Beyoncé Pauses Show After Prop Car Tilts in the Air


Beyoncé — and her fans — experienced a scare during her Saturday night concert in Houston, Texas.
While Beyoncé was singing her song “16 Carriages,” she was in a red prop car, held by cables, that hung above the audience. But the car malfunctioned, which caused it to lean over while she was stuck high in the air.
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AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R16ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R26ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeThe singer-actress paused the song to say “stop” repeatedly, calling for help to be brought down, which she was.
After the show, the Cowboy Carter singer posted a carousel of photos of her performance that night on her Instagram with the caption: “I love you, Houston.” The last photo is of her in the car that tilted in the sky. Many fans in the comments shared how worried they were for the singer.
The song “16 Carriages” is featured on her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter. The album won big at the Grammys earlier this year, with Beyoncé picking up trophies for album of the year as well as best country album. She is the most-awarded Grammy artist in history.
During her speech for winning best country album she said, “I’d like to thank all of the incredible country artists that accepted this album. We worked so hard on it. I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists, and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re passionate about, and to stay persistent.”
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1cekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2cekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeThe Cowboy Carter Tour kicked off in April and ends in July. Beyoncé’s second night in Houston is Sunday night, June 29.
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Unfortunately, Beyoncé's astonishing show was interrupted by a safety hazard: the prop car tilting precariously in mid-air. It offered an unexpected jolt to both performers and audience alike.

The sudden tilt of the prop car during Beyoncé's live performance caused a memorable pause that highlighted both her performers’ remarkable agility and fans unwavering support, turning an unexpected situation into another extraordinary moment in their show.

An impressive act of safety precaution by Beyoncé, who instantaneously suspended the show after a prop car tilted in mid-air during her performance—a testament to both artist integrity and commitment toward stagecraft security.

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A remarkable moment of safety precaution during the awe-inspiring Beyoncé concert as a tilted prop car prompted her to halt the show, ensuring every fan's wellbeing - demonstrating both artistry and commitment.

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