American pop-country star Post Malone (real name: Austin Richard Post) delivered a highly anticipated concert in Guwahati, Assam, on December 8. While the performance itself generated enthusiasm, the event was marked by both positive gestures and concerning safety issues.
🌟 High Points
- Tribute to Zubeen Garg: Post Malone won over the local crowd with a heartfelt tribute to the late Assamese cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, who passed away earlier in the year.The singer introduced himself and paid respect, saying: “To be in the home of the great legendary Zubeen tonight, ladies and gentlemen. I just hope everyone’s having an amazing day and an amazing night. My name is Austin Richard Post, and I’ve come to play some street songs.”
- Unfazed by a Fall: During his performance of the hit song “Sunflower,” Post Malone had an “oops moment” when he suffered a fall off the stage. While making his way down the steps to greet the audience, the barefeet singer slipped, sliding down the steps on his back. Despite the tumble, he quickly got back up, remained unfazed, and continued greeting his fans, demonstrating professionalism.
⚠️ Safety Concerns for Women
A major controversy arose from safety issues faced by female attendees:
- Harassment Claim: A foreign tourist who attended the concert, identified as Emma, shared a video and claimed that both she and her friend were harassed and touched without consent “within minutes of entering the packed area.”
- The Wider Issue: She emphasized that this was “not ‘normal crowd pushing'” but part of a “wider issue of violence against women and the way harassment is minimised in public spaces.” She lamented that the incident prevented them from enjoying the concert, as they were forced to choose between the music and “guarding their bodies.”
- Local Support: However, Emma clarified that the incident was not a reflection on the city as a whole, noting that some men did step in to defend them and provide safety after the incident.
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