Lizzo's subtle shade at Trump’s tariffs during 'SNL' performance divides Internet: 'Superficial stunt'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Lizzo didn’t just grace the 'Saturday Night Live' stage to perform—she came to say something.

After a long break from the spotlight due to a headline-grabbing lawsuit, the pop powerhouse used her 'SNL' performance to remind everyone that she can still make a statement. This time, her message was spelled out loud and clear across her chest.

Lizzo’s 'tarrified' jab at Donald Trump

Performing her new single 'Still Bad' during the Jon Hamm-hosted episode, Lizzo stepped out on stage looking unfazed by the ongoing lawsuit with her former backup dancers who accused her of misconduct last year—allegations she has denied and continues to fight in court.

Lizzo walked on stage with confidence, rocking a crimson crop top that sent social media into a full-on meltdown. The shirt simply read, “TARRIFIED”—a cheeky yet unmistakable jab at President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs.

To hammer the point home, the Star-Spangled Banner was projected across the curtains as she sang.

Internet reacts to Lizzo's 'tarrified' shirt

Naturally, Lizzo's fans flooded X (formerly Twitter), fawning over the shirt.

"LIZZO’S SHIRT SAYS “TARIFFIED” OMG IM DEAD #snl," one posted on X.

"Where do I get Lizzo’s #tarrified shirt? #SNL," another asked.

"Lizzo never wears clothes. She wears conversations," someone else gushed read.

"I’m sure the right-wing reaction to this Lizzo performance on SNL will be very normal," another sarcastically added.

Of course, not everyone was clapping.

"You’re a rich artist trying to be relatable," a person wrote.

"She needs to tariff some of that food she’s eating," another quipped.

"She is looking so weird idk why," a comment read.

"Is mixing politics with pop culture a smart move or just a superficial stunt?" another wondered.

For her second song, Lizzo slipped into a jaw-dropping diaphanous gold gown paired with a massive translucent cape that practically floated across the stage as she belted out 'Love In Real Life'—a single released back in February. The song marked her first major solo drop since 'Pink', the glittery anthem she penned for the 'Barbie' soundtrack.

Also worth noting is that Lizzo’s appearance comes after more than a year of what she’s called her “weight release” journey, the Daily Mail reported.

Lizzo has been a longtime critic of Donald Trump

Lizzo has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, often using her platform to oppose his policies and rhetoric. During the last election cycle, Trump made a jab suggesting that if Kamala Harris became president, “the whole country would be like Detroit.”

But Lizzo turned what was meant as an insult into a full-blown rally cry—and she did it right in the Motor City’s backyard.

“I'm so proud to be from this city. You know, they say if Kamala wins, then the whole country will be like Detroit. Ok. Proud like Detroit! Resilient like Detroit! We're talking about the same Detroit that innovated the auto industry and the music industry, so put some respect on Detroit's name!" she declared.

Lizzo did everything she could to support Harris' presidential bid—even throwing in a nod to her own hit single 'About Damn Time'.

When asked whether she thought the country was ready for a woman president, Lizzo quipped: “If you ask me if America's ready for its first woman president? I only got one thing to say, it's about damn time!"

She also dropped some real talk about the power of the ballot box. “If your vote didn't matter, then voter suppression wouldn't exist," the pop star insisted, concluding with a direct call to her fellow Michiganders.

“This is the swing state of all swing states, so every last vote here counts," she noted.

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