Key takeaways:
- Bebe Rexha was injured after a cellphone was thrown at her during a concert in New York City.
- The New York Police Department confirmed that 27-year-old Nicolas Malvagna of New Jersey was arrested and charged with assault in connection with the incident.
- The incident has sparked a conversation about concert safety, with many people calling for increased security measures to protect performers.
Pop star Bebe Rexha was injured during a concert in New York City on Sunday night after a cellphone was thrown at her from the audience.
The New York Police Department confirmed that 27-year-old Nicolas Malvagna of New Jersey was arrested and charged with assault in connection with the incident. Video of the incident shows Rexha bringing her hands to her face in shock, then dropping to her knees as crew members rush onto the stage behind her.
Rexha was taken by EMS to an area hospital in stable condition, police said. She later posted two pictures on Instagram showing an apparent black eye and a laceration near her eyebrow.
In a video posted to TikTok on June 19, Rexha said she was “shaken up” by the incident but was feeling better. She thanked her fans for their support and said she was looking forward to her next show.
“I’m so thankful that I’m okay and that nothing worse happened,” she said. “I’m so thankful for all of you and your love and support.”
The incident has sparked a conversation about concert safety, with many people calling for increased security measures to protect performers.
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