The most controversial music artist is back in the headlines. Cardi B is the latest victim of having things thrown at her during a concert. This trend has recently been seen at concerts of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Ava Max, Lil Nas X, Drake, and others.
However, netizens are praising Cardi B for taking action against the audience member. Recent events of people throwing things at performers have angered a lot of musicians and netizens as well. However, this is the first time someone took action against it. So let’s take a look.
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What Happened At Cardi B’s Concert?
While performing at a concert in Las Vegas, the ‘WAP’ singer had a drink thrown at her. Cardi B was performing her chart-topper ‘Bodak Yellow’ when an audience member threw her drink at the singer. However, this did not catch the ‘Up‘ singer off guard. Without missing a beat, she threw her microphone at the audience member. The video became viral on social media with millions of fans reacting to it.
In the video, we can see Cardi B in a neon orange dress singing on the stage. When suddenly someone from the audience splashes a drink at her. Without hesitating the singer throws her microphone back at the audience member. And guards rush to escort the person out of the concert.
Cardi B throws microphone at audience member who threw a drink at her. pic.twitter.com/alLgHMFshb
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 30, 2023
This is not the first time though. Cardi B also acted out the night before this incident. She was performing at Drai’s Beach Club and appeared visibly annoyed by the DJ cutting her off prematurely. At the end of the set, she shouted her name and threw the microphone at the DJ before walking off the stage.
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How Are Netizens Reacting?
As the video went viral on Twitter, millions of netizens reacted to the video. One user wrote, “She did what needed to be done! people need to stop throwing stuff at performers!” Many people agreed with her that it indeed needed to be done as this trend has gone out of hand.
While others talked about how remarkable Cardi B’s aim was. One user posted another video from another angle that showed that the singer did not miss the audience member. One user wrote, “Bang on target.” Check out the reactions below:
she did what needed to be done ! people need to stop throwing stuff at performers !
— ٍ (@crdisdior) July 30, 2023
another angle , she hit her spot on 😭 pic.twitter.com/caLckHTbIQ
— ٍ (@crdisdior) July 30, 2023
Bang on target 😅
— the viiibe (@the_viiibe_v2) July 30, 2023
this trend of attending female artists sets just to attack them is disgusting and i hope everyone participating gets that energy BACK
— ☾ B.A.P 𖤓 (@celestifairy) July 30, 2023
maybe now these people will stop throwing things at artists
— blondie (@bIondier) July 30, 2023
Exactly it’s about time a performer retaliated to this “trend”
— C (@VioletHazeDC) July 30, 2023
Cardi don’t play. She fighting back no matter what
— Tαყ (@bxbygIow) July 30, 2023
Cardi don’t play. She fighting back no matter what
— Tαყ (@bxbygIow) July 30, 2023
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