Charli XCX never thought her post “Kamala Is Brat” would go viral

Charli XCX has spoken out about her viral post, “Kamala IS a brat,” and what she expected would happen after sharing those three words on X (formerly Twitter).

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In a new interview with New York Magazinethe “Brat” singer opened the post, which was published following Joe Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election. The tweet went viral and was picked up by Harris' campaign team, leading to a strange collision of worlds as CNN attempted to explain the concept of “Brat” live on air.

“Being on the right side of democracy, on the right side of women's rights, is extremely important to me,” the singer explained. “I'm happy to help prevent democracy from failing forever.”

Kamala is a brat

– Charli (@charli_xcx) July 22, 2024

“I knew what I was doing, of course,” she continued, but added that she did not expect the enormous response to the tweet. “Did I think my speech about being a messy bitch and partying and needing a Bic lighter and a pack of Marlboro Lights would be CNN? NO.”

XCX also said she doesn't want to be a “political artist.” “I'm not Bob Dylan and I've never pretended to be one. My music is not political. Everything I do in my life feeds back into my art. Everything I say, wear, think, enjoy – all of that feeds back into my art. Politics doesn't feed my art.”

Elsewhere in her chat, Charli XCX also revealed that she has been working in the studio with the likes of Bon Iver and Danielle Haim. Speaking to the outlet, she said that she spent the night before her chat in the studio with the “Skinny Love” hitmaker and middle sister of the Haim group.

She also revealed that another, more comprehensive project was in the works, but did not confirm whether it would be a remix album. “But it's definitely in the bratosphere, so to speak,” she said.

In a four-star review by “Brat” NME wrote: “It all paints a picture of who XCX is in 2024. Growing pains, grief and nagging doubts are intertwined with confidence, celebratory spirit and the knowledge of XCX's place in the music landscape – in fact, she starts '360' knowing, 'I've walked my own path and made it / I'm your favorite reference baby.'”

“With 'Brat', XCX proves that it always sounds pretty good when she goes her own way.”