There are gestures and expressions that are unforgettable. Such was the case with Billie Eilish during her concert at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona on December 13, 2024, as part of her ongoing tour.
The singer was struck in the face by a necklace thrown from the audience while performing her song What Was I Made For? Eilish took a deep breath for five seconds and kept singing, though not without biting her tongue to avoid saying what was clearly on her mind.
Despite the impact, she maintained her composure, continued her performance, picked up the necklace, and threw it aside with evident displeasure. The “brilliant” idea of whoever threw the friendship bracelet or necklace to share something with their favorite artist clearly backfired.
A Trend That’s Turned Dangerous
This incident is just one in a string of similar events where artists have been hit by objects thrown from the audience—a dangerous trend that has gone viral in recent years.
For instance, in 2023, singer Bebe Rexha was hit in the face by a cellphone during a concert in New York. Other artists, like Harry Styles and Drake, have also been targeted by projectiles at their shows. Rosalía, taking a more proactive approach, wisely asked fans to throw objects away from her.
Fans in the Arizona crowd reacted with shock, and some expressed disapproval with boos. So far, Eilish hasn’t made a public statement about this specific incident. However, she has spoken out in the past, addressing the balance between fan enthusiasm and concert safety.
«I’ve been getting hit onstage with things for like, literally, six years, I don’t know why this is like new,» she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. «It’s absolutely infuriating when you’re up there. I have mixed feelings about it, because when you’re up there it blows. But you know it’s out of love and they’re just trying to give you something. You’re in a vulnerable position. People just get excited and it can be dangerous,» she added.
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