Charli XCX has issued a plea to her fans, urging them to refrain from chanting derogatory statements about Taylor Swift during her concerts. The singer expressed her discomfort with reports of audiences at her recent show in São Paulo, Brazil, joining in with chants like “Taylor Swift is dead.”
Taking to Instagram, Charli XCX, known for hits like “Brat,” stated that she will not tolerate such behavior any longer. She called upon those engaging in such chants, whether online or at her shows, to cease this negative activity. Charli emphasized that this kind of behavior goes against her intentions and disturbs her, expressing disbelief that anyone would think it appropriate within their community.
The context of these chants likely stems from the competitive environment between Charli and Taylor, as both artists recently released albums. Charli’s “Brat” has been vying for the top spot in charts, facing competition from Taylor’s “The Tortured Poets Department.” Speculation also arose due to both artists’ associations with members of the band The 1975, with some interpreting Charli’s song “Sympathy is a Knife” as referencing Taylor.
The song includes lyrics alluding to a girl who taps into Charli’s insecurities, mentioning not wanting to see her backstage at her boyfriend’s show. This lyrical content, combined with Charli’s previous comments about her experiences as Taylor’s opening act, has drawn criticism from Swift’s fans.
Charli XCX has been vocal about themes of female relationships in the music industry, particularly addressing the complexities and layers of such connections. She spoke about this in interviews, including her track “Girl, So Confusing,” emphasizing that relationships between women can be both supportive and challenging simultaneously.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift continues her Eras tour with multiple shows at Wembley, joined onstage by her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Charli’s “Brat” tour is ongoing, with upcoming stops in Europe followed by performances in the UK later in the year, after her summer tour in the US.
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