"if you have the courage, come closer to the stage"
Talha Anjum is once again at the centre of a social media storm after a video from his recent performance at Expo Centre Lahore went viral.
The Pakistani rapper, known for his powerful lyrics and unpredictable stage presence, was seen confronting an audience member.
The moment quickly escalated from verbal jabs to a physical altercation.
Things unfolded when someone in the crowd reportedly hurled a bottle at Talha mid-performance.
In the video, which spread rapidly online, the rapper addressed the situation with sharp sarcasm.
He said to the crowd: “There was a brother here who threw a bottle on stage as if he was sending me his sister’s proposal.
“I have only one thing to say to him: if you have the courage, come closer to the stage and propose properly.”
Moments later, Talha pointed directly at a person in the audience and said:
“He’s hiding at the back, come here, son.”
As the man approached the stage, a member of the rapper’s security team grabbed the concertgoer by the hair and forcefully pulled him onto the stage.
The security took the person away when the situation escalated further.
Talha, appearing emotional, then addressed the crowd:
“I swear to God, I’m not that kind of person. Now, put yourself in my shoes.
“I came here to perform for you… And if I’m disrespected, should I stay silent?”
The scene immediately sparked debate across social media platforms.
Supporters praised the rapper for standing up for himself.
One user commented: “I support this behaviour; artists deserve respect.”
Another said: “Why go to a concert if you’re going to disrespect the performer? That moment was satisfying.”
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However, not everyone agreed with the rapper’s reaction. Critics argued that his response was excessive and unprofessional.
One user wrote: “He’s an artist, he should behave properly. This is exactly why bottles get thrown at him.”
Another added:
“Every concert turns into this kind of drama. Talha bhai should learn to stay in control.”
Some voices in the conversation also pointed to a broader issue.
One user said: “This isn’t just about Talha Anjum. This reflects poorly on concert culture in Pakistan. Reactions like this send the wrong message.”
This incident echoes a similar episode from a concert in Islamabad, where Talha walked off stage after water bottles were thrown at him.
Though visibly upset, he returned to perform one last song.
He told the crowd the situation had “ruined his mood”, but he didn’t want to let down his real fans.
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