R&B legend Patti LaBelle was rushed offstage by security guards and stage crew during her Christmas concert in Milwaukee on Saturday.
As security grabbed her arm, LaBelle, 78, yelled, “Hold up. Wait!” while dropping a bouquet of flowers on the stage.
The incident was caught on cell phone video after the venue reportedly received a bomb threat. No bomb was found by police.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, all concertgoers were evacuated safely and police were searching the Riverside Theater.
“The building was searched by K9 units. No explosive devices were discovered. There is no threat to the public at this time,” the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
The Riverside Theater is working with Patti LaBelle’s people to reschedule the concert.
Patti’s reps denied the bomb threat was a stunt to promote her upcoming album with rumored features from Mariah Carey, Ledisi, and Jazmine Sullivan.
My love goes out to you Patti Labelle. You tried to make it such a loving and joyful holiday and someone had to ruin it for you #pattilabelle #Milwaukee #riversidetheatre #threat pic.twitter.com/VBRqANgA3D
— Sunshine ? ? (@sunny_seokkie) December 11, 2022