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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Zara Larsson Responds to Justin Bieber's Coachella Set
The singer clarifies her viral TikTok comment about Bieber's performance.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:34pm
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The dazzling visuals and high-energy atmosphere of a major music festival like Coachella can captivate audiences, even when the performances themselves spark debate.Coachella TodayJustin Bieber's headlining set at Coachella on Saturday night received mixed reviews, with the singer spending a significant portion of his performance playing YouTube clips. Pop star Zara Larsson posted a TikTok comment saying 'It's giving lets smoke and watch YouTube,' which some interpreted as criticism. However, Larsson later clarified that she was simply 'vibing' with Bieber's performance and not hating on it.
Why it matters
Bieber's unconventional Coachella set sparked discussion and debate online, with fellow artists like Katy Perry and Zara Larsson weighing in. The incident highlights the scrutiny and commentary that major music festival performances can receive, especially from other high-profile musicians.
The details
During his Coachella headlining set, Justin Bieber spent around 25 minutes playing YouTube clips, including his 2008 cover of 'With You' and the 'Deez Nuts' meme. Katy Perry joked on Instagram that she was glad Bieber had YouTube Premium so she didn't have to see any ads. Zara Larsson then posted on TikTok, 'It's giving lets smoke and watch YouTube,' which some interpreted as criticism of Bieber's performance. However, Larsson later clarified in the comments of a Complex post that she was simply 'vibing hardddddddddddddd' with Bieber's set and was not hating on it.
- Justin Bieber headlined the Coachella music festival on Saturday, April 13, 2026.
- Bieber is scheduled to return to Coachella for a second weekend on April 18, 2026.
The players
Justin Bieber
A Canadian pop star who headlined the Coachella music festival in 2026.
Zara Larsson
A Swedish pop singer who commented on Bieber's Coachella performance on TikTok.
Katy Perry
An American pop star who also commented on Bieber's Coachella set on Instagram.
What they’re saying
“Thank God he has Premium. I don't wanna see no ads.”
— Katy Perry
“It's giving lets smoke and watch YouTube.”
— Zara Larsson
“People thinking I'm hating are projecting lol I was vibing hardddddddddddddd.”
— Zara Larsson
What’s next
Bieber is scheduled to return to Coachella for a second weekend on April 18, 2026, where he will likely face continued scrutiny and commentary about his performance style.
The takeaway
Bieber's unconventional Coachella set, which featured him playing YouTube clips for a significant portion of his performance, sparked discussion and debate online. While some fellow artists like Katy Perry and Zara Larsson initially seemed critical, Larsson later clarified that she was simply 'vibing' with Bieber's performance. This incident highlights the intense spotlight and scrutiny that major music festival headliners face, especially from other high-profile musicians.
