Adele addresses hecklers during her concert performance.
Adele, who was about to perform for ten straight shows in Munich, had a confrontation at one of her shows in Las Vegas. During the show at Caesars Palace, a spectator made offensive remarks about Pride Month, a celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outraged, the singer didn't hold back and confronted the heckler.
Pride Month is a time for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, queers, and transgender people to celebrate their rights. Adele, known for her support of the LGBTQ+ community, didn't hesitate to react after a visitor voiced their disapproval of Pride.
A clip of the confrontation went viral on social media. As the singer sat at the piano, the visitor screamed, "Pride is shit." Not wanting to let this offensive comment slide, Adele defended the LGBTQ+ community. "You come into my damn show and say 'Pride is shit'? Are you stupid? Don't be so damn ridiculous. If you don't have anything nice to say, shut up, clear?" Her response earned her a standing ovation from the audience and positive comments online.
Adele has a significant following in the LGBTQ+ community. In 2023, she took part in Pride Month festivities in Vegas, wearing a black dress with a rainbow skirt. Her song "I Set Fire To The Rain" is also considered a "gay anthem" by many fans.
Adele has always been vocal about her support for the LGBTQ+ community. She said in an interview with "Out" magazine, "I get a lot of emails from people who tell me that my music makes them happy, that it helps them feel good about who they are. I love that." Speaking to "Time" magazine about her son Angelo in 2015, she added, "Whatever my child does or wants to be, I will always support him, no matter what happens."
