Charli XCX & Green Day Coachella Headliner Controversy Explained

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The friendly competition between Charli XCX and Green Day during their performances at Coachella intensified during the second weekend. After Charli made a statement by wearing a “Miss Should Be Headliner” sash during the first weekend, members of Green Day retaliated with humorous comments that sparked excitement among fans from both groups.

Here’s what happened to Charli XCX and Green Day

During the first weekend of Coachella, Charli XCX sparked what seemed like a playful disagreement with members of Green Day when she wore a sash labeling herself as “Miss Should Be Headliner.” In response, during Weekend 2, Green Day’s drummer, Tré Cool, jokingly countered by posing with a sash crafted from toilet paper rolls that read, “Actually Headliner.

During their Coachella show, Billie Joe Armstron, the lead singer and guitarist of Green Day, showed appreciation for Charli XCX’s playful remarks. Notably, the award-winning artist donned a vibrant neon green “Brat” baseball cap during the performance.

I hopped onto the platform that was once Twitter to retort to Green Day’s jab, simply saying, “I’m smitten.” The amusing back-and-forth between these musicians left fans in awe of Green Day’s clever humor. A fan of Charli XCX, the “Speed Drive” singer, posted on the same platform, “Green Day referencing Charli XCX with an ‘Actual Headliner’ sash and a BRAT hat during their Coachella show last night. That’s how you steal the show!

One enthusiastic spectator exclaimed, “Billie Joe Armstrong donning a brat hat during the Green Day Coachella performance to subtly criticize Charlie XCX was an unexpectedly bold maneuver.” Another admirer concurred, expressing, “It’s hard to deny there isn’t a hint of shade involved; Green Day are the true rebels.

Over at Coachella, I couldn’t help but notice Green Day expressing their solidarity for Palestine during their rendition of “Jesus of Suburbia.” In week one, Billie Joe Armstrong switched up the lyrics to reflect this support, and it’s been met with a wave of appreciation across social media. It’s truly inspiring!

To draw attention to the persistent Israel-Gaza conflict, the 53-year-old artist changed the words of his song to say, “Running away from pain like the children from Palestine/ Stories from a shattered home.” During Weekend 2, Armstrong modified the lyrics of “Jesus of Suburbia” and sang, “Or am I just J.D. Vance, not overjoyed?” Originally, the lyrics were “Am I re—— or am I just overjoyed?” (as reported by Rolling Stone)

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2025-04-21 12:10