"I like Raye but not that": Internet express disappointment to Raye performing Adele's song at Oscars 2025

The 2025 Oscars revealed many artists' lineups, starting from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Wicked performance to Queen Latifah's taking the stage with her act. Amidst this, Raye was also seen performing at the Oscars 2025 along with BLACKPINK's Lisa and Doja Cat.

The Love Of Your Life singer sang Adele's super hit song, Skyfall, on the Oscars stage. The song was featured in the James Bond movie Skyfall and also won an Oscar in 2013 for Best Original Song.

Written by Adele, the song won multiple prestigious awards, including the Brit Award for British Single, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.

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Fans show mixed reactions to Raye's rendition of Adele's Skyfall

An Adele fan account on X, by the name @StatsAdele, uploaded Raye's performance at the Oscars 2025. The caption of the post said:

"RAYE pays tribute to Adele’s “Skyfall”, the first 007 theme song to ever win an #Oscars."

The comment section showed disappointed reactions from fans, who gave their opinions on Raye's performance.

A user, @michell52244535, tweeted,

"Um, I like Raye but not that."

Another user, @TamiOsb87088916, added,

"NOONE can sing like ADELE or WHITNEY"

Another user, @TimTizon, wrote,

"No disrespect to RAYE, but this is a song that only Adele can do. Zero emotion"

A user, @JustMe_a3, posted,

"What she did with her music??? Sorry for that Adele.. Aff"

Another user, @3lkhi, commented,

"ouuuuu next time lets just get Adele to sing Adele songs..😭 all love to Raye tho 😭🙏🏼"

Amongst the disappointed fans, some users also appreciated Raye for her singing skills.

A user, @BlueInari, tweeted,

"It was certainly an interesting musical interpretation of the song."

Another user, @loveadelexkc, commented,

"She ate that😌"

Another user, @theycallm3carol, wrote,

"Raye is one of the only artists who could do that song justice besides Adele"

Raye recently collaborated with Doja Cat and Lisa on the song Born Again from Lisa's new album, Alter Ego. While the trio didn't sing Born Again at the 97th Academy Awards, they gave tribute to the James Bond movie series after the producers of the movie, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, announced their departure from the movie series.

Doja Cat sang Diamonds Are Forever, originally sung by Shirley Bassey. While Lisa sang the Live and Let Die song from another James Bond movie, originally sung by Paul McCartney and Wings.

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Raye is going on tour starting April 20. The singer also announced on her 27th birthday Instagram post that her car and songwriting book were stolen and she won't be releasing her new album as of now.