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Carla Feric

Charli XCX: Popularity of Brat was ‘heavy, confusing and very vulnerable change’

Charli XCX during filming for the Graham Norton Show (Jas Lehal Media Assignments/PA) - (PA Wire)

Charli XCX has said the popularity of her Brat album, which sparked a cultural phenomenon after its release in 2024, was “heavy, confusing and a very vulnerable change”.

The singer found huge fame after the release of the record, which caused a frenzy on social media and inspired the “Brat summer” trend, incorporating sultry fashion choices inspired by the neon green and black album cover.

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