Marc Anthony's 'Pitiful' State During Recent Concert Causes Concern - Video

Earlier this month, the recognized Latin singer took the stage at the Batería pier in A Coruña, before an expectant audience that had not seen him live for years. Yet, the show became memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Social media erupted in criticism after videos surfaced showing an angry and saddened crowd at a Marc Anthony concert in Spain. In the clips, the singer seems to be struggling during his performance, which netizens and concertgoers were quick to blame on a very specific cause. Here are all the details and videos of what happened.

An Hour Late

The July 13 show in A Coruña was scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. However, according to a report by journalist Javier Ceriani, the concert didn't begin until an hour later. By then, the audience had grown impatient.

Ceriani also uploaded a video that went viral, showing the musician singing but constantly stopping to catch his breath and even pointing the microphone toward the audience. Many interpreted his behavior as somewhat erratic, and there were reports of tension, complaints, and boos throughout the show.

The Concern from Fans

The video also set off alarm bells for many fans who love him. "What's wrong with him, how embarrassing, old age got to him and he's not realizing it," commented one netizen on Instagram.

"Oh no, how sad, he's going the way of Hector Lavoe," lamented an Instagrammer, comparing him to the legendary Puerto Rican musician who suffered from substance abuse problems that deteriorated his career and may have precipitated his early demise.

"His wife should help him, I don't understand how a woman can be happy in a relationship when the man has those problems!" someone else opined. "Marc, he needs urgent help. He doesn't deserve to end like this. Great singer," commented another person.

One netizen pointed out the singer's physical appearance, noting that he currently looks very thin. "How sad, poor man, he already looks like an X-ray," she wrote.

Other comments speculated about his possible substance abuse problems. "What a shame at this stage of his career and his life he has not been able to overcome his vices," wrote someone.

Along the same lines, another person added, "It is that he reduces half a gram more and literally disappears," and with crushing finality, someone expressed, "The vice is bigger than the artist, pitiful."

It Has Happened Before

This situation reminded some people of what went down during his 2011 Grammy Awards appearance. At the time, the singer was still married to Jennifer Lopez.

Back then, they presented an award together, but he went off-script and acted strangely, something that also fueled speculation. Lopez looked particularly nervous during the segment.

The Show in Coruña

Here you can see how the "Vivir Mi Vida (Live My Life)" singer looked during his performance a few weeks ago. The caption reads, "A Coruña we want our money back, this guy started an hour late, he was drunk and then some."

Some netizens attributed his difficulties to age, but others were not so convinced. In another video, the singer skipped parts of the lyrics and struggled to keep up with the song, which is why he turned his microphone to the audience. You can watch it here:

Regardless, the legendary singer still packs stadiums, and his fans are genuinely worried about his well-being. His immense contribution to Latin music is undeniable, and for many Spanish speakers, his music has served as the soundtrack for the most significant moments of their lives.