Macklemore by accident loved a duet with a fugitive on stage at his headlining gig at Slovakia’s Lovestream Pageant on Saturday.
The 41-year-old “Thrift Store” hitmaker greeted a fan throughout his efficiency on the primary stage, however it appeared the lady had apparently forgotten there was a warrant out for her arrest.
The 24-year-old concertgoer was introduced on stage to carry out Macklemore’s hit tune “Downtown” earlier than a bystander within the crowd acknowledged the lady as needed by police.
The unintentional slip was welcome information to the native authorities, who had been able to arrest her instantly.
In a Facebook post shared on the official Slovakian police web page, authorities launched an announcement concerning the ordeal, which they described as a “curious state of affairs.”
“Throughout the efficiency of one of many overseas translators, one of many viewers was additionally chosen on stage and sang with [Macklemore] and clearly loved the joint efficiency together with her idol,” the translated assertion learn.
“The lady immortalized this expertise and boasted on the social community, which didn’t escape the eye of an observant citizen who on the similar time screens the web site of the Ministry of Inner Affairs of the SR. He acknowledged the lady and realized he had simply seen her on the above web site and instantly notified the police.
“Police subsequently waited till the lady on the scene arrived [identified as an] grownup and detained a 24-year-old lady from Bratislava, to whom the court docket issued an order for deprivation of liberty, which the younger lady prevented,” they add.
“The lady was subsequently escorted to the premises of the detention facility.”
The Put up has reached out to Macklemore’s representatives for remark.
The social media submit included a photograph of Macklemore together with his arm wrapped across the lady whereas she was on stage.
Whereas native police haven’t disclosed the costs she faces, local news outlets reported she had an unpaid wonderful of $900 in reference to a 2019 incident.
Macklemore, whose actual identify is Ben Haggerty, was simply one of many rappers who graced the stage over the weekend.
Different competition headliners embrace 50 Cent, Rita Ora, Chase & Standing and Tiësto.
