Addison Rae sparks controversy with smoking a cigarette during concert

Addison Rae stunned fans in Amsterdam after casually smoking onstage during her concert, sparking mixed reactions.

Addison Rae has sparked controversy after smoking onstage during her Amsterdam concert, leaving fans divided over the bold moment. The social media star turned singer was performing at a packed venue in the Dutch capital when she lit a cigarette in the middle of her set, casually continuing her routine as though it were part of the show.

Addison Rae smoking onstage during Amsterdam concert. pic.twitter.com/FCPGP4xpE6

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The scene was quickly picked up by fans in the audience who filmed the incident and posted it to social media, where it went viral within hours. While some applauded her for embracing a rebellious pop-star image, others criticised the move as irresponsible, particularly given her influence on young.

Comments under the clips ranged from shock to admiration. One fan wrote, “She’s giving old-school rock star energy and I love it,” while another commented, “Not the best example when so many audiences of her fans are teenagers.” Memes, gifs, and edited videos soon spread across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), making Addison one of the most talked-about names of the night.

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The performance itself had already been drawing attention, as Rae has been steadily building her reputation as a live performer. Her Amsterdam show was part of her ongoing European tour, which has seen sold-out crowds in several cities. This particular stop, however, will be remembered more for the cigarette moment than for the setlist.

Industry insiders have noted that smoking onstage has long been a staple of rock icons and edgy pop stars, but in the modern social media era, the action takes on a different weight. Addison’s move is being read by some as a deliberate attempt to break away from her influencer roots and step into the role of a more unpredictable, rebellious artist.

Whether seen as careless or iconic, the stunt has undeniably kept Addison Rae in the headlines. As one fan put it online, “She knows exactly what she’s doing. Everyone’s talking about her now.”