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Charli XCX has shared a new one with her friend and collaborator Addison Rae, reducing the pop star’s character to a basic but dynamic equation. The post, which simply reads “art + fun + truth + passion = addison!”, caused quite a stir among followers, revealing the two participants in the supportive and skeptical fan conversation about the two’s high-profile friendship.
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The equation is a bitter but fair expression of admiration from one artist to another. Charli It’s as if Charli is saying that a woman’s career is not just a transition for social media purposes, but rather an authentic creative commitment based on the principles of “truth, passion and art.” It’s a very bold statement of support, especially in the cutthroat world of pop music.
Commentators were already treating the equation in a fun and entertaining way. One user wrote: “You were the first to believe in her.” What a bold statement! This comment pretty much sums up the core of Charli XCX’s influence on Rae’s musical adventure. Nowadays most artists have to fight a lot to get acceptance. But having a successful and reputable artist like Charli behind you from the beginning is a huge advantage. You are considered to believe in your raw talent and potential, something that is different from your numbers and fame.
On the other hand, there were still people offering their not-so-good reviews. One person loudly proclaimed, “Addison’s overwhelming amount of forced propaganda will never work lmao.” This opinion illustrates a group of listeners who have quite a few doubts about the marketing strategies that accompany Rae’s musical career. The word “propaganda” displays the most pointed criticism, implying that there is a falsehood to Rae’s personality that runs counter to the “truth” and “passion” that are part of Charli’s equation. Of course, most of the audience sided with the speaker and one even commented, “Addison made you a twinkie and she’s happening whether you like it or not.”
One user deepened the critical discussion by openly labeling Rae an “industrial plant.” This was a somewhat prevalent but powerful accusation in online music circles that would soon draw the attacker into one of the longest reply threads where users debated the meaning of the term and the validity of Rae’s career, which has been nothing more than signing before releasing music and getting early co-signs. One user strongly objected to the label saying, “She hasn’t had any publicity. She’s gotten more press for her film career in Scream Queen than her music. That’s like the opposite of an industrial plant.” This conversation illustrates the situation of many musicians who become famous through social networks and the difficulty of going from being a success on the Internet to obtaining recognition in the music industry.
The post that came with discussions was also filled with pure admiration. People commented things like, “You both look amazing together” and “This was the best part of my year seeing this live,” which gave an idea of the devoted fans who are always there to support the collaboration. Another fan successfully pointed out the duo’s appeal to their followers when they said, “Charli doesn’t sleep, bus, club, another club, another club, plane’…😭,” a clever reference to one of Charli’s famous lines that seems to resonate perfectly with her dazzling, fast-moving public image.
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In conclusion, Charli The singer is determined to take off the pretense of the influencer world with fearless confidence and an omnipresent “truth and passion.” The public’s passionate and divided reaction proves one thing: whether calculated propaganda or true passion is detected here, people are definitely watching. The debate over Rae’s place in music may still have a long way to go, but with Charli XCX’s strong endorsement, her right to be a part of the discussions isn’t easy to question. Charli, who recently celebrated her birthday and transformed for a magazine cover, also announced a new film role.
