Country music superstar Morgan Wallen finds himself in serious legal trouble after an alarming incident that saw a chair hurled from the roof of a six-storey Nashville bar, landing dangerously close to police officers.
The 30-year-old singer was taken into custody on Sunday and faces three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanour disorderly conduct charge following the shocking episode at Luke's 32 Bridge Bar, his own downtown Nashville establishment.
The Rooftop Incident That Sparked Arrest
According to arrest affidavits, the trouble began when Wallen allegedly threw a chair from the rooftop bar, sending it plummeting to the street below. The chair landed approximately three feet from where Nashville police officers were standing, creating what authorities described as a potentially deadly situation.
An eyewitness told authorities they watched Wallen "pick up a chair, throw it over his head, and launch it from the sixth floor, laughing as the chair flew down to the street below." The incident occurred just after 11pm on Sunday evening, adding to the growing list of controversies surrounding the troubled country star.
Wallen's Checkered History Continues
This isn't the first time Wallen has found himself at the centre of controversy. The "Whiskey Glasses" singer previously faced widespread condemnation after a video surfaced in 2021 showing him using a racial slur outside his home.
That incident led to his temporary suspension from his record label and removal from radio playlists, though his career eventually recovered with massive streaming numbers and chart success.
Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed Wallen was booked into jail on Monday morning and released shortly after. His attorney confirmed they are cooperating with authorities regarding the incident.
Fallout and Fan Reactions
The timing couldn't be worse for Wallen, who recently announced his "One Night At A Time" tour extension. Fans have taken to social media with mixed reactions, some defending the star while others express disappointment at his repeated problematic behaviour.
Nashville's Broadway entertainment district, where the incident occurred, is known for its vibrant nightlife but has seen increased scrutiny over safety concerns in recent years. This incident is likely to fuel further discussions about security measures in the popular tourist area.
As the legal process unfolds, the country music industry watches closely to see how this latest scandal will impact one of its biggest current stars.
