Paramore fans invited Lil Uzi Vert on stage during the band’s second night at Madison Square Garden and performed “Misery Business” with lead singer Hayley Williams. Williams usually picks unsuspecting fans from the crowd to play their hit songs. Lil Uzi Vert, a longtime Paramore fan, has cited them as an influence on their music. This was the first time the two had met in person, and Williams expressed her gratitude for Uzi’s support.
During the concert, Williams also spoke to several fans who were pushing in the general admission pit, resolving the dispute and resuming the song “Figure 8” that she had left off before the interruption. Lil Uzi Vert had previously expressed interest in collaborating with Williams, but she turned down the opportunity. Williams complimented Uzi’s kindness towards her and Paramore and asked to perform the bridge of “Misery Business” together again.
Paramore fans are known as Barricade Warriors and are known for making unexpected song choices. Williams often chooses fans who are not necessarily the most obvious choices to perform with her on stage. On the first of two sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden, Williams hand-selected fans to perform their hit songs.