Overview
- The incident occurred Nov. 4 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., during Halsey’s performance of “Is There Somewhere.”
- Venue footage shows a front-row attendee sliding a hand under Halsey’s leather skirt before a barricade guard pushed it away.
- Halsey continued the song and appeared unaware in the moment, according to videos shared on social platforms.
- The individual seen groping the singer has not been publicly identified, and outlets have not reported an arrest or venue ban.
- Fans on TikTok and X condemned the behavior and urged stricter barricade protocols as the tour proceeded to Minneapolis and Chicago; Halsey has not issued a public statement, with some coverage noting possible indirect allusions in later posts.