Maren Morris Speaks Out After Fan Gropes Her at Meet-and-Greet: “Please Don’t Override Someone’s Personal Space”
Hey, I’m Riley Carter—your semi-caffeinated guide through the chaos of celebrity life. Let’s talk about this latest incident involving Maren Morris like we’re all just slightly annoyed but still paying attention.
Maren Morris is no stranger to speaking her mind, and she recently took to Instagram to call out a fan who crossed a serious boundary during a meet-and-greet before her Dreamsicle Tour show in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 23. The Grammy-winning singer revealed that someone grabbed her butt during the event, an experience she described as both uncomfortable and unacceptable.
In her Instagram Story, Morris wrote, “Tonight’s show was so fun but someone grabbed my ass during meet and greet before the show.” She added, “I’m going to continue them because one person shouldn’t ruin it for everyone,” emphasizing that while she values connecting with fans, personal space must be respected. “Please know I’m there to connect, share, hug, all the things,” she continued, “but please don’t override someone’s personal space. Love you.”
This isn’t the first time the country star has had to navigate difficult emotional terrain. In 2022, she finalized her divorce from Ryan Hurd after five years of marriage, with whom she shares son Hayes, now 5. The split inspired much of her recent album, though Morris clarified in an interview with The Cut that it wasn’t about documenting the relationship itself, but rather the aftermath: grief, anger, sadness, and the process of rebuilding herself post-breakup.
Fans have also noticed how her music subtly reflects her journey into motherhood. In March, she told People that her son inspired the song “Because of Course” and admitted that every track written since his birth carries some trace of him—even if unintentionally.
Morris has also been open about exploring her identity since coming out as bisexual last year. On the U Up? podcast in May, she discussed how quickly she can connect with women emotionally compared to men, noting that these deep conversations often happen within minutes. “That’s where I sometimes have the hard delineation of romance versus friendship because women can connect so quickly and easily,” she explained. “Which is a magical thing about us—but that’s the comparison, I guess, to dating men.”
While Morris’ story is deeply personal, it’s part of a larger pattern of artists facing unexpected—and sometimes inappropriate—fan behavior during live events. Luke Bryan was hit by a flying object during a performance at the North Dakota State Fair in 2025 but kept singing like a pro. Jonas Brothers’ Nick Jonas once had to plead with fans to stop throwing bracelets onstage after nearly getting hit twice during a California concert in 2023.
Cardi B famously threw her microphone after a fan splashed her with a drink during a Las Vegas show in July 2023. Though police were involved, no charges were ultimately filed. Bebe Rexha, meanwhile, shrugged off being hit in the face with a phone at her June 2023 NYC concert, posting a photo of her bruised eye with the caption, “I’m good.”
So what does this all mean? It means that even in spaces meant for joy and connection, boundaries matter. And Maren Morris isn’t afraid to draw hers clearly.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, People Magazine, The Cut, U Up? Podcast
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