Benson Boone caused a stir after leaving his Cincinnati performance on September 30, 2024, wearing nothing but an American flag speedo, cowboy boots, sunglasses, and a backpack, much to the delight of his fans and the annoyance of his detractors.
The artist, who dominated the Billboard Hot 100 this year with his song Beautiful Things peaking at No. 2, performed at the ICON Festival Stage as part of his Fireworks & Rollerblades World Tour, which kicked off last week on September 24.
The young star casually strolled away from the venue as fangirls screamed and recorded on their phones, with the moment going viral on X, drawing mixed reactions. While some fans celebrated the “stunt,” others were less impressed and felt that the artist was using his body to gain the media’s attention.
