Overview

• The moment was captured on fan video during an aerial segment with cables and LED lights at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center on August 18.
• Perry visibly jolted while suspended above the crowd and then continued her set without interruption.
• No official statement has confirmed whether it was an electric shock or another cause, with outlets describing the incident as alleged.
• The Lifetimes Tour has logged earlier mishaps, including a butterfly‑rig malfunction in San Francisco, an aerial scare in Adelaide, and a fan fainting in Detroit.
• Upcoming dates remain on the schedule as public concern grows and calls mount to review live‑production safety protocols.