Charli XCX mocked as she shades Green Day's performance with 'Miss Should Be Headliner' sash at Coachella

INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Charli XCX found herself at the center of backlash on Saturday night, April 12, just hours after lighting up the Coachella stage with a high-energy set.

During the Coachella afterparty, she was seen sporting a provocative sash reading "Miss Should Be Headliner." The moment stirred up buzz online, as many saw it as a subtle dig at Green Day's Coachella performance, with some critics suggesting the pop star may be getting a little too confident for her own good.

Charli XCX seemingly thinks she should have been a Coachella headliner

While the night was headlined by legendary rock band Green Day — winners of 96 awards and nominees for 218 — Charli XCX appeared to subtly express her dissatisfaction with not being given the top slot. 

The message came through loud and clear when she posed at the Coachella afterparty in a white dress and a bold sash reading "Miss Should Be Headliner", tongue cheekily sticking out. The photo quickly spread across social media, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans and critics alike.

Though Charli has enjoyed a major career resurgence, particularly after the success of her 2024 album 'Brat', her achievements still don’t quite match the chart-topping legacy of Green Day. 

With 172 award nominations and 47 wins under her belt, Charli celebrated a milestone with 'Guess', which earned her a UK No1 for the first time in over a decade, as per the Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, Green Day’s enduring influence is reflected in their five UK No 1 albums, ten Top 10s, and an impressive 500 weeks on the UK Top 75, according to the official charts.

Charli’s Coachella set wasn’t short on surprises either. She was joined on stage by Billie Eilish and Lorde, who previewed her first new solo track since 2021— for energetic live debuts of ‘Guess (Remix)' and 'Girl, So Confusing'.

Charli even teased fans with a playful declaration of "Lorde summer 2025." The set closed with a cryptic message flashing behind her, questioning whether Brat Summer was over. But with upcoming appearances at Glastonbury, LIDO Festival, and Parklife, Charli made it clear that Brat Summer is still going strong.

Charli XCX trolled as she appears to take a subtle jab at Green Day

After catching wind of Charli XCX’s subtle jab at Green Day during the Coachella afterparty, many netizens were quick to weigh in—mocking her bold sash and questioning her claim to headliner status.

One wrote, "She should be happy she got the main stage," and another said, "Green Day has more monthly listeners and highlighted political issues. They deserved it more."

A person said, "Green day rules," while someone else added, "Green day has been big over 30 years! I've never even heard a charli xcx song."

"Ain’t no way she really thinks she’s bigger than Green Day😭," another comment read. "She is definitely not a better headliner than Green day 😂," one declared. 

"One 'summer' album and these girls are acting like they're bigger than everyone else," an individual expressed. 

One more said, "Please. as if she's the same caliber as green day and i'm not even that into green day," whereas another added, "Oh I’ve never really cringed over something she’s done before."

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