According to The Guardian, Zara Larsson said playing the chart game is dead to her and no one cares about the charts except industry people and maybe Taylor Swift fans. This comment sparked outrage among Swifties on social media, with many fans expressing their displeasure online. Taylor Swift did not publicly respond to Larsson's comment, maintaining her silence on the matter.
Separately, Larsson mocked Justin Bieber's Coachella performance in a TikTok video, captioning it with phrases that suggested a casual, low-effort vibe. Multiple reports indicate that Bieber's Coachella performance was widely panned due to lack of production and effort, adding context to Larsson's critique. In another TikTok controversy, a user posted a video from Larsson's concert in Los Angeles with text implying a personal story about pregnancy and abortion related to her song 'Midnight Sun'.
Larsson commented on the TikTok video, writing a response that defended her performance while acknowledging the user's post. She later responded to criticism in a TikTok video, questioning why abortion is only considered acceptable when it's a tough decision and arguing it shouldn't be taboo, sparking further discussion online. Larsson is on her first major tour in the USA, marking a significant step in her career as she navigates these controversies during her promotional activities.