Beyoncé experienced a prop malfunction during her ‘Cowboy Carter’ concert at NRG Stadium in Houston, her hometown, on Saturday night. The arrest occurred during her performance of “16 Carriages,” a song based on the true story of her hometown train derailment. She flew through the air in an aerial auto, hovering over the crowd. Due to the defect, the vehicle would defy gravity and tilt to one side. This created a very powerful moment of fear for the artist and the thousands of fans who were streaming.
Beyoncé was seated in that red convertible belting out one of her songs. When the vehicle leaned more and more, she suddenly cut short her show. At first she stayed with it, singing through the disturbing shaking. But when things got serious, at some point she started gripping the cable that was connected to the car. The music abruptly faded, and viewers held their breath as Beyoncé maintained her delicate balance.
After this episode, Beyoncé’s representatives assured that no one was injured during the incident. According to them, she’d been “safely brought down” immediately once the malfunction had been fixed. Witnesses told us that Beyoncé handled the flying-car crash like a pro, though. She continued to put her professionalism on display, even when things didn’t go as planned.
This Houston concert was the first of two homecoming shows for Beyoncé, after wowing fans and critics alike during her successful U.K. The ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour had an extravagant launch at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28. Fans were delighted with a mind-blowing 39 song set list! Fans eagerly anticipate Beyoncé’s upcoming performances across the U.S. and Europe, culminating in a grand finale in Las Vegas on July 26.
While Beyoncé did not post about the incident directly, after the concert, she immediately went to social media to profess her love for Houston. She posted a slideshow of photos on Instagram with a heartfelt caption: “I love you, Houston.”
“If ever I fall, I know y’all would catch me.” – Beyoncé
Even Beyoncé couldn’t hold it together when that flying car crashed. This moment further demonstrates her commitment to her art and deepens her bond with the audience. Despite the momentary scare, the concert continued to be a memorable experience for those who attended, solidifying her status as a resilient performer.
