Outrage grows as Akon faces 'harassment' on stage during Bengaluru concert

Akon’s Bengaluru stop on his India Tour was meant to be a high-energy celebration of his greatest hits. Instead, a viral moment from the November 14 concert has left fans across the country outraged. A video circulating online shows front-row attendees pulling at the global star’s pants mid-performance, an act many have condemned as disrespectful and 'harassment.'

The Incident Caught on Camera

While performing his popular track Sexy Bitch, Akon stepped toward the barricades to greet fans in the VIP section. But instead of handshakes or cheers, some in the crowd were seen tugging at his pants, forcing him to adjust them repeatedly as he tried to continue singing. Though visibly uncomfortable, the singer maintained his composure and did not interrupt the show, a move widely praised by his supporters.

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Public Outrage and Online Backlash

Social media erupted soon after the clip went viral. Users slammed the behaviour, calling it shameful and unworthy of an international artist who was there to entertain. One user wrote, “This is sad, they were harassing him live on stage.” Another commented, “Akon will remember this for a while.”

Many pointed out that the incident overshadowed the entire event. A widely shared post read, “70% of the Akon concert in Bangalore was him screaming ‘yeah’ and ‘hell yeah’ and his pants getting pulled.” Others criticised the crowd’s lack of basic concert etiquette, saying it embarrassed both the city and its music culture.

India Tour Continues Despite Controversy

The Bengaluru show came between Akon’s Delhi performance on November 9 and his upcoming Mumbai concert on November 16. While the music thrilled fans, this unexpected controversy has taken centre stage for all the wrong reasons.