Ava Max Is Slapped In The Face By A Fan While Performing In LA

During a performance at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday (June 20), singer Amanda Ava Koci, known professionally as Ava Max, was involved in a shocking incident.

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As part of her global tour, "On Tour (Finally)," Ava Max was visiting stadiums worldwide, drawing in thousands of enthusiastic fans who gathered to watch her performance in LA.

While Max was energetically dancing to one of her tracks, captured on video by a fan in the crowd, an unidentified individual abruptly rushed towards the 29-year-old singer on the stage.

Although a security guard swiftly intervened and managed to restrain the intruder, they still managed to make physical contact with Max's face, causing her head to jolt backward.

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Despite the impact, Max demonstrated resilience by immediately regaining composure and continuing her performance, while the security guard escorted the individual off the stage.

After the concert ended, Ava Max took to Twitter to acknowledge the incident and disclose that she had sustained injuries from the encounter with the intruder.

"He slapped me so hard that he scratched the inside of my eye,” she wrote to her fans.

The man involved in the incident has not been publicly named, but security personnel managed to gather his information. Ava Max made it clear that as a consequence of his actions, he would "never be coming to a show again."

She added: "Thank you to the fans for being spectacular tonight in LA though!!”

Upon sharing the update, Ava Max received an outpouring of well-wishes and support from her dedicated fans. Radio host Gemma Maddox was among the individuals who expressed kind words and support for the singer.

"So sorry to hear this happened Ava. I hope you’re OK," Maddox wrote

Another said: "You deserve so much better."

A third posted: "I’m so sorry that this happened to you, people are so disrespectful it’s horrible."

Just like Ava Max, other singers have also faced injuries during their performances. On Sunday (June 18), Bebe Rexha was in the midst of a performance in New York when an audience member threw a mobile phone towards her, directly hitting her face.

The impact caused Bebe Rexha to collapse on the floor due to the force of the hit. As a result, she had to be transported to the hospital where she received stitches for her injuries.

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Fans were quick to draw attention to the similarities between the incidents, as one Twitter user responded to Ava Max, stating, "I don't know what exactly happened but first Bebe Rexha, now you? Why is violence starting to increase at concerts people are paying to be at? Hope you're good."

In connection with the attack on Bebe Rexha, a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged.

Fans were left horrified by the incident, and took to social media to comment with one saying an “absolutely great show was ruined”.

Another penned: “This hurts to watch. I can only imagine how humiliated she must’ve felt after.”

A third said: “This is heartbreaking! If you’re a fan of Bebe you know how emotional this tour is for her and to throw a f***ing phone at her face…. disgusting!!! She’s been through so much and people have no clue, she deserves more respect!!!”

A fourth echoed: “That’s messed up, that’s not it, security should remove them and ban them for life.

Following the phone hitting her, Bebe Rexha had to seek medical attention at a hospital where she received stitches.

Later she posted two graphic photos of her black eye on Instagram, Bebe lightheartedly made a pointed reference towards her hit song “I’m Good (Blue),” writing: “Im good.”

Several celebrities have since commented under Bebe’s posts in support of her.

Katy Perry wrote “love you mami” under her Instagram post, while Demi Lovato commented, “Love you girly.. I’m so sorry this happened to you.”

Lauren Jauregui wrote, “Dude what the fuck?!? I’m so sorry babe😩 so fucked up.” Winnie Harlow added, “Beeeebsss 😢❤️🙏🏽 so sorry mamas so happy you’re okay!! Wtf wrong with ppl man,” before Hayley Kiyoko commented, “Literally wtf nobody should be throwing shit that makes me so upset. We love you @beberexha glad you are ‘ok’ 🥺.”