Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium on June 28 took an unexpected turn when a dramatic prop malfunction interrupted the penultimate number of the night. The “Texas Hold ’Em” singer was performing “16 Carriages” while seated atop a red convertible suspended above the crowd—a signature moment in her Cowboy Carter Tour—when the vehicle began to tilt dangerously mid-air.
As the car slanted at a sharp angle, Beyoncé remained composed, gripping a cable and continuing to sing. But within moments, she calmly brought the performance to a halt, repeating “Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop” into her mic. The music cut out, and the crowd watched in tense silence as the car was slowly lowered to the stage.
Once safely on the ground, Beyoncé exited briefly before returning to thunderous applause. With her signature poise, she addressed the audience: “I want to thank y’all for loving me. If ever I fall, I know y’all will catch me”.
Despite the scare, no injuries were reported, and the show resumed without further incident. Fans flooded social media with praise for Beyoncé’s grace under pressure, calling the moment both terrifying and iconic.
The Houston show marked the first of two nights in her hometown and continued her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, which has already seen surprise appearances from Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z in earlier stops. The tour, celebrating her genre-blending album Cowboy Carter, has been hailed for its theatricality, emotional depth, and Beyoncé’s unwavering command of the stage—even when the stage itself falters.