Here’s why millions of people are talking about Billie Eilish’s response to being hit in the face with a bracelet

On December 18, 2024By Littum

Billie Eilish is often praised for her openness and authentically be yourself.

Person with long wavy hair wearing a formal collared shirt standing in front of a floral background — David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images

So it’s no surprise she treats her fans as good friends, and see each other often close interaction with them.

Person in casual attire with bandana, holding a microphone, surrounded by enthusiastic fans taking photos and holding items for autographs — June Sato/WireImage

But a fan’s actions at Billie’s recent performance in Glendale, Arizona are now sparking a viral conversation on TikTok. Let’s get into what happened in case you missed it.

Comment by Vee Sheppard: "People like that don't deserve to sit in the front to see her." Number of reactions: 7,887 likes

As Billie sat on stage, they sang the opening lyrics to “What Was I Made For?” -one bracelets flew through the airand slaps her in the face.

A comment from Christina reads: "During THIS song. wow just proves how real this song is" with 28.1K likes

After her immediate reaction to being startled by being unexpectedly slapped in the face, she calmly just kept singing.

Comment that says: "She is better than me. I would have stopped singing the song and left the stage" with 2,905 likes

It’s hard to tell if the bracelet hurt her because she remained completely focused on the song and completely composed.

Comment that says, "She literally wipes away the tears, the SNAP, it hit her right in the eye," with a crying emoji by user Zayn

And in the most shameless way she took the bracelet and threw it back into the crowd.

Comment that says, "her answer is everything" with 39.2K likes and a thumbs down option

That was most casual but graceful cast I have ever seen.

Comment expressing admiration for someone throwing something away, shown with a teary emoji. 19.5K likes and the opportunity to reply

Anyway, several people who were at the concert recorded the moment and it has been circulating the app like wildfire. A single search on “Billie Eilish Bracelet” will populate over 20 million collective views with very angry commenters.

Comment on posts on social media: "People like that don't deserve to sit in the front to see her." It has 7,887 likes and one heart reaction

People say it was ironic that this happened during this very song that was featured Barbie. Billie has said that the song is about wants the world to change and things to change around her.

Comment: "Turns out I'm not real, just something you paid for." Broken emoji. "People like that don't deserve her." 10.6K likes

And despite the fact that many people recognized that this was probably a unfortunate accident from an excited fan…

Comment about a video where someone threw a bracelet. The author reflects on the emotional impact on the person who threw it

It has also opened up conversations about concert etiquette.

Commentary discuss respect for artists on stage and note that a song perfectly fits the idea of "just something you paid for."

It is not uncommon for people to throw random trinkets at musicians during their performances. In fact last year, Today compiled this list of celebs who have been hit by flying objects thrown into the air by fans.

Comment expressing disapproval of throwing objects at artists during concerts, emphasizing the artists' efforts and supporting their right to stop shows

This moment is seen as the perfect opportunity to address why it is not okay to throw objects at public figures.

Commentary advocating against throwing items at concerts and suggesting they wait for workers to collect them after the event

Because throwing objects at nakedespecially with someone you admire is JUST WRONG.

Comment from Madi: Advocating against throwing things at people, saying it's unacceptable

Of course, people thought Billie assumed it was an excited fan who felt bad afterwards, but that doesn’t excuse the throw in any way.

Social media comments discussing an incident involving throwing an object near Billy. Users express mixed feelings about the event

So what are your thoughts on this – and on concert etiquette in general? What types of behavior have you seen that are inappropriate and need to stop? Tell us in the comments!