During a recent performance on Post Malone’s highly anticipated The Big Ass Stadium Tour, the artist experienced an unexpected incident when he took a tumble off the stage. However, what was remarkable is that he managed to continue his performance seamlessly, showcasing his professional resilience and commitment to entertaining his fans.
The incident unfolded while Malone was performing his hit song “Pour Me a Drink” at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, June 29. In footage shared on social media by enthusiastic fans, the singer knelt down to engage with a front-row fan who was joyfully toasting him with a plastic cup. Unfortunately, a section of the stage gave way beneath him, causing him to fall out of sight while still smiling and clutching his own drink, creating a moment of surprise and concern among the audience.
Remarkably, despite the sudden fall, the Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Austin Post, appeared unfazed by the mishap. He quickly regained his composure and returned to the stage almost instantly, continuing to sing and raising his cup to complete the toast, which earned him a wave of cheers and applause from the crowd, demonstrating his enduring connection with fans.
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A fan who witnessed the incident shared the viral clip on TikTok, captioning it, “I am SO sorry Austin. I love you! Such an amazing show,” highlighting her involvement in the unforgettable moment. Onscreen captions humorously read, “I didn’t mean to almost break your back,” cleverly referencing a line from Malone’s song that states, “I’ve been breakin’ my back.” This interaction between the artist and his fans perfectly encapsulates the casual yet deep connection he has with his audience.
The swift recovery of Malone from this recent mishap evoked memories of a more serious incident he experienced in September 2022, when he fell through a trapdoor during a live performance in St. Louis, resulting in bruised ribs. That unfortunate event necessitated a hospital visit and led him to promise his fans that he would return to the city for a longer makeup show, demonstrating his dedication to his fanbase and willingness to go the extra mile for them.
Currently, Post Malone is actively touring across North America as part of his promotional efforts for the album F-1 Trillion. The recent Arizona show was one of the highlights of his summer tour, which continues with several more stadium and arena dates before he embarks on a journey to Europe and Asia in August. His determination to perform despite challenges showcases his commitment to his craft and his fans.
“Pour Me a Drink,” the track that coincided with the mishap, is a country-pop crossover duet featuring Blake Shelton. The song made its debut during the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards and quickly ascended to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as of October 12. According to data from Luminate, the collaboration gained a 5% increase, reaching 27.9 million audience impressions between September 27 and October 3, solidifying its popularity.
The track, co-written by Post Malone, marks his second Country Airplay No. 1, following the success of “I Had Some Help,” which features Morgan Wallen and dominated the charts for four weeks starting in June.
Both of these successful tracks are featured on Malone’s debut album in the country genre, F-1 Trillion, which made a significant impact by debuting at No. 1 on the August 31-dated Top Country Albums chart as well as the all-genre Billboard 200, with an impressive 250,000 equivalent album units sold in the United States. Over the first six weeks of release, the album accumulated a remarkable total of 1.1 million units, showcasing Malone’s growing influence in the music industry.
