In a recent incident that has caught the attention of social media, rapper Cardi B was seen retaliating after an audience threw a drink at her while she was performing onstage. A video of the incident began circulating on Saturday, showing the surprise on Cardi B's face as the liquid was flung at her. In response, she hurled her microphone back at the person while shouting at them.
The video was retweeted on Cardi B's account following the incident. While it's not uncommon for artists to face objects thrown at them during performances, most have chosen to walk off stage to take a moment rather than striking back at the audience.
In the past, musicians such as Kelly Clarkson have spoken about the trauma caused by such encounters. She said, “When your eyes are closed and you’re singing and you’re vulnerable in this space and someone just kind of attacks you like that really was not a good experience for me,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Earlier this month, Bebe Rexha suffered an unfortunate incident when a cell phone was thrown at her during one of her concerts, causing her harm. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini also faced a distressing situation when a fan flung a bracelet at her, hitting her in the eye. Similarly, during the opening night of his "It’s All a Blur Tour," Drake had a phone thrown at his arm, adding to the growing list of such incidents.
In another concerning episode, Lil Nas X endured a headline show where sex toys were thrown at him, posing a threat to his safety and disrupting the performance atmosphere.
In June, Ava Max had a distressing experience when a concert attendee rushed onto the stage and hit her in the eye. The same month, Pink was taken aback when a fan reportedly placed their mother's ashes in front of her during one of her live shows, crossing personal boundaries.
