Music Stars Blamed for Concert Riots

Mrs. Carter World Tour concertgoers are suing Beyoncé.

Music Stars Blamed for Concert Riots - A tearful Beyoncé just wrapped up her 132 and final offering of her sold out Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. But while she may think the tour is behind her, two concertgoers haven't gotten over being trampled. Raquel Castellanos and Gabriella Davidson, who attend the show in Chicago in December 2013 are blaming Queen Bey, naming her in a lawsuit alongside the venue, United Center, and tour promoter Live Nation, after they suffered broken bones from being trampled by mobbing fans while they were waiting to enter. The suit is for an un-disclosed amount, and could get ugly, but this certainly isn't the first time a music star was blamed for the fandemonium that occurs at their shows. Read on. —Dominique Zonyeé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Femke Boermans/GoldenEye)

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Music Stars Blamed for Concert Riots - A tearful Beyoncé just wrapped up her 132 and final offering of her sold out Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. But while she may think the tour is behind her, two concertgoers haven't gotten over being trampled. Raquel Castellanos and Gabriella Davidson, who attend the show in Chicago in December 2013 are blaming Queen Bey, naming her in a lawsuit alongside the venue, United Center, and tour promoter Live Nation, after they suffered broken bones from being trampled by mobbing fans while they were waiting to enter. The suit is for an un-disclosed amount, and could get ugly, but this certainly isn't the first time a music star was blamed for the fandemonium that occurs at their shows. Read on. —Dominique Zonyeé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Femke Boermans/GoldenEye)

Tyler, the Creator - Tyler, the Creator was arrested in Austin, Texas in March for allegedly inciting a riot at his 2014 SXSW concert, which left two dead and 23 injured. Police said the Odd Future frontman "encouraged behavior causing an immediate danger and injury to persons." He also allegedly influenced the crowd to push through gates, which inspired a "push, push, push!" chant. A week after his arrest and he was released on a $25,000 bond, and he released a statement saying the word "riot" was an "unfortunate and inaccurate description of what occurred."(Photo: EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL /LANDOV)

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Tyler, the Creator - Tyler, the Creator was arrested in Austin, Texas in March for allegedly inciting a riot at his 2014 SXSW concert, which left two dead and 23 injured. Police said the Odd Future frontman "encouraged behavior causing an immediate danger and injury to persons." He also allegedly influenced the crowd to push through gates, which inspired a "push, push, push!" chant. A week after his arrest and he was released on a $25,000 bond, and he released a statement saying the word "riot" was an "unfortunate and inaccurate description of what occurred."(Photo: EPA/STEVE C. MITCHELL /LANDOV)

Juicy J - A Juicy J concert got a little too “ratchet” before the Memphis rapper even hit the stage after a police officer who was working security was attacked, hit with a bottle, and beat up. Back up wasn’t far behind as more than 10 cop cars arrived shortly after the attack, eventually cancelling the show. Juicy J was appropriately upset; he posted a video of the drama on his Instagram account asking fans what happened because he came to party. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Juicy J - A Juicy J concert got a little too “ratchet” before the Memphis rapper even hit the stage after a police officer who was working security was attacked, hit with a bottle, and beat up. Back up wasn’t far behind as more than 10 cop cars arrived shortly after the attack, eventually cancelling the show. Juicy J was appropriately upset; he posted a video of the drama on his Instagram account asking fans what happened because he came to party. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Drake - A free Drake concert ended before it even began in 2010 at New York's South Street Seaport, when a "raucous crowd" mobbed the scene before Drake even hit the stage. According to fans, it was absolute mayhem as masses of drunk people were pushing to get to the front of the stage, igniting random fist fights throughout the crowd. Not only were fans disappointed when the concert was canceled, Drizzy was sad about it as well. "I am humbled by the crowd that showed up in support of my performance," he said through his spokeswoman. "Unfortunately, the show was canceled by the NYPD due to overcrowding, leaving me without the chance to give my fans a real show."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for MTV)

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Drake - A free Drake concert ended before it even began in 2010 at New York's South Street Seaport, when a "raucous crowd" mobbed the scene before Drake even hit the stage. According to fans, it was absolute mayhem as masses of drunk people were pushing to get to the front of the stage, igniting random fist fights throughout the crowd. Not only were fans disappointed when the concert was canceled, Drizzy was sad about it as well. "I am humbled by the crowd that showed up in support of my performance," he said through his spokeswoman. "Unfortunately, the show was canceled by the NYPD due to overcrowding, leaving me without the chance to give my fans a real show."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for MTV)

