US EditionLife | 'STFU': Tyla shuts down 'copycat' claims with clapback after Coachella debut
- Tyla, the 23-year-old South African pop star, performed at Coachella on April 18, 2025.
- Fans online thought Tyla's Coachella outfit resembled Britney Spears's 2001 VMAs attire.
- Tyla wore a green bra top and denim shorts, similar to Spears's jungle-themed performance.
- On April 20, Tyla addressed the fan theory, stating she just thought the outfit was fly with "no inspo."
- Despite Tyla's denial, some fans still speculated about inspiration, while others praised her honesty.
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Tyla vs Britney Spears: Who wore it better?
Tyla’s Coachella outfit has sparked comparisons with Britney Spears. The singer stepped out in a green bra, denim micro shorts, and a body chain at Coachella but this combo quickly reminded people of Britney Spears’ 2001 MTV VMAs denim moment. The copycat talk rolled in fast as fans accused Tyla of mimicking Britney’s look but the Water hitmaker wasn’t having it and clapped back on X: “Love her but I just thought the outfit was fly … no inspo.” …
Tyla Said Her Coachella 2025 Outfit Was Not Inspired By Britney Spears, Which Led To A Heated Exchange Online
Getty Image Tyla’s breakout hit “Water” details her metaphorical desires linked to the quenching liquid. But the tense tidal wave she’s currently facing did not quite fit that fantasy. Over the weekend, the “Push 2 Start” singer closed out her appearance at Coachella 2025. Outside of her brief tussle with a concertgoer for the microphone during weekend two, Tyla’s onstage look sparked a viral response from users online. Thousands of fans praised…
Tyla Says Britney Spears Did Not Inspire Her Coachella Outfit
Christopher Polk/Variety/Getty ImagesTyla’s performance during Coachella Weekend 2 sparked comparisons to another pop icon: Britney Spears. During the April 18 show, the “Water” singer wore a green bra, body chain, and denim mini shorts with green fringe. Fans tied the look to Spears’ 2001 MTV VMAs outfit — when she performed “I’m a Slave 4 U” with a yellow python on her shoulders. But according to Tyla, her ’fit choice was not inspired by anyon…
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