What was supposed to be another dazzling moment in Beyoncé’s high-production Cowboy Carter tour took a sudden, frightening turn during her Houston performance on Saturday, June 28.
The scene at NRG Stadium quickly shifted from spectacle to suspense when a prop malfunction put the global superstar in an unexpected situation—mid-air.
The Flying Car Mishap
During her performance of 16 Carriages, Beyoncé was riding a suspended red convertible—an eye-catching prop meant to hover above the audience.
But partway through the segment, things went awry.
The vehicle unexpectedly tilted at a sharp angle, causing the 43-year-old singer to slide in her seat.
Without missing a beat, Beyoncé urgently called out “Stop, stop, stop!” into her mic, and the music immediately stopped.
The moment, caught on camera by fans, was met with audible gasps and cries of concern from the crowd.
Beyoncé Stays Calm Under Pressure
Despite the scary situation, Beyoncé remained remarkably composed.
She held onto the car’s cables and even managed to smile and wave to the audience as the team worked to fix the issue.
The car was eventually lowered safely back to the stage, and she briefly stepped away before returning to finish her performance like a pro.
Once she was back on solid ground, Beyoncé thanked the crowd warmly, saying, “I wanna thank y’all for loving me.
If I ever fall, I know y’all will catch me.” That message instantly struck a chord with fans, many of whom took to social media to share their relief and admiration.
One fan tweeted, “Omg she scared me.
So glad she’s safe and nothing happened!! SOMEBODY GETTING FIRREDDDD.”
Not the First Tour Glitch
This isn’t the first time the Cowboy Carter tour has run into technical hiccups.
Back in May during her Los Angeles stop, a robotic arm on stage malfunctioned and accidentally spilled a drink meant for Beyoncé.
Earlier in London, she had a wardrobe mishap when her fringed chaps unexpectedly fell off.
But true to her reputation, she handled both moments with poise—and even a little humour.
A Groundbreaking Tour with a Few Bumps
The Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour has been an ambitious production from the start, with 32 stadium shows across the US and Europe.
Kicking off in Inglewood, California this April, the tour has been praised for its mix of country-western flair and futuristic stage elements.
With just a few stops left before it wraps in Paradise, Nevada in July, fans are continuing to show up in droves to witness the spectacle—hiccups and all.
Beyoncé Proves Why She’s a Legend
Whether it’s handling a flying car malfunction or dealing with wardrobe issues mid-song, Beyoncé has shown that nothing can shake her professionalism.
The way she turned a dangerous moment into a heartfelt interaction with her fans only solidifies why she’s still one of the most respected performers in the world.