Charli XCX, known for her deep understanding of pop music, has made a bold statement in a recent TikTok interview. The singer, who recently released her highly praised album “Brat,” was asked to rank some of the biggest names in pop music. Her choices have sparked quite a conversation among fans and music enthusiasts.
In the interview, Charli was first asked to choose between Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Without hesitation, she picked Rihanna. This choice remained consistent throughout most of the interview, even when pitted against other major stars like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Lorde, Phoebe Bridgers, Troye Sivan, Lily Allen, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, and Camila Cabello.
Charli admitted at the start of the interview, “I’m so scared for this whole thing,” laughing nervously. Despite her apprehension, she confidently stood by her choices.
While many artists were mentioned, Charli had special remarks for a few. She expressed her admiration for Sabrina Carpenter, saying, “I really do love ‘Espresso.'” She also held Chappell Roan in high regard, calling her “God tier.”
When Doja Cat’s name came up, Charli was quick to praise her. “I do really love Doja Cat’s record, and I love her whole, like, what she’s doing,” she said. However, she still maintained that Rihanna was her top choice.
Even when asked about The 1975, whose drummer George Daniel is Charli’s fiancé, she didn’t waver. “I’m the biggest Rihanna stan ever,” she declared, laughing.
The only time Charli’s answer changed was when she was asked to choose between Rihanna and Sky Ferreira. “It’s really tough,” she admitted, ultimately choosing Ferreira. “That didn’t come lightly. I really love Sky. She’s one of a kind.”
The interview was light-hearted and fun, but it also touched on deeper issues. Charli discussed the pressures of being compared to other female artists, a theme she explores in her song “Girl, So Confusing” from her album “Brat.” She told The Guardian, “In the music industry, it was distilled into this idea that if you support women, and you like other women, then you’re a good feminist. The reverse of that is, if you don’t like all other women who exist and breathe on this Earth then you’re a bad feminist … That’s just such an unrealistic expectation of women.”
Charli’s candidness and humor in the interview have endeared her even more to her fans. Her almost-unstoppable love for Rihanna was evident, but her ultimate choice of Sky Ferreira over Rihanna and Billie Eilish has certainly given fans something to talk about.
