Charli XCX turned out the biggest live viewership on record for the 2025 Grammy Awards. She demonstrated her gift and community through a powerful set with a troupe of electrifying accomplices. The event, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, was notable for short-tempered exchanges. It became a breakthrough moment for the artist, taking home her first-ever Grammy award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. This recognition honors her work on the album “Brat,” which was nominated in this category for Album of the Year.
During the ceremony, Charli XCX brought out a host of renowned collaborators from her remix album, thrilling fans with her dynamic performances. She joined forces with fellow artist Billie Eilish to perform a gripping version of “Guess.” The audience stood up, cheering, demanding an encore. Afterwards, she took the stage to sing “Girl, So Confusing” alongside Lorde. Charli XCX was so stoked, she yelled “Lorde summer 2025!” in all caps. Their unexpected collaboration showcased the star chemistry between the two artists and produced perhaps the single most memorable moment of the entire show.
In yet another can’t-miss performance, Charli XCX stood shoulder to shoulder with Troye Sivan in performing his collaborative hit, “Talk Talk.” This trio of collaborations highlighted her unique talent for bringing genres together while giving us a glimpse at her artistry and versatility. Those performances were a blast but honored the beauty of underground rave culture. Charli XCX’s high-energy performance of bangers like “Von Dutch” took things to the next level.
In fact, Charli XCX came into the event with eight nominations, including Record of the Year for her hit “360.” It was her win in the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album category that really signified a groundbreaking win in her career. This Grammy win goes beyond acknowledging her artistic contributions. It cements her status in the music industry.
Beyond the Grammy stage, Charli XCX’s recent performance at Coachella 2025 further established her as a leading figure in contemporary music. Her performance was truly headliner-worthy, creating a fun, electrifying atmosphere for the fans that really awakened and excited viewers. Her latest album “Brat” was critically celebrated. It landed at #2 on Pitchfork’s “The 50 Best Albums of 2024,” further proving her clout and starpower is on the rise.