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Iconic Pop Star Nearly Plummets During Sky-High Grand Entrance at Houston Show
Iconic Pop Star Nearly Plummets During Sky-High Grand Entrance at Houston Show originally appeared on Parade.
Houston concertgoers witnessed a heart-stopping moment when elaborate stage production took an unexpected turn. The Grammy-winning superstar's signature "flying car" prop malfunctioned during a performance of '16 Carriages', sending a ripple of fear through the NRG Stadium crowd before crew members safely brought her back to the stage.
The dramatic incident unfolded as Beyoncé was suspended high above the audience in the elaborate prop, designed to glide her across the arena. The mechanism appeared to falter, causing the "car" to tip precariously, threatening to plunge the singer into the crowd below.
Quick-thinking stage crew immediately intervened, working to stabilize the platform and lower it to the ground. Once safely on solid ground, Beyoncé disembarked and walked back to resume her show, with fans remarking on her composure.
Fans quickly took to Reddit, sharing their shock and concern. One wrote, "You'd never get me in that thing again." The proximity of the prop to the audience also sparked worry among commenters. "Is that above the crowd? It could have hurt more people than just her if that's the case," another fan observed, highlighting the potential danger.
The incident rang true with others who had been to the star's Cowboy Carter concert in a different venue. "I saw her in Chicago and when the car came out I legit turned to my friend and said 'You'd never get me on that in a million years,'' a fan shared, emphasizing a common apprehension about such high-flying stunts.
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The near-disaster sparked a broader conversation about the safety of concert props. "This is my biggest worry when I see artists have these types of props at their show," a fan commented. "It's obv so cool but malfunctions happen and this one seems like a scary one. It was literally tipping over."
Despite the malfunction, Beyoncé's quick recovery and the swift action of her crew ensured a safe outcome, allowing the show to continue and reaffirming her reputation as an unflappable performer.
Iconic Pop Star Nearly Plummets During Sky-High Grand Entrance at Houston Show first appeared on Parade on Jun 29, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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