Just a week after Wallen knocked over his piano due to a technical issue, he was back in the spotlight after a surprise incident with security during his final concert.
The country music star caused a stir after multiple videos surfaced online of the "Whiskey Glasses" singer grabbing a security guard's phone and throwing it into the crowd during his performance in Pittsburgh on Friday night. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans debating whether Wallen was annoyed by the device itself or the fact that the paid security guard was filming the incident as a fan.
However, according to one report from Country Hub, the security guard may have been asked by a nearby fan to take a better shot on his phone.
In any case, the video shows the singer performing "Thinkin' Bout Me" approaching the camera mid-song and waving at it. Just five seconds later, he returns to the same camera and snatches it from a security guard at Acrisure Stadium.
Fans who purchased tickets for the second night in Pittsburgh were unable to record the performance, as the country singer canceled the concert due to inclement weather. However, as many fans reported online, "the sun was shining.".
«"That was all the information I had at the time, and I trusted my team," Wallen explained. "I understand the wind and everything hadn't reached Pittsburgh yet. But the truth is, I have a large stage that, in these conditions, could be deadly for a lot of people around it. So I did the best I could with the information I had at the time.".
Wallen's actions are the latest in a string of emotional outbursts during his "Still the Problem" tour.
Following his performance in Denver, Colorado, on May 29, Wallen faced criticism for his reaction to faulty equipment. During his performance of "Sand In My Boots," the singer flipped over a piano due to technical difficulties.
He later commented sarcastically on TikTok, writing, "Can't you see how upset I am about my piano?"«
«"Hey, I just want you to know that this piano works now," he said. "That's what I was told last night.".
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