Katy Perry powered through a midair prop malfunction during her concert in San Francisco, California, on Friday night.

WASHINGTON — Pop star Katy Perry suffered a scary mid-air prop malfunction while dangling high above the crowd during her "Lifetimes Tour" performance Friday night in San Francisco.

A scare for Katy Perry during her show in San Francisco. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on July 21, 2025.

Katy Perry was in San Francisco on Friday night performing as part of her Lifetimes Tour, when a giant butterfly prop she was riding malfunctioned as it hung suspended over the crowd.