Billie Eilish is quite vocal, no doubt. At the People’s Choice Awards this weekend, the 22-year-old pop sensation appeared to speak the truth, albeit unfiltered. The nine-time Grammy Award winner has sparked controversy once again following the release of a video online in which she expressed her irritation due to the presence of famous TikTokers.
The recent lip-reading scandals at award shows that engulfed celebrities like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Emily Blunt appear to have taught Eilish nothing. Expectedly, her recent irritation caused a great deal of anger within the online community, inviting the wrath of TikTokers.
Despite the wrath of TikTok users, her devoted fan base has defended her, emphasizing her right to express herself and questioning the validity of the criticism.
Billie Eilish Is Not Pleased With Tiktokers’ Attendance at The People’s Choice Awards 2024?
A confused Billie Eilish can be heard whispering something about the attendees of the ceremony in a widely shared video from the event. After her whispered conversation with Kylie Minogue at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards was captured on camera, the young singer-songwriter, 22, found herself embroiled in a controversy of her own.
On Sunday, February 18, Eilish and Minogue were spotted chatting up a storm at the award show in Santa Monica. Sadly, fans caught a specific moment in the conversation and it appears the Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry star may have been making some gossip about other attendees of the award show.
Billie Eilish is going viral for this video at the 2024 #PCAs: “There’s some like… TikTokers here." pic.twitter.com/4grkAND9gO
— What's Trending (@WhatsTrending) February 19, 2024
Partially covering her mouth, Eilish seemed to say to Minogue (via TMZ):
“There’s so many TikTokers here.”
Both celebrities appeared to nod in agreement, as the Australian singer-songwriter, 55, reportedly responded with this:
“Like no need.”
It is possible to argue that Eilish’s statement was more of an observation than a criticism because a significant number of TikTok stars, including America Ferrera, Carmen Electra, and Alix Earle, were present at the event! Yet fans via Twitter quickly took notice of the moment.
But Billie Eilish’s Beloved Fans Can’t Keep Calm
The outcry was immediate and intense, with TikTokers and their followers taking to social media to stand up for their community and demand that Billie Eilish issue an apology. Many argued that TikTok has grown into an appropriate place for artists to exhibit their skills and that Eilish’s comments were not only ill-informed but also dismissive of the effort and commitment that goes into developing content.
Regardless, Eilish’s loyal fan base has stood by her despite the anger of TikTokers, emphasizing her freedom of speech and raising doubts about the validity of the criticism. They emphasize that she has the right to question the industry she works in while claiming that her statements were misinterpreted.
Let’s read some of the tweets on X:
they literally let anyone in there
— Delilah (@waifudelilah) February 19, 2024
I can
Billie Eilish was asking the right question.Why are TikTokers at people choice awards?
— Mitch 🇨🇦 i support caryma 🫡 (@Mitch6669) February 20, 2024
"Tiktokers are the worst."
— Eaaaw (@Eaaaw) February 20, 2024
All she said is there’s tiktokers over there . A statement of fact
— Julianne (egg) 🥚🐣 (rep is happening today) (@eggscrams) February 19, 2024
She’s so right for this, I’m gonna stream her today
— PokePaulie 🦮 (@pokepauliee) February 19, 2024
tiktokers everywhere like a plague..
— Syed Ali Hamdani (@hamdani_ali) February 19, 2024
While the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Billie Eilish and TikTok have opened the door to more than just award nominations. Important concerns have been brought up about the connection between established and up-and-coming artists.
As the controversy continues, one thing is certain: Eilish’s fans will not remain silent. They will continue to support and defend their idol, while also having important discussions about the changing landscape of the entertainment industry. Well, whether you like her or not, the Happier Than Ever hitmaker is not afraid to voice her opinions and question the status quo.
