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R&B Star Mario Apologizes After Confrontation with Cameraman at Music Festival
16 Oct
Summary
- Mario confronted a cameraman during his performance at Big Fresno Fair
- Mario told the cameraman to "get the f--- off the stage"
- Mario later apologized, saying the cameraman was too close and distracted him
- Mario described himself as a "0 to 100 type of person"
On October 11, 2025, R&B singer Mario was performing at the Big Fresno Fair when an incident occurred with a cameraman. According to fan-captured footage, Mario abruptly stopped singing his 2002 hit "Braid My Hair" and told the cameraman, "Yo, get the f--- of the stage n----. Get off the stage."
The following day, Mario issued an apology on Instagram, explaining that he was distracted by the cameraman's presence and "almost tripped" over the speaker trying to avoid him. Mario acknowledged that the cameraman "was too far down stage" and said it "really can throw you off." The singer described himself as a "0 to 100 type of person" and stated he will "take accountability" for his reaction.
Mario also offered a personal apology to the cameraman, Ryan Hudgins, inviting him to shoot the singer's upcoming "Nothing But Us" tour. Hudgins later shared a positive post about the incident, praising Mario's fellow performer Lloyd for his professionalism and having a "meaningful and positive conversation" with Hudgins after the show.
The incident occurred just two months after Mario announced he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Esmeralda Rios. The singer is set to kick off his "Nothing But Us" tour on November 13, 2025, with stops in several major cities.
