DETROIT (WWJ) – R&B singer Monica halted her show at the Detroit Riverfront Music Festival Saturday night as she jumped into the crowd to break up an apparent fight.
Videos posted to social media show Monica yelling at someone in the Hart Plaza crowd, saying “don’t you hit her like that.”
She reportedly yelled for people to remove the man from the crowd after he allegedly hit the woman. She eventually jumped into the crowd to deal with the incident herself.
The concert continued after the incident and Monica apologized multiple times on stage.
A spokesperson for the festival released the following statement regarding the incident, according to a report from The Detroit News:
"We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Monica for her courage and decisive intervention during an unfortunate incident at our Festival. Her actions demonstrated a commitment to the safety and respect of her fans, reinforcing our belief that she is not just an extraordinary talent, but an extraordinary individual as well.
"We are truly saddened that an event meant to bring joy and unity to our community was marred by an act of violence. We strongly condemn any form of violence, particularly against women, and we are actively working with local law enforcement to ensure that the individual involved is held accountable.
"To our festival-goers, the well-being and safety of our audience, artists, and staff are always our top priority. We would also like to commend our attendees for their patience and understanding throughout this event. Your cheers of support for Monica truly embodies the spirit of our community and the music we celebrate.”
There has been no word from police about the reported incident.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to WWJ Newsradio 950 for the latest updates.
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