We finally have some updates to the whole Camila Cabello and Charli XCX feud on TikTok—but, spoiler alert, there’s not really any drama to see here!
For those who weren’t aware of the feud rumors, here’s a quick recap of what went down between these two pop stars. It all started on TikTok back in March 2024. In a since-deleted post, Camila shared a clip that showed her sticking her head out of a car window, lip-syncing to her new single “I Luv It,” which features Playboi Carti. The video was fun and carefree, but fans were quick to notice some suspicious similarities between Camila’s new single and Charli XCX‘s 2017 track, “I Got It.”
The plot thickened when, just a day later, Charli XCX posted her own TikTok. In her video, she was also in the back of a car, but instead of lip-syncing to “I Luv It,” she was reciting lyrics from her song “I Got It.” This timing and the similarity to Cabello’s video led fans to speculate that Charli was throwing shade at Camila.
The internet did what it does best—it exploded with theories, comparisons, and, of course, calls for drama. Fans of both artists started taking sides, creating a virtual battleground in the comments sections of both videos.
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However, Camila has finally addressed the situation. In a new interview with The Independent, she revealed how she was initially concerned about the rumored rift between her and Charli. From what she understood, the pair were on good terms—especially given that they both toured together as opening acts for Taylor Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018. “What I was worried about was the relationship between me and [Charli],” she told the publication.
But Camila went on to explain that Charli actually reached out directly to clear the air. According to Camila, Charli said, “Hey, I hope you don’t think that I’m actually mad. This is me playing into the Brat era.” Camila added, “And I totally respect that, you know?”
As Charli XCX fans know, this “Brat era” Charli was referring to is related to her new album, Brat, which was released around the same time as Camila’s C, XOXO. Despite fan speculation about similarities between their music, Camila dismissed the claims that she copied Charli’s style. She told The Independent, “There’s only one song that really references that genre a little bit for 15 seconds,” referring to the hyperpop genre often associated with Charli XCX’s music.
Camila also previously squashed any rumors of suspected feud in an interview with Paper magazine in March 2024. At the time, she said that being compared to Charli XCX is a “huge compliment,” and added, “Charli loves me, so everybody can f*** off.”
This isn’t the first time that Charli XCX’s music has gotten her into some rumored celebrity drama. Most recently, fans speculated that the “Girl, so confusing” singer was feuding with Lorde. However, the pair also cleared the air after working together on a remix. So, just because Charli’s in her Brat era doesn’t mean there’s any drama really going on here. Let the girls be messy in peace!
