Charli XCX Issues Statement After Berlin Party Backlash and Says "For clarity, neither me nor my team were aware. (Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images)
The pop star responded directly on her Instagram story, pushing back on the growing backlash. She said she and her team were unaware of any political concerns linked to the event.
“For clarity, neither me nor my team were aware of any of the alleged affiliations around the party in Berlin.”
Her statement was short, but she made sure to take a firm position on where she stands regarding the war in Ukraine and the Russian government’s actions.
“I would like to take this opportunity to say I stand against the atrocities committed by the Russian government in Ukraine and I stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The clarification came after Charli XCX began receiving criticism on social media, with some users questioning why she attended the Berlin event at all. While the details of the alleged Russian links have circulated online, Charli XCX made it clear that she did not knowingly associate herself with anything connected to the Russian government.
The situation has added unexpected controversy to what has otherwise been a busy stretch for the singer, who has recently been in the spotlight for her latest music release.
The backlash comes only days after Charli XCX released her new album “Wuthering Heights”, which was written for Emerald Fennell’s latest feature film. The movie is set to star Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, drawing plenty of attention even before its release.
With her new music gaining momentum and her name tied to a high profile film project, the Berlin party controversy has quickly become a distracting headline. Still, Charli XCX’s message was direct, saying she was unaware of any alleged affiliations connected to the event and making her support for Ukraine unmistakable.
As the debate continues online, her statement appears aimed at shutting down speculation and reinforcing that her views are not aligned with the Russian government’s actions.
