Dancehall music superstar, Stonebwoy, known in private life as Livingstone Etse Satekla, has sparked reactions with his latest activity in the US.
Stonebwoy, currently on his ‘UP & RUNNIN6’ North American Tour, had a concert at Outset in the US city of Chicago, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Videos from the concert have emerged online, showing many beautiful scenes. One of them was the dancehall star’s entry on stage.
He arrived on a motorbike with the song, ‘Hero’, playing. His appearance on stage excited the charged crowd in the hall. Many of them pulled out their phones to record his performance.
Dressed in a colorful shirt and trousers with a pair of Timberland boots, Stonebwoy looked to be in his element on stage as he performed his hit song ‘Jiggle and Whine’, which features Jamaican star Spice.
Supporting the dancehall artist’s act on stage were two female dancers. One was white while the other was of a mixed race.
At a point during his performance, Stonebwoy focused on the half-caste lady who had bent to shake her body. Stonebwoy ‘grinded’ the lady with excitement.
The video of Stonebwoy grinding the lady on stage has caught attention on social media. While some described it as part of his act as an artiste, others thought it was inappropriate for a married man to behave in such a manner.
“Craft, showmanship, performance. Please let him be.”
asportiaking_
“His wife knows how they run the music industry. So y’all can shuuuu🤫.”
nana4realone
“We don’t like this at all stone @stonebwoy.”
bringerofjoy15
“12 attendees herh international artiste paa nie I shy waa 😢😢😢.”
ayam_bornbless
“Absolutely, no respect for his marriage😆😆😆😆.”
xxstxxfr
It is worth noting that, this is not the first time Stonebwoy has come under criticism for grinding a woman on stage.
It can be recalled that during his BHIM Festival in December 2024, he did something similar on stage with Spice and got the flak for it.
In a video after that incident, he playfully apologized to his wife, Dr Louisa, explaining that the performance was for entertainment purposes.
Reggie Rockstone Defends Stonebwoy
Ghanaian hiplife legend, Reggie Rockstone came to Stonebwoy’s defense after the artist faced backlash over his recent performance in Chicago.
During Stonebwoy’s performance, one of the dancers engaged in a provocative dance, with the dancer grinding against him which sparked criticism from a fan.
Reggie Rockstone swiftly responded to the criticism, addressing the fan’s comment.
He argued that the performance had nothing to do with disrespecting Stonebwoy’s marriage, pointing out that what happens on stage is separate from personal relationships.
Rockstone made an analogy, comparing the situation to Hollywood actors performing love scenes in movies.
“Absolutely not true but it is ‘their marriage’. Let’s not forget this! When Denzel does a love scene in a movie you honestly believe he doesn’t respect his wife of so many years? Lol.”
Reggie Rockstone
Stonebwoy’s ‘UP & RUNNIN6’ North American Tour will make its next stop at The Forum on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Columbus, OH.
‘UP & RUNNIN6’ is a “welcome return to the BET award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated composer’s roots after much sonic exploration.”
This full-length collection showcases his signature Afro-Caribbean sound while blending Afrobeat, Dancehall, Reggae, Highlife, Amapiano, and R&B across 13 tracks.
This project highlights his versatility and commanding vocal presence, delving into themes of introspection, romance, spirituality, and empowerment–a collage of intensity, highs, and lows, and ebbs and flows–as evident in songs like “PSALM 23,” “BETTA TIN,” “SHINE,” “LOVELY WEATHER,” “GEOGRAPHY,” “PRAY FOR ME”, and “FVCK UP SUMMER.”
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