Pop star Charli XCX has shared an interesting tidbit from her teenage years, revealing that her parents used to drive her to raves where she performed at the young age of 15.
The singer admitted that she managed to convince her parents to take her to these late-night events by telling them she had swim practice at 2:00 A.M.
Charli’s album Brat sparked a cultural phenomenon over the summer, with many people adopting the “brat” lifestyle. Since its release in June, the album has gained momentum through its original tracks and remixes.
During her hosting gig on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the US, Charli reflected on her journey to stardom, mentioning how she started performing at a young age, playing at her first rave when she was just 15.
She humorously recalled how her parents drove her to the rave under the guise of swim practice.
The British pop star’s album inspired a wave of social media posts, dance trends, and even caught the attention of US presidential candidate Kamala Harris, who rebranded her social media with a brat theme to appeal to younger voters.
On SNL, Charli delved into the meaning of being a “brat,” describing it as an attitude and vibe. She highlighted an incident involving Martha Stewart to illustrate what being a brat entails. According to Charli, anyone can embody the brat mentality by keeping it real and being vulnerable.
Charli XCX’s definition of a brat includes someone who parties through breakdowns, is honest, blunt, and a bit volatile. She has detailed a brat’s aesthetic, which includes a pack of cigarettes, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top with no bra.
The concept of being a “brat” has gained popularity on platforms like TikTok, with Charli’s brat girl summer seen as a rebellion against traditional feminine trends. Collins Dictionary even crowned “brat” as the word of the year, defining it as someone with a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.
