Lady Gaga releases statement about alleged bomb plot at Brazil concert
American pop singer Lady Gaga finally addresses reported bomb threat targeting her 2.5 million fans
Lady Gaga, who performed for her biggest audience in Brazil, has finally spoken up after police arrested two conspirators in relation to an alleged bomb plot at her concert.
According to the law enforcement, the suspected attack on the Saturday’s musicale was planned by a hate group that recruited attendees by using improvised explosive devices (IED).
The 39-year-old singer’s spokesperson revealed that they learned about the situation “via media reports this morning.”
Her team claim having no prior information about the potential threat, stating: “Prior to and during the show, there was no safety concerns, nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga.”
The Bad Romance songstress’s representative confirmed collaborating “with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The 14-time Grammy winner made history after performing for the biggest audience of 2.5 million at the Copacabana Beach.
Why did attackers plot to bomb Lady Gaga's concert?
The police reported that the free concert was being eyed by the group to carry out a “collective challenge with the aim of gaining notoriety on social media.”
15 suspects were taken in to custody after a raid was conducted at the locations.
The pop sensation took to her Instargam to share an appreciation post for all the love and support that she received for performing at the event.
Lady Gaga gushed about the unmatched feeling: "The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away.”
