Harry Styles drank from one of his green Adidas sneakers at his recent concert in Australia, participating in a long-standing tradition known as a “shoey.” The moment was shared on social media by a concert attendee. “This is one of the most disgusting traditions I’ve ever witnessed,” Styles joked to the audience. After pouring a drink into the shoe and downing it, he remarked, “I feel like a different person. I feel ashamed of myself. It feels so personal. Such an intimate moment to be shared with so many people.” He also joked that he “will be discussing this with my therapist at length.”
Many artists have taken a drink from their shoes at concerts in Australia over the years. Both Machine Gun Kelly and Post Malone as well as many more have done so during their concerts. After Malone’s “Shoey,” fans expressed concern about the singer’s well-being as he also looked noticeably thinner on stage.
Harry Styles’ “Shoey”
Styles’ Australian show comes after wrapping up a sold-out, 42-date tour in the United States that began in 2021. He was also recently named the British artist of the year at the 2023 BRIT Awards. In accepting the award, Styles thanked his former One Direction bandmates. “I want to thank my mum for signing me up for X Factor without telling me, so I literally wouldn’t be here without you. I want to thank Niall, Louis, Liam, and Zayn because I wouldn’t be here without you either. Thank you so much,” Styles said in his speech. He also recognized some of the female artists who he beat out for the honor. “I’m really really grateful for this and I’m very aware of my privilege up here tonight so this award is for Rina, Charli, Florence, Mabel, and Becky,” he said, referencing Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX, Florence Welch, Mabel, and Becky Hill.
Styles also took home Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards, earlier this month, for his project, Harry’s House. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 521,500 album-equivalent units back in May 2022.
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