VIBE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\u201cPeople are misinformed about the Fresno situation,\u201d he began. \u201cNo one told us a cameraman was shooting my set. I got to the show 10 min before my performance and went on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mario explained that seeing Hudgins moving around in his peripheral vision threw him off during the song. \u201cI almost tripped over the speaker to make sure he wasn’t walking in the same direction,\u201d he wrote, adding that the cameraman \u201cwas too far down stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
He clarified that cameramen are typically positioned farther back unless they\u2019re part of the artist\u2019s team. \u201cA cameraman is not supposed to be that far down stage unless he\u2019s with you and shooting you that close for a reason,\u201d Mario said. \u201cIt really can throw you off. In the midst of all of that while walking back stage right, I got frustrated and that\u2019s when I said, \u2018Yo you gotta get the f— off the stage.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Taking Accountability<\/p>\n
Mario didn\u2019t stop there \u2014 he took full responsibility for how he handled the situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will take accountability,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI\u2019m a 0 to 100 type of person. This is why I stay out the way most of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n
He expressed concern that one moment could overshadow his long-standing professionalism. \u201cI never want one recorded incident to wipe away the work I\u2019ve done as a person to stay out of ya\u2019ll mouths and the blogs!! I\u2019ve performed under all types of circumstances. I\u2019m a very professional person through and through. Anybody who works with me knows that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then came his direct apology to Hudgins: \u201cTo the cameraman, you got caught in the cross fire my boi and I\u2019m sorry u had to experience that! It was nothing personal. You\u2019re welcomed to come and shoot me on tour \u2014 it will be the \u2018Nothing But Us\u2019 tour and we can do it the right way!\u201d<\/p>\n
He wrapped up his message with a note to his supporters: \u201cTo the fans who were triggered, I love u.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cameraman Responds with Positivity<\/p>\n
\u201cHow the night ended in comparison to how it began,\u201d he captioned a carousel of photos from the event.<\/p>\n
Hudgins took a moment to shout out fellow performer Lloyd for his kindness that evening. \u201cTo [Lloyd], I appreciate your professionalism, your performance, and your love for music and your fans,\u201d he wrote. \u201cThank you for taking time out after your performance to have a very meaningful and positive conversation with me. I now have a higher level of respect for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
He closed his message on an uplifting note: \u201cStay positive, my brother, we need more real men like you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moving Forward<\/p>\n
In the end, both Mario and Hudgins handled the aftermath with grace \u2014 one taking responsibility, the other responding with calm and respect. While the moment was an awkward blip caught on camera, it also turned into a reminder that even when tensions rise, humility and accountability can smooth things out just as quickly as a heartfelt R&B track.<\/p>\n
Kayla is the midday host on Detroit\u2019s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She’s made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She\u2019s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it.
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\nShe\u2019s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel.
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\nA few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She\u2019s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community.
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\nShe loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.<\/p>\n