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Ne-Yo Shoves Stage Crasher at Japan Concert, Posts Stern Warning

He later defended the move on Instagram as protection of his stage.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Sept. 27 at Glion Arena Kobe in Kobe, Japan while he performed "Because of You."
  • Video of the confrontation circulated widely after Ne-Yo reposted the clip to his Instagram.
  • Footage shows the man walking onto the stage and dancing before Ne-Yo grabbed him and pushed him off as security moved in.
  • Ne-Yo wrote that this is what fans should not do and warned he would not tolerate anyone disrespecting his stage.
  • He added that he might have allowed a respectful approach, and he has announced no changes to his tour or security team.