Pop sensation Charli XCX recently stirred up social media with a tweet that has since garnered over 55 million views. The tweet, which referenced her latest studio album “Brat,” read: “Kamala IS brat.” This post came after President Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic presidential nominee, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement.
Charli XCX, who boasts a following of 3.6 million on X (formerly Twitter), emphasized that her tweet was not intended as a political statement but rather as a lighthearted and positive message. Her endorsement, though informal, caught the attention of Harris’ campaign, which promptly incorporated the phrase into their social media strategy, mimicking the style of Charli’s album cover with the slogan “welcome to kamala hq.”
The tweet quickly went viral, leading to widespread media speculation about its potential influence on young voters. According to New York Magazine, the mainstream media suggested that Charli’s endorsement could drive increased voter turnout among younger demographics.
Despite the buzz, Charli XCX has clarified her stance on the matter. Although she cannot vote in the upcoming U.S. elections as she is not an American citizen, Charli expressed that being on the “right side of democracy” is crucial to her. She emphasized her commitment to supporting democratic values and women’s rights, stating, “It’s important to be on the right side of democracy. I’m happy to help to prevent democracy from failing forever.”
Charli XCX also made it clear that she does not see herself as a political artist. She explained, “My music is not political. Everything I do in my life feeds back into my art. Everything I say, wear, think, enjoy — it all funnels back into my art. Politics doesn’t feed my art.”
In summary, while Charli XCX’s tweet was a casual nod to Kamala Harris, it inadvertently sparked a larger conversation about the role of celebrities in political discourse and their influence on public opinion.
