by A Green Day fan page reported Green Day drummer Tré Cool’s response to Charli XCX’s criticism about the band’s Coachella headliner status.
Tré Cool delivered his statement through fashion by wearing a sash with the words “Actual headliner.”
Charli XCX had previously shared a photo during her Coachella afterparty performance. She wore attire displaying “Miss Should Be Headliner,” which questioned Green Day’s position as festival headliners.
The exchange between the artists has captured widespread attention in the festival community.
SF Chronicle revealed that Charli XCX’s Coachella performance featured surprise guests Troye Sivan, Lorde, and Billie Eilish. These appearances strengthened her headliner claims.
Uproxx noted that Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong joined the response. He wore a neon green ‘Brat’ hat during their performance. The hat appeared to reference Charli XCX’s popular album of the same name.
Vinyl Me Please highlighted how this incident sparked new discussions about festival lineup dynamics and headliner selections in the music industry.
Online reactions to Green Day’s headlining performance remained mixed. Fans divided their support between the veteran punk rock band’s position and Charli XCX’s statement about the lineup hierarchy.
The playful exchange continues to fuel social media discussions. Both performers maintain their positions through fashion statements rather than direct confrontation.
