A fan experienced a whirlwind of events when she performed with rapper Macklemore at a festival, only to be taken away by police due to an outstanding arrest warrant.
One moment, she was living her dream on stage in front of thousands; the next, she was being led away by authorities.
During the Lovestream festival in Slovakia on Sunday, August 18, a woman was arrested immediately after performing with Macklemore. Her arrest had nothing to do with her stage antics but rather an existing warrant.
The fan, after being invited on stage, boasted about the experience on social media. This online bragging led to her downfall when someone recognised her from a wanted list.
Police, who were monitoring the event at an airport in west Slovakia, were notified by a vigilant individual who saw the woman’s post and linked her to the Interior Ministry’s Wanted List.
The police shared on Facebook: “The woman immortalised this experience and boasted about it on a social network, which did not escape the attention of an observant citizen, who follows the site of the Interior Ministry Wanted List. He recognised the woman and informed the police immediately.”
In a surprising twist, officers allowed her to finish her moment on stage before arresting her. They did not release her name but confirmed she was a 24-year-old from Bratislava.
Slovakian media later identified her from the wanted list as a bartender accused of not paying a fine after running shirtless during a football match in 2019, where she was reportedly working as staff. She had been fined 800 Euros ($890), which she allegedly failed to pay.
What Other Media Are Saying
- OutKick reports on a Slovakian woman’s arrest after jumping on stage to perform with Macklemore, despite being on a wanted list due to a 2019 streaking incident.(read more)
- Unilad reports that a fan was arrested at the LoveStream Festival in Slovakia after allegedly disrupting Macklemore’s performance. The incident highlights the challenges of crowd control and the need for effective security measures at large events.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Why was the woman arrested after performing with Macklemore?
She had an outstanding arrest warrant.
What was the festival where the fan performed with Macklemore?
The Lovestream festival in Slovakia.
How did the police find out about the woman’s warrant?
An observant citizen recognized her from a social media post and alerted the police.
What was the woman accused of doing to get the arrest warrant?
She allegedly failed to pay a fine after running shirtless during a football match in 2019.
Did the police immediately arrest the woman on stage?
No, they allowed her to finish her moment before arresting her.