Addison Rae Claps Back at 'Haters' During Coachella 2026 Debut

The TikTok star-turned-pop singer delivered a fiery message to critics during her festival performance.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:22pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, high-contrast sequins in gold, silver, and pink, capturing the glamour and energy of a music festival performance.Rae's bold, unapologetic performance at Coachella 2026 showcased her musical ambition and refusal to be defined by her critics.Coachella Today

Addison Rae, the 25-year-old pop star and former TikTok influencer, made her Coachella debut on Saturday, April 11, 2026. During her set, Rae took a moment to address her 'haters', telling them to 'suck my d***'. Rae dazzled the crowd with several of her hit songs and was joined on stage by Dance Moms alum Maddie Ziegler. The performance kicked off Rae's 'The Fame and Glory Show' tour.

Why it matters

Addison Rae's rise from TikTok star to mainstream pop success has been closely watched, with the singer facing both praise and criticism along the way. Her defiant message to 'haters' during her Coachella debut underscores her determination to forge her own path in the music industry on her own terms.

The details

During her Coachella performance, Rae took a moment to shout out her loyal fans, saying 'To my fans who have supported me from Day 1, I love you, thank you.' She then directly addressed her critics, telling them 'And to my haters? Suck my d***.' Rae's set featured several of her biggest hits, and she was joined on stage by Dance Moms alum Maddie Ziegler to perform 'Aquamarine'. The Coachella performance kicked off Rae's 'The Fame and Glory Show' tour.

  • Addison Rae performed at Coachella on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • Rae's Coachella set marked the start of her 'The Fame and Glory Show' tour.

The players

Addison Rae

A 25-year-old pop singer who rose to fame as a TikTok influencer before transitioning to the music industry, where she has found mainstream success.

Maddie Ziegler

A former Dance Moms star who joined Rae on stage during her Coachella performance to dance to the song 'Aquamarine'.

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What they’re saying

“To my fans who have supported me from Day 1, I love you, thank you. And to my haters? Suck my d***.”

— Addison Rae, Pop Singer

What’s next

Addison Rae will return to Coachella during the festival's second weekend on April 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Addison Rae's defiant message to her 'haters' during her Coachella debut underscores her commitment to forging her own path in the music industry and not backing down from criticism, as she continues to transition from a TikTok star to a mainstream pop success.