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Viral Video Shows Fan Groping Halsey Onstage as Security Intervenes

The footage is fueling calls for tighter venue security from fans and concert observers.

Overview

  • Video from the Back to Badlands tour shows a hand reaching under Halsey’s skirt during “Is There Somewhere” before a security guard swats it away.
  • Halsey continues performing without acknowledging the incident and has not publicly commented, according to multiple outlets.
  • Most reports place the episode at a Washington, D.C., show, though a tabloid account cites Minneapolis, leaving the exact location disputed.
  • The clip has been viewed millions of times on social platforms, with many fans urging lifetime bans for offenders and stronger crowd-control measures.
  • Coverage situates the moment within a broader rise in unsafe fan behavior at concerts and notes Halsey’s recent ER visit after a Boston show for a minor medical issue she said she recovered from.