Tyla Drags The Guilt As Coachella Weekend 2 Performance Sparks Uproar Over Britney Spears Copycat Claims

Mzansi’s own Tyla is once again trending—but this time, not just for her vocals or fierce moves.

The “Water” hitmaker is facing heat from American social media users who claim she stole Britney Spears’ iconic 2001 VMA look during her dazzling Coachella Weekend 2 performance.

Coachella Outfit Draws Attention

Tyla’s Coachella set was unforgettable, but it wasn’t long before attention shifted from her performance to her outfit.

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She wore a green bralet paired with ultra-low-rise, bedazzled denim shorts and a dramatic body chain—outfit choices that closely resembled Britney Spears’ legendary “I’m a Slave 4 U” VMA performance from 2001.

“No Inspo”—Shuts Down the Noise

A screenshot shared by X user @buffys shows Tyla clapping back at the comparisons.

When asked if she was inspired by Britney, her responds:

“Love her, but I just thought the outfit was fly… no inspo.”

She even gave the pop legend her flowers but stood firm on her creative direction.

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That didn’t stop trolls.

One critic, @cozyku, went as far as calling Tyla a “copycat who’s too full of herself.”

But Tyla, not one to back down, told the hater to “shut up,” breaking from her usually calm and collected online persona.

Mzansi Reacts: “Let Her Cook!”

Back home, fans are riding for Tyla.

Many argue the backlash reeks of double standards and that the rising star doesn’t owe anyone an explanation.

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One fan wrote: “Even Britney would be proud. Let Tyla cook!”

However, some think her fiery responses might be risky. They argue that the situation was too small to address and that constantly engaging with online critics could hurt her in the long run.

But for many, Tyla’s unapologetic attitude is what makes her stand out. She’s not here to play it safe—she’s here to own her narrative.

With the support of her loyal fans, she is showing that she’s built for the spotlight, and this controversy won’t slow her down.

She’s got bigger things ahead, and no one’s stopping her from doing it her way.

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