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Beyoncé had Houston holding its breath this past Saturday night when her iconic red flying “Cadillac” prop took a terrifying tilt mid-performance.
It all went down at NRG Stadium on June 28 during her emotional ballad “16 Carriages.” Just as Queen Bey was soaring above the crowd, the platform unexpectedly leaned forward, throwing the whole stadium into a moment of collective panic.
In true Beyoncé fashion, she kept it cool. Mic in hand, she calmly said, “Stop. Stop. Stop…” as she gripped a safety cable and waited for the crew to regain control. Fans captured the tense moment on video, showing the Cadillac swaying before the stagehands stepped in to stabilize and lower her safely.
Once back on solid ground, she didn’t miss a beat. Looking out at the crowd with gratitude, she told them, “If ever I fall, I know y’all will catch me.”
Parkwood Entertainment later issued a statement confirming there were no injuries, calling it a “technical mishap.” But even in a moment of chaos, Beyoncé turned the glitch into a moment of grace.
Then, like only she can, Bey flipped the incident into a whole vibe. On Monday, she posted an Instagram reel captioned “Sittin’ Sidewayz,” soundtracked by Paul Wall & Big Pokey—two Houston legends. A sly nod to both her hometown and the prop’s sudden lean. She also showed love to H-Town in a follow-up post, rocking a classic “Houston” tee.
Malfunction or not, Beyoncé reminded everyone why she’s still the hardest-working woman in music. Unshaken, unbothered, and forever in command.
