Madonna’s latest show in Miami for her Celebration tour nearly ended abruptly early after the singer stopped the show to chastise her team, saying “the show will not go on until you respect me”.
According to those present at the venue, Madonna was getting frustrated with the venue staff and her tour crew, not with the fans who had paid to attend. It’s alleged that the venue’s lack of air-conditioning was having an adverse effect on her voice.
“You don’t know how much I’ve been waiting for this the whole f***ing show,” Madonna said angrily during the third act of the show, in which she wears a red silk slip dress and boots.
“I am working my ass off, I deserve it. Respect me. The show will not go on until you respect me,” Madonna added, with the crowd cheering her on.
“I also work very hard, ‘cause I am a mother, and I am an artist. And I... am a Queen, yes. I get really mad when people don’t care about my health. This is my 71st show. And I will keep going.”