Beyoncé’s Flying Car “Malfunction” Screams Over Houston Fans

Beyoncé’s flying car tilted in Houston, and fans were really scared.

Have you ever seen a car flying? Beyoncé has one, but one night it almost ended very badly. The fans saw her hanging high above them and were really scared. Even Beyoncé’s own mom was frightened!

A Scary Night at NRG Stadium

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour has many spectacular displays, including the flying car, giant screens, and special robot arms to make it all magical onstage. But there are also some dangers lurking in the background.

That happened on June 28, when Beyoncé was sitting on top of a red car that was soaring above NRG Stadium in Houston. While she was singing one of her songs called “16 Carriages,” the car suddenly tilted to one side.

Beyoncé was not worried. She grabbed her mic and shouted loudly

“Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.”

And so the music and show stopped. Everyone in the huge stadium fell silent while workers hurried to lower Beyoncé’s car to the ground.

When she landed safely, Beyoncé gave a small speech to the crowd, saying,

• “If I ever fall, I know y’all would catch me.”
• “Thank y’all for your patience.”
• Then she went on with her concert as if nothing had happened.

A Concerned Mom

No matter how successful you become, your mom is always likely to be a little concerned about everything that is happening in your life.

Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, has said that watching her daughter fly all over the place in her tour is very scary for moms who love their children.

has even said that she “prayed” through some of Beyoncé’s flying set pieces and joked that they made her “age 10 years.”

Ironically, fame and fortune can sometimes make things seem like magic to us, but to moms in the audience, it can often be like watching their children get hurt.

Other Disadvantages of Her Job

The flying car wasn’t the only “risky” prop in the show. The Cowboy Carter Tour makes use of many other large displays and machines onstage.

Huge robot arms have been used in other parts of the tour.

Swift costume changes can be tricky when a star forgets to bring one of her own costumes on stage.

Even Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, has had some quick onstage mishaps.

Large productions like this one always need hundreds of people working behind the scenes to control the equipment. Any little mistake in plugging something in or adjusting machinery can be very dangerous.

Why Is This Important?

This is a good example of how popular concerts are incredibly spectacular displays, but there is always a lot of risk involved. Wires and machines can fail, and a star always puts her life in the hands of her production team every night.

Beyoncé’s cool head in the moment was probably the main reason she was able to land the car without getting hurt. This shows the preparation and trust that go into putting together a show like Beyoncé’s.

Final Thoughts

Beyoncé’s fans always seem to enjoy seeing their queen onstage, and everything she does looks absolutely perfect, but this story reminds us of the other side of the coin.

The fans always get to see Beyoncé’s calm and collected side, but that night in Houston, she had to put those skills to the test during what could have been a scary mishap.

What do you think? Would you be frightened too if you were in a similar situation?