During his Tuesday night concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, R&B star Chris Brown experienced an unexpected technical issue that left him momentarily suspended mid-air. While performing his song “Under the Influence,” the wires that were supposed to glide him across the stage malfunctioned, halting his movement mid-song.
Despite the disruption, the Grammy-winning artist continued singing, and the audience initially remained unaware of the mishap. Brown signaled to the tour crew for assistance, and although visibly upset, he maintained his composure and kept performing.
The incident led to the cancellation of Brown’s scheduled meet-and-greet and a club appearance later that night. Fans, however, were supportive, flooding social media with messages of encouragement and understanding. Brown, though disappointed by the technical failure, reassured fans that he was safe and uninjured.
After a ladder was brought to the stage, Brown descended and resumed his performance, although he exchanged words with the crew member who had brought the ladder. At the end of the two-hour concert, Brown addressed the audience, expressing his frustration but also managing to joke about the situation.
The concert, part of Brown’s 11:11 tour which launched last week, featured the star performing in mid-air to a smaller stage in the center of the venue, where he showcased hits like “Take You Down” and “Wet the Bed.” His aerial performance included dancing and even singing upside down.
Tuesday night’s setlist included fan favorites such as “Go Crazy,” “No Guidance,” “Loyal,” “She Ain’t You,” “With You,” and his breakout 2005 single “Run It!” Opening acts Arya Starr and Maeta set the stage for Brown, who is set to perform two nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center before concluding his tour with shows at the Crypto.com Arena on August 6-7.
