Overview
- A viral clip shows Mario stopping mid-song and telling a cameraman to get off the stage using an expletive and a racial slur.
- In an Instagram Story, he called the moment a miscommunication and said he was unaware anyone had been cleared to film his set.
- He said the close camera movement distracted him and that he nearly tripped over a speaker while trying to avoid the videographer.
- He apologized directly to the cameraman, identified as Ryan Hudgins, and invited him to shoot future tour dates through proper channels.
- Attendees said he quickly resumed the show to applause, as online reaction ranged from support for stage safety to criticism of his tone.