Lady Gaga has spoken out following the arrest of two individuals in connection with an alleged conspiracy to bomb her free concert in Brazil on Saturday. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson for the singer revealed, "This morning, we became aware of this purported threat through media outlets. Prior to and throughout the performance, there were no known safety concerns nor any warnings from the police or authorities concerning potential risks to Lady Gaga. Her team collaborated intimately with law enforcement throughout the concert's planning and execution, and all parties involved were reassured by the implemented safety measures."
Lady Gaga's groundbreaking concert, which drew an estimated crowd of 2.5 million to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, marked a pinnacle in her career. Following the event, Brazilian police disclosed that they collaborated with the Justice Ministry to thwart an alleged attack orchestrated by a group spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community.
According to authorities, this group sought to radicalize and recruit teenagers to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and homemade explosives. Police described the plot as a "collective challenge" aimed at gaining social media fame. During raids across several Brazilian states targeting 15 suspects, authorities confiscated phones and other electronic devices. Subsequently, the alleged ringleader was apprehended on charges of illegal weapons possession, while a teenager was arrested on child pornography charges.
On Sunday, after the mesmerizing concert, Lady Gaga took to her Instagram to pay tribute to her fans, affectionately known as "Little Monsters," for an evening she would never forget. She penned, "No words can encapsulate the feeling I experienced during last night's show—the immense pride and joy that filled my heart as I sang for the people of Brazil. The sight of the sea of faces during my opening numbers left me breathless. Your hearts glow so brightly, and your culture is so vibrant and unique. I hope you understand how deeply grateful I am to have shared this historic moment with you."
