"How do we tell her": Internet pokes fun at Charli XCX for wearing "should be the headliner" at Coachella after-party

Charli XCX made a striking fashion statement at an after-party at Coachella 2025 by wearing a sash that read "Miss Should Be Headliner".

Her accessory with the bold message instantly went viral on the internet and generated mixed reactions Needless to say, social media is abuzz as Green Day ended up being the headliner.

Green Day performed for the first time on the Coachella stage and became the headliner. The band quickly took over the audience’s hearts with their iconic song, ‘American Idiot,’ as they tweaked the lyrics in solidarity with Palestine.

Many took Charli's sash as a light joke, while others interpreted it as a symbol of confidence. Some even spoke up for Charli, admiring her. Fans claimed that Charli XCX has gained great popularity in the last few years through her music and performances. Many saw her sash as an artist's demand for confidence and recognition.

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Netizens poke fun at Charli XCX for wearing "should be the headliner" at Coachella after-party

How do we tell her? (via boopyshmurda_/ X)

How do we gently tell her that she wasn’t actually the headliner, even though she’s acting like she should’ve been?

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Fans like @arianaunext are saying that she’s that good. She should’ve had the main spotlight.

"It should’ve been Charli"

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@pro6lema admired Charli’s confidence.

"charli wearing that sash is the exact energy i need in 2025. green day can keep their nostalgia, i'm here for chaos queens who know their worth."

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@OfficielK6 remarked about how Charli deserved to be the headliner, following her performance and musical journey. She has been in her bag for years now, pushing boundaries and shaping the sound of pop.

"Charli deserved that headline slot, no cap."

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Charli XCX pulling up with that sash is a power move according to some, but the timing had users like @NatCatNFT questioning.

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Fans like @RomanInGagCityy highlighted how Green Day deserved the title at Coachella 2025.

"mind you green day has timeless music"

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@yourfavlanasta felt that Charli’s “BRAT” and “Pop 2” are both cult faves, but “BRAT” was the one that really popped off in the mainstream.

"She only had one viral album be so fr rn"

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Charli XCX's "Miss Should Be Headliner" sash has become a talked-about moment at Coachella 2025. It may have been a joke, or it may have been a form of protest, but it's safe to say that this style statement will continue to be talked about.

While some continue to argue that the pop icon deserved the title, Green Day at Coachella 2025 just took over the Internet with another timeless performance.