In this pandemic situation, the different realities seem more rigid than ever – some people are stuck at home again, seeing the numbers get worse, some are going out and living their lives as if we were on the other side of this thing already. No matter what your approach, however, it is still noticeable when someone tries to do a proper live show. Along the way, there were attempts at some sort of safe and socially distant version of going to concerts, and there were events that blatantly ignored external circumstances. Over the weekend, Bow Wow joined the back ranks.
It wasn’t just because Bow Wow performed in Houston. A video appeared showing a packed room, well above Houston’s current capacity limits, and no one wearing masks. If you are proceeding with a little more caution, the scene would likely cause a little anxiety and / or aggravation. It also sparked Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who accessed Twitter to say that Bow Wow events in Houston “are on our radar. Other bars / clubs that are operating as restaurants, in addition to capacity requirements and social distance, await visits. Today, we report 1964 new cases and 17 more deaths ”. He added some more ideas, concluding with: “Concerts are not allowed in Houston at this time, unless it is virtual. Remark. “
Bow Wow took it personally. Apparently, he believes he somehow became the scapegoat for an entire weekend of activities in Houston. He tweeted, “It’s safe to say that the Mayor of Houston hates me. I can’t believe I was guilty for an entire weekend. This is ridiculous. “Earlier today, the Mayor of Houston apparently responded, saying,” Let me be very clear. I don’t like [Bow Wow]. While the city is in the middle of the pandemic of almost 2,000 infected and 17 dying yesterday, this is not the time for concerts. Help us to overcome this virus and then do your job. The same for other bars and clubs. ”
So there you go, another COVID-era drama unfolding about something that we wouldn’t have to waste time talking about if people waited a few more months to do a show again. You can read the tweets below.
But wait, there’s more. Zach Braff also joined the conversation!