Singer Benson Boone leaves a concert in a speedo, sparking outrage

Benson Boone caused a stir after leaving him Cincinnati performance on September 30, 2024, dressed only in Speedo with an American flagcowboy boots, sunglasses and a backpack, to the delight of fans and the annoyance of critics.

An artist who dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year with his song Beautiful things reaching 2nd place, he performed on the ICON Festival Stage as part of his World Fireworks and Roller Skating Tour, which started last week on September 24.

The young star simply walked away from the concert hall while fans screamed and recorded on their phones, and the moment went viral on X, causing mixed reactions. While some fans celebrated this “feat”, others were less impressed and believed that the artist was using his body to gain media attention.

“Every time I see new information about him, he uses his body for advertising,” wrote one fan.

Benson Boone left fans thirsty and surprised after he left his Cincinnati show wearing only his shoes and an American flag speedo

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Boone’s career has been steadily rising since he burst onto the scene with his hit song Ghost town in 2021

Born in Monroe, Washington in 2022. Boone’s journey to fame began on TikTok, where his singing videos gained him a significant following. Its viral success attracted the attention of major industry players.

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Following this trend, he auditioned for American Idolbut decided to leave the competition early for fear of not being ready enough.

He focused on perfecting his craft, which was the right decision as it resulted in his breakthrough single and subsequent album Fireworks and roller skates. Released in April 2024, it featured a mix emotional ballads and pop songs that showcase Boone’s ability to melt listeners’ hearts.

The feat is part of his first world tour, an important step in his path to becoming an All-American music star.

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Boone “Fireworks and Rollers” World Tour. is currently in full swing, with shows scheduled in North America, the UK, AustraliaEurope and New Zealand.

After the performance in Cincinnati, the artist will perform in Durant, Oklahoma, and then go to larger cities abroad, including: LondonParis and Sydney. The tour will last until January 2025, giving fans around the world the chance to see their idol live on stage.

For his loyal fans who have been following him since he was a TikToker, it has been an exciting experience to watch him grow as an artist. The artist is not only talented, but also embodies an aesthetic and masculine look, both classic and modern, with disheveled curls and a distinctive mustache.

Within a few years, the singer went from simple TikTok videos to performing for Taylor Swift. Despite this, his original account is still active

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Boone’s growing popularity earned him the right to perform for anyone else Taylor Swift during it Era’s trip at Wembley Stadium in June 2024

The moment was hailed as a “career breakthrough” by both fans and analysts, who believe Boone will “inherit” Swift’s audience of mostly teenage girls due to his appeal as a heartthrob and All-American music icon.

His TikTok following continues to grow and at the time of writing, he boasts over 7.2 million followers. He regularly posts videos of his life while on tour and healthy moments with his girlfriend, an influencer Maggie Thurmonwhich has its own large fan base with over 5 million followers on the same platform.

The couple made a spectacular debut at the festival MTV Video Music Awards 2024 in September, where they kissed in front of the cameras, confirming their relationship.

Although some Internet users considered his “speedo” a desperate publicity stunt, most were delighted to see the icon’s body on display

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“In the kitchen, in the bedroom, on the train, in the car, in the forest, at McDonald’s, in the skate park,” one of the users joked, listing all the places where she would have intimate meetings with the artist.

“I almost look like that except for 50 extra pounds of pure fat around my midsection,” laughed another.

“He supports a male icon of American rock. I like it. He grew a lot after his VMA performance. I see a rock star,” wrote one of his fans.

“Well, Benson Boone sure knows how to get out! Talk about leaving the crowd with something to remember!”

“That’s wild!” Fans of the young singer continued to admire his figure, while others wondered what the point of this feat was.

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