Austin Mahone Probably Doesn’t Need Your Cellphone


Austin Mahone loves his fans, but he really doesn’t have a need for their cellphones.

Like most teenage musicians with loyal and extremely dedicated fans, Mahone often finds a number of objects thrown in his general direction during live shows. Some of the items that frequently makes their way to the stage are cellphones, something Austin finds more than a little strange. After all, why someone would want to pelt their favorite recording artist with an expensive gadget is truly behind our comprehension.

According to Just Jared, this is something that Austin Mahone has to deal with on a fairly regular basis. While most of us wouldn’t dream of hitting a musician with a cellphone, Mahomies apparently don’t have a problem clocking the poor guy during his concerts.

“I’ve had girls throw their phones at me on stage, their car keys at me, I’ve had girls hop in my car when I’m leaving a show. I’ve had girls try to kiss me in the meet and greet, it’s pretty funny.”

Of course, Mahone seems to roll with the proverbial punches. In fact, he understands why fans react in such an extreme fashion.

“Music definitely creates an insane connection. I’ve heard people say I’ve saved their lives and that’s a pretty big thing to say. For me, I’m still trying to understand how I can save lives. I’m making such an impact on people and it makes me feel good and it definitely humbles me a lot.”

Mahone fans are a decidedly dedicated bunch, not unlike the girls who tend to follow Justin Bieber through his daily life and career. However, Austin would appreciate it if everyone would stop with the constant comparisons. Sure, they’re both young white pop singers who were famously discovered on YouTube, but that’s where the similarities end.

Austin is understandably testy about the situation.

“I can kind of see where they’re coming from, but at the same time, it’s kind of obnoxious. They see a young kid who sings and dances and… they’re like, ‘Oh another Justin Bieber.’ Like, you don’t even know. You don’t know me. You don’t know my music. You’re just making assumptions.”

A word to the wise, Austin Mahone fanatics. Please don’t throw your cellphones at the guy when he’s trying to entertain the masses. If one of those gadgets does him serious harm, you’re going to irritate a lot of like-minded individuals. What’s worse, he might throw it right back at you. Hey — it could happen. What your heads.

[Lead image via J-14]

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