Billie Eilish is showing her appreciation for a young fan who quickly came to her defense during a tense moment at her recent Miami concert.
During Eilish's first of three October shows at the Kaseya Center, the singer was greeting fans along the barricade when a man suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her toward the crowd.
According to Billboard, security immediately stepped in, but one fan, now known online as the "Red Bandana Girl" , became an instant hero for standing up for the pop star.
That fan, 18-year-old Aniyah, was seen in several videos chasing after the man as security removed him, shouting at him for his behavior.
Her quick reaction caught the attention of millions of viewers, and within days, she became a viral sensation across TikTok and Instagram.
As a gesture of gratitude, Eilish sent Aniyah a package filled with gifts, including a sweatshirt and other official merchandise.
On Sunday, October 12, Aniyah shared a photo of the items on her Instagram Story, writing, "Thank you so much for the gifts Billie!!!" alongside a series of heart emojis.
Billie Eilish was yanked during her barricade walk at her show in Miami last week. A fan, later identified as Aniyah, confronted the perpetrator and went viral gaining over 500k followers on TikTok.
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Billie Eilish Fan Gains 500K Followers
Eilish's brother and longtime collaborator Finneas also joined in to celebrate Aniyah's bravery. He posted a message on his Instagram Story soon after the incident, saying, "Red bandana girl from last night's show rules."
Local police later confirmed to ABC News that the aggressive concertgoer was immediately removed from the venue. No injuries were reported, and no further charges have been filed.
Fans have since flooded social media with messages praising Aniyah's courage. Many called her a "protector" and thanked her for defending the singer during a frightening situation.
Her follower count has skyrocketed, gaining more than 500,000 TikTok followers in just a few days, NME said.
Aniyah's new fame has also earned her some special perks. Ticket outlet StubHub reportedly gave her free pit tickets to another one of Eilish's Miami shows as a reward for her bravery.
Eilish has since wrapped up her Miami tour dates and will continue her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour with a stop at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, on October 14.
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