Justin Bieber - A 2012 Jusitn Bieber concert in Norway caused police to almost delcare a State of Emergency when unruly fans took over the streets of Oslo for his free Opera House rooftop performance. The Bieber Fever caused 88 fans treated for injuries that included dehydration and cuts. Although the show went on, two years earlier The Biebs had to take an L on concert in Australia -- it was cancelled after more than 4,000 Beliebers mobbed a morning show set in anticipation of his arrival.(Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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Justin Bieber - A 2012 Jusitn Bieber concert in Norway caused police to almost delcare a State of Emergency when unruly fans took over the streets of Oslo for his free Opera House rooftop performance. The Bieber Fever caused 88 fans treated for injuries that included dehydration and cuts. Although the show went on, two years earlier The Biebs had to take an L on concert in Australia -- it was cancelled after more than 4,000 Beliebers mobbed a morning show set in anticipation of his arrival.(Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

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Ludacris - Ludacris was scheduled to headline a Springfest concert at Northeastern University, but school officials canceled the show after an off campus post-Super Bowl riot took place, which resulted in the death of a student's brother. The abrupt cancelation of the Luda event divided the student body, as some students felt the reasoning behind the cancelation was "trumped-up," while others felt it wasn't the "right time" to host another major event.(Photo: Marmolejos/WENN.com)

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Ludacris - Ludacris was scheduled to headline a Springfest concert at Northeastern University, but school officials canceled the show after an off campus post-Super Bowl riot took place, which resulted in the death of a student's brother. The abrupt cancelation of the Luda event divided the student body, as some students felt the reasoning behind the cancelation was "trumped-up," while others felt it wasn't the "right time" to host another major event.(Photo: Marmolejos/WENN.com)

Tech N9ne - Tech N9ne, the "Riot Maker" rapper, is known to bring the madness on stage, but his fans aren't exactly on chill either. He explained the sorts of things he's experienced that inspired the aforementioned song: "At the time, we were going through a lot of things. [For example] I wasn't able to go to Hawaii because the promoters said my music incites riots. At the same time, this girl was trying to sue me for $100,000 for cracking her own skull at my show and I wasn't even in the building yet." (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

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Tech N9ne - Tech N9ne, the "Riot Maker" rapper, is known to bring the madness on stage, but his fans aren't exactly on chill either. He explained the sorts of things he's experienced that inspired the aforementioned song: "At the time, we were going through a lot of things. [For example] I wasn't able to go to Hawaii because the promoters said my music incites riots. At the same time, this girl was trying to sue me for $100,000 for cracking her own skull at my show and I wasn't even in the building yet." (Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

 Machine Gun Kelly - We all know MGK is a “Wild Boy,” but his fans are even wilder.  At his 2012 Ohio State University concert, a riot erupted after about 100 students rushed the stage towards the end of his set, causing security and police to shut it down. However, students who attended the concert disagreed with the decision. Jamie Hufford, a nursing student and MGK fan said police "overreacted" because they don’t understand how MGK fans show love.(Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images for BET)

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 Machine Gun Kelly - We all know MGK is a “Wild Boy,” but his fans are even wilder.  At his 2012 Ohio State University concert, a riot erupted after about 100 students rushed the stage towards the end of his set, causing security and police to shut it down. However, students who attended the concert disagreed with the decision. Jamie Hufford, a nursing student and MGK fan said police "overreacted" because they don’t understand how MGK fans show love.(Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images for BET)

Tupac - Tupac was known for his candid tongue and provocative lyrics. At a MECCA arena concert in Milwaukee back in 1994 Pac got a little too carefree with his words inciting a riot which caused promoters to drop him. Pac allegedly sparked conflict with "fight words," and fans began to throw cups on stage, shove, and more; forcing the concert to end early. Afterwards, the aggravated concertgoers stormed the hotel Tupac was staying at, leaving three injured and two arrested. Promoters blamed the rapper for the mayhem and promptly discontinued their relationship him before his next show.(Photo: Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Tupac - Tupac was known for his candid tongue and provocative lyrics. At a MECCA arena concert in Milwaukee back in 1994 Pac got a little too carefree with his words inciting a riot which caused promoters to drop him. Pac allegedly sparked conflict with "fight words," and fans began to throw cups on stage, shove, and more; forcing the concert to end early. Afterwards, the aggravated concertgoers stormed the hotel Tupac was staying at, leaving three injured and two arrested. Promoters blamed the rapper for the mayhem and promptly discontinued their relationship him before his next show.(Photo: Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)