World famous dance move known as Dab has landed a popular Saudi
singer, TV host and actor in problem after he was caught dabbing during
a concert
According to BBC reports, Abdallah Al Shahani was performing at a music
festival in Taif, Saudi Arabia over the weekend when he pulled up the
move on stage.
After the video footage went viral, Al Shahani was reportedly arrested by
authorities. Although, it’s unknown if he has been charged with the
offence.
The Saudi Interior Ministry’s National Commission for Combating Drugs
recently banned the dance move because they believe it references
marijuana use.
Abdallah has since apologised for his actions, writing on Twitter: “I
apologise to our respected government and to my audience for
unintentionally and spontaneously making the dance move at Taif
festival. Please accept my apology.”
Dabbing, or the dab, is a simple dance move which was first
popularized by hip-hop culture in America. The move involves a person
dropping his head into the bent crook of a slanted arm, while raising
the opposite arm in a parallel direction but out straight.