Ricky Martin's Concert Abruptly Stops After Attendee Sprays Tear Gas

Ricky Martin is used to livin’ la vida loca. 

However, the singer was faced with a more serious situation, as was the case at the 54-year-old’s show in Montenegro on May 21. After an attendee deployed tear gas near the stage mid-concert, Ricky was briefly ushered away.

“As a precautionary measure, Ricky Martin and his entire team immediately exited the stage,” his publicist Róndine Alcalá announced in an Instagram post following the concert, “while security personnel [and] local authorities worked to contain the situation and ensure the safety of those in attendance.”

She further explained that the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer was adamant on finishing the show, continuing, “Although members of the artist’s team advised against continuing the performance, once authorities confirmed that the situation was under control and that attendees could safely return, Ricky Martin made the decision to resume the concert in order to fulfill his commitment to his fans.”