Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after making controversial comments about fellow artist Tate McRae's performance at the BRIT Awards.
The 26-year-old singer took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share her blunt assessment of McRae's rendition of her hit song 'greedy', but the post quickly backfired as fans rushed to defend the Canadian performer.
The Tweet That Started It All
In her since-deleted post, Larsson didn't hold back, writing: "Someone please teach this girl that you don't have to do the absolute most with your body to sell a song." She went further, questioning McRae's vocal delivery and suggesting the performance was unnecessarily energetic.
The criticism came after McRae delivered a high-energy performance of her breakout single during Tuesday's awards ceremony, complete with the intricate choreography that has become her signature.
Fan Reaction Turns Against Larsson
Almost immediately, music fans expressed their disappointment with Larsson's comments, with many calling them "unnecessary" and "mean-spirited".
One social media user responded: "The way Zara Larsson just tried to tear down another woman for no reason... We don't do that here." Another added: "Tate is 20 years old and performing at the BRITs. Why not celebrate her success instead?"
A Pattern of Controversy?
This isn't the first time Larsson has found herself in hot water over social media comments. The 'Lush Life' singer has built a reputation for being outspoken online, though this latest incident appears to have crossed a line for many followers.
Meanwhile, McRae has maintained her professionalism throughout the incident, choosing not to respond directly to the criticism and instead focusing on her successful BRIT Awards appearance.
The controversy highlights the delicate balance artists must strike when commenting on their peers' work in the age of social media, where every opinion can quickly escalate into a full-blown online feud.
