PinkPantheress Termed “Queen” for This Million Dollar Gesture for a Fan at Nationwide Arena

Published 07/22/2024, 12:40 AM EDT

In the music industry, fan loyalty is driven not just by the quality of craftsmanship but also by the artists’ personal charisma. Similarly, although singers like Taylor Swift and Adele are celebrated for their immense talent, their appeal extends beyond their skills with their humanitarian efforts and acts of kindness, contributing strongly to forging a bond with fans. While these artists have maintained their influential status, this time, it was PinkPantheress who won the fans with a truly priceless gesture, earning her the spotlight.

Victoria Beverly Walker, better known in the world of music as PinkPantheress, joined the famously masked artist and producer, Marshmello, at the 2024 MLS All-Star Concert at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, July 21, in Columbus, Ohio. However, PinkPantheress managed to break the Internet with a singular act of generosity as she gifted the Coach bag she was carrying on stage to a fan present in the front row of the arena of the teeming stadium. 

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The bag she gifted appeared to be a Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag with Quilting, valued at around $400. Despite the hefty price tag, for the fortunate fan, the bag is now worth a million dollars in sentimental value, as it is a unique and memorable gesture. While for the lucky fan, the bag’s value may have skyrocketed to something indefinitely priceless, for her fandom, the emotions for the artist have struck the roof. 

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Though such a landscape of admiration is seldom seen in the typically packed concert arenas, fans looked visibly wooed by her act as even fans online were ready to dub her as the next favorite.

Fans crown PinkPantheress for her overwhelming generosity

Concert arenas often capture uniquely magical moments that are rarely seen elsewhere. In February, billionaire pop icon Taylor Swift made headlines by giving her prized ‘22’ hat to an Australian fan fighting cancer. Last September, Travis Barker also grabbed attention by gifting a fan with his drumsticks during a Blink-182 tour. Now, with PinkPantheress joining the ranks with a truly extravagant gift, fans have truly found their next role model.

Many fans took note of the authenticity with which the artist approached her fan with a gift, while others could foresee how the memento would be worth a skyline someday.

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Meanwhile, some were occupied correcting the error of the outlet that mistook the Coach bag for a Chanel one. Despite the mix-up, fans recognized that the heartwarming moment was elevated by PinkPantheress’s kindness, rather than the bag’s price tag. While many were quick to praise her for being an icon, she significantly expanded her fanbase through this single act of generosity, proving that kindness is a reward in itself.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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