Billie Eilish discusses the “infuriating” trend of fans throwing objects at performers: “We get it, but don’t do it”

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Billie Eilish has weighed in her thoughts on fans throwing objects at artists onstage – labelling the trend as “infuriating”.The trend is one that has gathered rapid momentum in recent months, with numerous high-profile artists experiencing fans throwing items at them while they play live.The most prolific example occurred last month, when pop singer Bebe Rexha was left needing stitches after a member of the audience hurled a phone at her during her set.

After the singer was filmed dropping to her knees in pain when the device hit her in the face, it was later revealed that the audience member threw it because he believed it “would be funny”.A similar incident happened to both Harry Styles, who was hit in the face during his Vienna concert, and Ava Max, who was slapped in the face by someone who ran onto the stage during a gig in Los Angeles.

Other artists affected included Lil Nas X, Taylor Swift and Lil Uzi Vert.Now, Billie Eilish has shared her thoughts on the trend, and confirmed that it isn’t anything “new”, as she has dealt with the same problems at her live shows for the past six years.“I’ve been getting hit on stage with things for like, literally, six years.

I don’t know why this is, like, new,” she told The Hollywood Reporter at the Barbie world premiere.Billie Eilish & Finneas tell The Hollywood Reporter on the pink carpet of the #Barbie World Premiere that they felt "inspired" to write a song after watching the film pic.twitter.com/nXgi0LINL0— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 10, 2023“People just get excited and it can be dangerous,” she said, trying to explain why she thinks some fans throw items at the artists. “I have mixed feelings about it, because when you’re up there it blows.