Fans react to Charli XCX’s Twitter dispute with Drag Race star Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Charli XCX and Drag Race star Cynthia Lee Fontaine have clashed on Twitter. The unexpected drama first started when the Vroom Vroom singer shared her thoughts on her friend/frequent collaborator Kim Petras and her debut album Feed the Beast.
While Charli told her followers that she had yet to listen to the record, she did admit to reading Pitchfork’s review, which she described as “interesting.” “I love Kim, and I think she’s exceptionally talented – I’ve seen her work.
I’ve seen her write. I’ve seen her natural instinct. It’s very good. I think she’s in an interesting spot as an artist rn,” she explained via her Instagram Stories on 26 June. “The way I see it is that she’s in a phase where commercial success is more important than wholeheartedly following her artistic instinct (perhaps?).” Charli went on to say that she’s been in the same position before, so she can recognise when someone else is in a similar spot. “I think it’s a crucial phase that some of us need to experience to further access our own core and learn the lesson that our own voices are the most powerful and convicted in the room, despite all the additional opinions that are also always circling around,” she added.
While Charli’s response was neutral and supportive of Kim, Drag Race star Cynthia described the Roll With Me singer’s statement as “cringe.” “So haven’t heard it yet and she decided to make a comment based on someone’s review?
