Flo Rida Performs With a Baby During Philadelphia Phillies Postgame Concert
Flo Rida performed an impromptu postgame concert at Citizens Bank Park after the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday 18 August, delighting fans by pulling a sleeping baby from the crowd and holding her while singing. The lighthearted moment, which saw the 46-year-old rapper move from the field to the stands and end up performing atop the dugout, quickly went viral on social media, with fans dubbing the child the "People's Princess of Philadelphia".
During an a cappella rendition of his hit "My House", Flo Rida took the toddler, dressed in a Phillies jersey, from her parents, kissed her on the cheek and continued performing before handing her back. He also brought fans and hype men on stage for his 2015 hit "G.D.F.R.", continuing a Phillies tradition of postgame concerts that has previously featured Nelly, Zedd and Vanilla Ice. The Phillies, who sit second in the NL East with a 69-58 record, currently hold a wild-card play-off spot, while Flo Rida boasts 29 Hot 100 entries, including 11 top 10s and three number ones.
- Flo Rida held a baby while performing after a Phillies win
- Moment went viral; fans nicknamed her a "princess"
- Phillies hold a wild-card spot with a 69-58 record
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Flo Rida is the American rapper behind hits such as "Low", "Right Round" and "G.D.F.R.", known for high-energy live shows. American baseball teams often invite musicians to give short, informal concerts for fans after home games, and the Philadelphia Phillies have made this a regular feature at their stadium, Citizens Bank Park, previously hosting artists including Nelly and Vanilla Ice.
The Phillies are a Major League Baseball team currently competing for a place in the play-offs, sitting second in their division and holding a wild-card spot. The Marlins are a rival team they had just beaten when the concert took place.
This story centres on a single lighthearted moment from one of these postgame shows, which was filmed and shared widely online, rather than on any wider news event involving either the team or the performer.