Death Grips Abandon Show After Crowd Throws Objects, Ending in Chaos
The experimental hip-hop group Death Grips found themselves at the receiving end of unruly behavior from their audience during a recent show in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Frustrated by the continuous barrage of objects being thrown at them, the band made the difficult decision to cut their performance short.
According to reports from NME, fans repeatedly hurled objects at the band throughout their set. Lead vocalist MC Ride left the stage multiple times in response to the unruly behavior but returned in an attempt to salvage the show. However, after being struck by a glow stick on the chest, he reached his breaking point and decided to end the performance altogether. This took place when the band was just four songs away from completing their planned setlist.
A witness who attended the concert shared their experience on Reddit, stating, Someone threw a phone at them and Ride threw the mic on the ground and walked off and back. Someone threw a glowstick that hit him in the chest and he walked off, back and waiting for more. Another glowstick was thrown and they left. Fair is fair. The incident was also captured on fan-shot footage, shedding light on the chaos that unfolded.
This unfortunate incident adds to a growing trend of disruptive audience behavior at concerts. Several artists have recently voiced their concerns and frustration over such incidents. Bebe Rexha, for instance, suffered a serious injury when a fan threw a phone at her onstage, resulting in her needing stitches. Cardi B also retaliated at a disruptive fan by throwing her microphone, while Adele warned that she would take drastic actions against anyone who tried a similar feat during her Las Vegas residency.
For Death Grips, their recent tour marked their return to live performances after a hiatus of over four years. Their last album, Year of the Snitch, was released in 2018, and fans were eagerly anticipating their shows. It is disheartening that the reckless actions of a few have disrupted their highly anticipated performance.
It remains to be seen how this incident will impact the band’s future live appearances. Hopefully, the actions of these misguided individuals will not deter Death Grips from continuing to share their unique and captivating music with their fans.
In conclusion, Death Grips’ concert in Fayetteville, Arkansas was abruptly cut short due to a succession of thrown objects from the audience. This unfortunate incident highlights the need for concertgoers to respect the performers and fellow attendees, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
