Tre Cool, the esteemed drummer of the iconic band Green Day, recently took a lighthearted jab at Charli XCX’s playful declaration of herself as a “Miss Should Be Headliner” . On April 20, he shared a humorous tweet featuring himself adorned in a sash that boldly proclaims “Actual Headliner,” a witty nod to the ongoing banter between artists in the music industry.
This friendly exchange stems from Charli XCX’s performance at Coachella on April 12, which occurred just before Green Day’s headlining set, as noted in a report by NME dated April 14. Post-performance, Charli shared images of herself at the festival’s afterparty proudly wearing the sash that sparked the friendly rivalry.
Tre Cool’s tweet quickly gained traction, amassing over 200,000 likes and prompting an enthusiastic response from Charli XCX, who tweeted,
“obsessed.”
Amid the online chatter, fans weighed in on Tre Cool’s humorous addition to Charli’s brat summer theme. One user remarked that his sash perfectly fits within the playful character of Charli, suggesting that her fans should appreciate his sense of humor:
“This was actually very brat of him. charli and her stans should be cheering,”commented the user.
The conversation took a humorous turn as some netizens compared the performance atmospheres of Green Day and Charli. One user noted that the energy generated by the crowd attending Green Day was unparalleled, stating:
“The Green Day crowd was insane. They give the energy that people were pretending other artists’ crowds did,”
As opinions proliferated, some humorously accused Charli of underestimating Green Day’s significance, with a user quipping:
“Imagine thinking a pop star who got big off one album thinks they should headline over one of the biggest bands of all time that’s BEEN big for decades. Lmao,”they remarked.
In defense of Tre Cool’s reputation, one netizen highlighted his longstanding legacy in the music world:
“I like Charlie’s music but even Tré alone (a rock and roll hall of fame drummer) had better contributions to the music industry over that girl,”they noted.
Hints of a New Era: Charli XCX’s Upcoming Album
On a related note, Charli XCX has hinted at exciting developments regarding her next album during her Coachella performance last weekend. She graced the stage with vibrant choreography, accompanied by a screen that suggested a transition in her musical journey. The screen proclaimed:
“Does this mean that brat summer is finally over????? IDK? maybe? maybe it’s time for a different kind of brat summer? maybe it’s time for me to let go? maybe it’s time to make way for…”
During an interview on February 5, Finn Keane, the co-writer and co-producer of “Brat,”shared insights about Charli’s artistic direction for her next project. He mentioned that there’s a desire to explore new musical territories:
“Chatting to Charli now, there is a desire in her to do the complete opposite thing again, which is very in keeping with her ethos,”he elaborated.
Keane expressed enthusiasm about the forthcoming album, anticipating a showcase of Charli’s evolving artistry:
“I love that spirit. It’s the iconoclastic impulse to rebuild something completely different,”he concluded.
The timeline for her new album release is still unannounced. According to a January 23 report by Variety, Charli XCX is also set to appear in the film “The Moment,”based on her original concept.