Benson Boone Brings Out Brian May at Coachella—Crowd Doesn’t React, So He Trolls Them Hard
Benson Boone vs. Coachella Crowd: The Brian May Snub That Sparked a Viral Troll
What Should’ve Been a Legendary Moment Fell Flat
During his April 11 performance at Coachella, rising pop star Benson Boone surprised fans by bringing out a rock legend—none other than Brian May of Queen. It should’ve been an epic moment. It should’ve blown the roof off the place (if there was one). But instead? The audience barely reacted.
And Boone? He wasn’t about to let it slide.
Coachella Crowd Doesn’t Realize They’re in the Presence of Rock Royalty
Brian May's Surprise Appearance Gets a Lukewarm Response
As reported by People Magazine, Boone had invited Brian May to join him on stage during his first Coachella set, asking the iconic guitarist to play during the performance. But the audience’s reaction was… disappointingly dull. No roars. No screams. No true celebration of May’s legendary status.
Boone, shocked by the crowd’s indifference, took to TikTok to poke fun at the situation. In a now-viral video, he trolled the crowd for their underwhelming response, making it clear that he thought they had missed a historic moment.
The Ultimate Troll: A Cardboard Cutout and a Freddie-Inspired Cape
Boone Doubles Down During His Second Performance
Benson Boone wasn’t done. In fact, he turned the disappointment into comedy gold. During his second performance, he leaned hard into the joke.
Wearing a Freddie Mercury-inspired cape, Boone teased fans on TikTok beforehand, saying:
“Just wait till you see who I bring up for Bohemian Rhapsody today.”
But instead of bringing out Brian May again, Boone walked on stage with a life-sized cardboard cutout of the Queen guitarist. The cutout showed May holding his iconic guitar, in full rockstar mode.
Boone Parades and Serenades the Cutout
The cardboard Brian May took center stage. Boone carried it proudly, lifted it high for the crowd to see, and even paraded it around the stage. At one point, he even serenaded the cutout, turning the moment into both a tribute and a hilarious clapback.
According to reports, the cutout kept falling over, but Boone never broke character. The whole thing was a satirical performance art piece, poking fun at how the Coachella crowd had failed to appreciate a music legend just two days earlier.
TikTok: Boone’s Weapon of Choice for the Roast
“Brian May Is a Legend—Why Didn’t You React?”
On April 13, Boone posted another hilarious TikTok, lip-syncing Bohemian Rhapsody into a banana—a not-so-subtle nod to the absurdity of the situation. The video ended with Boone looking exasperated by the (imaginary) crowd’s reaction.
In the caption, Boone wrote:
“Me trying to get the crowd at Coachella to understand what an absolute legend Brian May is… and the cultural impact he has on music and THE WORLD.”
It was the perfect blend of frustration and comedy—and fans loved it.
Boone’s Instagram Story: More Jokes, More Love for Brian May
“Looking Extra Spicy Today”
Boone didn’t stop with TikTok. He also posted a photo of himself posing with the Brian May cutout on his Instagram Stories, captioning it:
“@brianmayforreal looking extra spicy today.”
It was a cheeky but affectionate nod to the legendary guitarist—and one last roast for the crowd that just didn’t get it.
Fans React Online: “We Get It, Benson!”
While the Coachella crowd may have missed the moment, the internet sure didn’t. Fans on TikTok and Instagram rallied behind Boone, praising him for recognizing a true legend and handling the awkward moment with humor and creativity.
Comments flooded in:
- The disrespect for Brian May is wild, but Benson handled it like a king
- The cardboard cutout?? Iconic.
People really need to learn some music history.
Who Is Brian May? A Quick Reminder for the Uninformed
For those who somehow don’t know: Brian May is the lead guitarist of Queen, one of the greatest rock bands of all time. He co-wrote hits like We Will Rock You, The Show Must Go On, and of course, played that unforgettable solo in Bohemian Rhapsody. He’s also an astrophysicist and a knighted British icon.
In short: He’s kind of a big deal. And Benson Boone knows it—even if the Coachella crowd didn’t.
Benson Boone Turns a Flop Into a Viral Win
Benson Boone could’ve been bitter about the audience’s weak response. Instead, he turned the moment into a viral sensation that was both hilarious and respectful to the legend he brought on stage. The way he trolled the crowd, embraced humor, and stood by Brian May’s legacy is winning fans across the internet.
Whether you were there or not, this moment is now Coachella history—just not in the way anyone expected.
