Photos of Camila Cabello performing to a nearly empty arena in Atlanta, Georgia, went viral this week, sparking a flurry of online criticism. The former Fifth Harmony member, 27, was blasted on social media after a user tweeted, “That s–t was EMPTY,” calling the singer a “flop.”
CAMILA CABELLO EMPTY ARENA SHOW LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/Pjd0XMhrPX
— ໊ (@dieforyous) January 20, 2025
The viral images led many to speculate about her drawing power, but sources quickly clarified the situation. According to Page Six, the event in question was a corporate gig, with only a limited number of tickets sold to the public.
While the criticism rolled in, rapper Mod Sun took to social media to show his support for Cabello, praising her for her professionalism and dedication. He tweeted, “99% of artists would’ve canceled the show + put out a ‘mental health’ statement. She just gained my respect by still performing. That show meant the world to the people in the crowd that night. EMPTY SHOWS ARE STILL SHOWS.”
99% percent of artists would’ve cancelled the show + put out a “mental health” statement.
She just gained my respect by still performing. That show meant the world to the people in the crowd that night.
EMPTY SHOWS ARE STILL SHOWS. https://t.co/QHdiGc2Fl2— MOD SUN (@MODSUN) January 21, 2025
More fans took to X to defend the singer.
a real performer who loves her audience no matter the number https://t.co/HupfUT0Vpj
— rosen walker (@rfelyv) January 21, 2025
Camila also shared a message to fans on Instagram writing, “Make no mistake, regardless of distance and time apart and proximity the love in that room the love between us is very real I feel it too”
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