Controversy Surrounding Morgan Wallen: Concert Altercations and Cancelations
Morgan Wallen's recent behavior at his concert in Pittsburgh has raised eyebrows as he ripped a security guard's phone out of her hand and threw it across the stage. The incident was captured on video by a concert-goer, showing Wallen's displeasure at being recorded during his performance. Despite the guard holding up her hands backwards, Wallen took the phone and tossed it dramatically.
Following the incident, a TikTok user shared a video of the altercation, where a fan had given their phone to the guard to pass to Wallen, who then threw it. Wallen's representative was contacted for a response but did not immediately provide one. The country singer later canceled his show in Pittsburgh the next night, citing weather concerns rather than addressing the rumors surrounding his behavior.
In a video posted on his Instagram Stories, Wallen explained the cancelation was due to strong winds in the area that posed a safety risk with the large stage setup. He emphasized that the decision was made in consultation with local officials and trusted his team's judgment. Wallen also addressed the rumors circulating about him, stating that there was misinformation being spread and he wanted to set the record straight.
This incident comes on the heels of Wallen's on-stage meltdown in Denver, where technical difficulties with his piano led to him finishing a song a cappella and then aggressively pushing and breaking the instrument. Despite the mishap, Wallen made light of the situation in a TikTok video the following day, showcasing a new piano and joking about the previous night's incident.