Last weekend, both Zach Bryan and Wiz Khalifa were confronted by rowdy fans at their respective shows mid-set, once again drawing attention to a disturbing trend in live music: throwing objects at performers on stage.
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Country superstar Bryan had to stop his show at the Tacoma Dome in Washington after an object was thrown on stage, hitting one of his guests on stage.
In a video posted on Country CentralBryan picked up the object before turning to the crowd and asking, “Who threw that? Who was he? Does anyone know?' When no one confessed, he issued a stern warning, saying: “Don't fly at concerts, eh? And if you know who threw it, you need to get them out of here if we ever find out who did it.''
Across the pond at Club 808 in Pattaya, Thailand, Wiz Khalifa faced a similar disturbance during an afterparty for Rolling Loud Thailand after he stopped his set when a fan threw stacks of money on stage.
The rapper, who performed No. 1 Billboard hit “Black and Yellow,” paused to address the behavior in a video circulating on social media: “Stop throwing money on stage. I'm not a stripper, dog. Stop throwing money on stage.” If and the fan quickly apologized, Khalifa doubled down, saying, “I already told you once. I'm not a dancer. If you don't know, I'm Wiz Khalifa.”
Both Khalifa and Bryan have continued to perform after dealing with the riots, but it again highlights a worrying trend that has seen artists increasingly deal with disruptive behavior from fans. Drake recently had a fan throw a vape on his stage, Pink was shocked when someone threw their mother's ashes at her, and Bebe Rexha was injured after a fan threw a phone in her face during a performance.
Despite the upset, pitcher Zach Bryan continues to have a breakout year. She is among the top finalists for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, along with Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter. The awards show, hosted by Michelle Buteau and presented by Marriott Bonvoy, will air on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox and Fire TV channels.
It will also be available on demand on Paramount+, with performances running on Billboard.com and Billboard's social media platforms.
