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Beyoncé Fans Protest Inappropriate Behavior at Boston Concert

Beyoncé Fans Protest Inappropriate Behavior at Concert: «That Was a Little Too Much»

Social media erupts over a crew member's alleged mishandling of the artist on stage

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The events at Beyoncé’s recent concert have reignited a debate on social media regarding consent and respect for women’s bodies. It all started when a video went viral showing Queen B stepping down from the platform she typically performs on, after the tank allegedly malfunctioned during her Boston concert.

Up to three security team members quickly approached to support the singer as she descended from the platform, but one of them made a noticeable gesture. It was the crew member on the right, wearing a uniform clearly indicating he was part of the artist’s team. As he helped Beyonce descend from the tank, his hand moved from her back to her backside.

Was this an intentional and inappropriate action, or an unintentional gesture aimed at preventing the artist from falling? Seconds later, the same worker was seen holding Beyoncé’s hand as he led her offstage.

A Heated Social Media Debate

As usual, everyone on social media seems to have an opinion on the matter. Some users criticized the behavior as reprehensible and deserving of reprimand, while others leaned towards the idea that it was an involuntary gesture, driven by the tension of the moment, and intended solely to assist the diva.

On the other hand, we must note that Beyoncé is a fully conscious and consistent artist when it comes to attitudes related to abuse and inappropriate behavior. In fact, various media outlets reported last year that the artist conducted investigations into each and every collaborator on her latest album, Renaissance (2023), searching for even the slightest accusation (no matter how minor, it’s always significant) related to sexual harassment and other objectionable behaviors in professional and personal settings.

In fact, Queen Bey recently omitted Lizzo’s name during her performance of «Break My Soul» in Boston last Tuesday, a gesture that many interpreted as a response to allegations of a toxic work environment from some of her former employees. However, Beyoncé once again included Lizzo’s name in her concert in Washington D.C. this past Saturday.