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Viral Video Appears to Show Fan Groping Halsey at D.C. Concert

Outrage online is pressuring venues to bolster protections for performers.

Overview

  • Footage from Halsey’s performance of “Is There Somewhere” in Washington, D.C., shows a hand from the crowd reaching under her skirt before a security guard swats it away.
  • Halsey continued the song without addressing the incident onstage, and no public statement from her was reported in the coverage.
  • An attendee quoted in reports says they grabbed the concertgoer’s hand after security delivered warning taps.
  • Fans on social platforms condemned the behavior and urged venues and promoters to strengthen security and enforce clear boundaries.
  • Outlets note the episode as part of a broader pattern of unsafe fan conduct at concerts, with tour context including Halsey’s separate, earlier report of a minor medical emergency after a Boston show.