A Grammy-nominated gospel singer clashed with a Delta flight attendant after she refused to stop performing in front of fellow passengers.
In videos shared on social media, 36-year-old Bobbi Storm can be seen making several attempts to put on a show for travelers until an airline employee threatens to escort her off the plane.
The Detroit-born singer is featured on Christian group Maverick City Music’s 2024 Best Gospel Album nominee The Maverick Way.
Footage of the drama begins mid-confrontation, as Storm appears to have stood in the aisle to perform during the flight, while an unimpressed flight attendant directs her back to her seat.
“I’m making maps on the billboards right now,” Storm says, as the guard says, “Can you just sit down and be quiet?”
“I’m making maps on the billboards right now,” Storm says, as the guard says, “Can you just sit down and be quiet?”
In videos shared on social media, 36-year-old Bobbi Storm can be seen making several attempts to put on a show for travelers, prompting an airline employee to threaten to escort her off the plane
The Detroit-born singer is featured on Christian group Maverick City Music’s 2024 Best Gospel Album Grammy-nominated album “The Maverick Way.”
“The seatbelt sign is off.” “It’s not a disturbance,” replies the singer – although she backs down the aisle and still falls into her seat.
The passenger next to her films what happens next as the drama escalates. Back at her seat, Storm begins telling her origin story to her attentive listeners, which is met with mixed reactions.
People sitting across the aisle cast anxious glances in her direction, while a woman appears to be enjoying the spectacle.
“A long time ago I sang on airplanes,” says Storm. “I just found out I’m nominated for two Grammys. My first time ever, guys.’
Several passengers applaud as she continues, “My name is Bobbi Storm and I’m ready for two Grammys.”
“I sing to the Lord and my song is available on all platforms.” It’s called “We Can’t Forget Him.” I want to share this with you.’
Storm reveals that she had planned to give the passengers a song as soon as they boarded the plane – but reconsidered that plan because she had “advanced to the next status.”
But at that point the flight attendant marches back into her line of sight, interrupting her chatter and asking her, “Can you be quiet?”
Storm hits back, claiming the other passengers “enjoyed it”.
“Well, I don’t enjoy it,” the Delta employee replies. “I’m asking you, can you please be quiet?”
“Will I go to jail if I don’t?” Storm asks him.
Storm sang to the passengers after the flight attendant left, thinking their confrontation was over
The Grammy-nominated gospel singer clashed with a Delta flight attendant after she refused to stop singing in front of her fellow passengers
Visibly frustrated, the Delta employee asks her to “please answer the question” and repeats again: “Are you willing and able to be quiet now?”
“I do what the Lord tells me,” says the singer.
“I’m asking you a question, yes or no,” the airline employee replies.
“I am your flight director, I want you to follow my instructions.” My instructions are for you to answer my question. Can you be quiet now?’
But Storm instead turns to the surrounding passengers and asks them: “What do you think?” Nobody answers.
“I’m asking you, ma’am,” the guard replies dryly, only for Storm to ask her question again to her mid-air audience.
The flight attendant finally resorts to a threat and warns her: “If you cannot follow my instructions, you will not take this flight.”
The storm quickly retreats. “If that’s the case, then that’s fine,” she says. “If you’re the person in charge of everything, then that’s fine.”
“Okay, all clear, thank you,” says the flight attendant when their conflict finally seems to be over.
But seconds later, Storm turns back to the other passengers and says in a quiet voice, “I’ll sing it quietly for all of you in the back, if that’s okay.”
“The song is called We Can’t Forget Him.”
About the supervisor, she adds: “I don’t know what the problem is.” “No one else has ever had a problem.”
When Storm told the Delta employee that passengers were “enjoying” her singing, he replied, “Well, I don’t enjoy it.”
Storm got into a confrontation with a Delta Airlines flight attendant after she refused to stop singing to passengers during the flight
The singer’s in-flight performance was widely mocked online after videos of the interaction were shared on social media
Then she starts singing while the surrounding passengers pointedly look away from her.
Others applaud quietly as she finishes the verse and brings her gospel group together.
Their appearance was widely mocked online after videos of the interaction were shared on social media.
“From the Grammys to the no-fly zone real quick,” one person said, while others said it was “disrespectful.”
Storm even shared the video on her Instagram account, sparking a second wave of criticism.
“This could be seen as disruptive, people are tired, traveling and don’t want to be disturbed,” one person said.
“Sharing your gift doesn’t mean harassing other people.” I like you and your music, but that’s not right.
“You ignored the flight attendant’s instructions, that’s not divine.” I’m sure most of them couldn’t care less what you have to say. Be respectful of others.’
Others cringed on the singer’s behalf, saying the video was “second-hand embarrassment” and accusing her of “showing off.”
But Storm doubled down and posted a follow-up video claiming that Delta had reached out to her and apologized to her.
The singer even said she hopes the companion can “learn a valuable lesson about how to treat other people.”
Storm even shared the video on her Instagram account, sparking a second wave of criticism
But Storm doubled down and posted a follow-up video claiming that Delta had reached out to her and apologized to her
Speaking about Delta, she tells her 160,000 followers: “They reached out to me.”
“Whoever called, I can’t say thank you because I don’t want that man to be reprimanded if he loses his job.”
“I just want us to be clear about how we should treat each other.
“There were no rules that were broken and I just spent my time with people after they gave me permission.”
“So I just hope that by watching this he can learn a valuable lesson about how to treat other people.”
She concludes her video by saying that Delta employees are “fans” of her music.