Lizzo Brings Wild Twerking Performance to Coachella

The singer danced on a giant Labubu and flashed her booty during her set with Sexyy Red.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:52pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering sequins in high-contrast studio lighting, conveying the glamorous energy of a celebrity music festival performance.Lizzo's provocative Coachella set, featuring raunchy dance moves and a revealing outfit, has sparked a divisive reaction among fans.Indio Today

Lizzo delivered a raunchy performance at Coachella on April 10, twerking on a large pink furry Labubu and flashing her backside during a set with rapper Sexyy Red. The singer's wild dance moves sparked criticism from some fans on social media, with one saying they'd rather "sit in solitary confinement" than watch Lizzo's performance.

Why it matters

Lizzo's Coachella set is the latest in a string of provocative performances from the singer, who is known for her body-positive message and unapologetic stage presence. Her decision to incorporate the giant Labubu and twerking into her act has divided fans, raising questions about the line between artistic expression and inappropriate behavior at major music festivals.

The details

During her set with Sexyy Red, Lizzo twerked on a large pink furry Labubu prop and flashed her backside to the crowd. She also played her signature flute and sang her hit "Yitty On Yo Tittys (Freestyle)" along with Sexyy Red's songs "Shake Yo Dreads" and "Pound Town." Lizzo's performance went viral on social media, with some fans criticizing her raunchy dance moves as "nasty" and "one of the worst Coachella performances."

  • Lizzo performed at Coachella on April 10, 2026.
  • Lizzo last performed at Coachella in 2022.

The players

Lizzo

A 37-year-old Grammy-winning singer known for her body-positive message and provocative stage presence.

Sexyy Red

A 27-year-old rapper who joined Lizzo on stage for the Coachella performance.

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The takeaway

Lizzo's Coachella performance has reignited debates around the boundaries of artistic expression, body positivity, and appropriateness at major music festivals. While some fans praised her confidence, others found the twerking and flashing to be too explicit, highlighting the ongoing tensions around how female artists navigate the line between empowerment and provocation on the big stage.