Charli XCX fans say X-rated Grammys performance is ‘best in show’s history’ – but critics blast the star’s ‘lip-syncing’
CHARLI XCX fans are praising her X-rated Grammys performance as the ‘best’ in the show’s history while others are criticizing the star for allegedly lip syncing.
The brat singer threw a massive party on the Grammys stage as she danced with friends Alex Consani and Julia Fox who joined her for the raunchy number.
Charli, 32, wore a barely-there denim belted bikini with sheer lace stockings and black high heels for her performance of Von Dutch mixed with Guess from her smash hit album, brat.
She stayed covered up with sunglasses throughout the duration of the set and managed to stay on the pop star’s face as she was whipping her head around.
The British songwriter started her performance outside the venue as she exited a black SUV with her mic already in hand.
She then walked down a concrete ramp joined by her pals Alex Consani and Julia Fox – who is celebrating her 35th birthday today.
The pop sensation was surrounded by a group of people as if they were dancing at a club and she continued to sing as she was jumping up and down.
She then moved inside, where she stripped off her black fur coat to be in just the denim bikini.
The Boom Clap singer had many provocative shots throughout the performance – including a closeup of her grabbing and shaking her butt.
At one point, she also could be seen patting her private body parts and showing off proactive dance moves as the other performers on stage grinded against each other.
Fans were “amazed” by the fun number, with one declaring it as “literally the best performance I’ve ever seen in my life.”
“Charli you’ve set the bar so high you’re so much the girl you think you are,” the fan continued.
“WE JUST WITNESSED THE BEST GRAMMY PERFORMANCE IN HISTORY, CHARLI XCX YOU’RE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY,” another exclaimed.
“THAT PERFORMANCE WAS INCREDIBLE AND SO CATHARTIC FOR SO MANY REASONS…. THIS IS FOR EVERY CHARLI PROJECT NOT NOMINATED … THEY FINALLY CAUGHT UP,” a third wrote.
“Charli xcx performing the house down and putting Alex Consani on primetime television…the levels of legendaric are far too much,” one more mentioned.
Viewers at home weren’t the only ones entertained – as nearly everyone in the venue was on their feet dancing, including Billie Eilish – who appeared to love the show as she bopped along.
Despite the praise, some critics claim that the closing performance was a “disappointment” due to Charli allegedly lip syncing.
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Album of the Year: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Song of the year: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Best new artist: Chappell Roan
Best pop vocal album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short N’ Sweet
Best pop solo performance: Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best pop duo/group performance: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
Best dance/electronic recording: Justice & Tame Impala – Neverender
Best dance/electronic album: Charli XCX – Brat
Best dance/pop recording: Charli XCX – Von Dutch
Best traditional pop vocal album: Norah Jones – Visions
Best Latin pop album: Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
Best rock performance: The Beatles – Now And Then
Best rock song: St Vincent – Broken Man
Best rock album: The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
Best alternative music performance: St Vincent – Flea
Best alternative music album: St Vincent – All Born Screaming
Best rap performance: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Best rap album: Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Best country duo/group performance: Beyoncé ft Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted
Best country album: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter
Best R&B song: SZA – Saturn
Best R&B album: Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe)Best music video: Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
‘GIVING MINIMAL EFFORT’
“Charli XCX lip syncing, and giving minimal effort, yessss, pop music divas are so back,” one person claimed.
“Was Charli XCX lip syncing that entire performance? Really fun performance, but not the best way to close out the show,” another insisted.
“Lip syncing at the Grammys, really Charli XCX. Which y2K artist is she trying to embody, Ashlee Simpson?” an X user quipped, noting Ashlee’s infamous lip syncing flub on SNL in 2004.
“Charli xcx lip syncing like a mf lmao,” one more said.
The 365 singer did an outfit change for the performance as she had arrived on the Grammys red carpet in a gorgeous corseted couture gown.
The grey Jean Paul Gaultier dress was adorned with ruffles that used 250 meters of chiffon.
She kept the look edgy with thigh-high strappy heels that can be seen under the low-high dress.
Charli, along with Billie, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone, had seven nominations this year – making her one of the most nominated artists of the night.
She ultimately took home the trophy in an impressive three categories.
Her name was called when she won: Best dance/electronic album for brat, Best dance pop recording for Von Dutch, and Best recording package for brat.