Look, we’ve seen a lot of wild Coachella outfits over the years—feathered harnesses, body glitter that refuses to die, and mesh everything. But this past weekend, the internet hit peak nostalgia when South African rising star Tyla hit the stage in what fans immediately clocked as a dead ringer for Britney Spears’ legendary 2001 VMA python look.
Tyla’s fit? A green balconette bra, beaded fringe denim shorts, and enough Y2K energy to make Paris Hilton say “that’s hot.” Britney’s fit? Nearly the same—but with a 7-foot snake slithering across her shoulders while she danced to “I’m a Slave 4 U” like it was a religious ritual.
But when fans started screaming “homage,” Tyla went full denial mode. “No inspo,” she replied coolly on X (formerly Twitter), probably sipping from the same cup of IDGAF that served her Coachella hydration. She added, “I just thought the outfit was fly.” Sure, Tyla, and we just thought Jeff Bezos built Blue Origin for charity.
One user called her a copycat—Tyla, never one to back down from a keyboard war, hit back with a clean “stfu.” Respect.
Here’s the thing: Tyla’s style has always been a cocktail of Y2K icons. She’s already channeled Aaliyah, Destiny’s Child, and yeah—Britney—in previous award shows. So forgive us for thinking her Coachella look was more than just “fly.” Coincidence? Maybe. PR stunt? Probably. Fashion homage? C’mon now.
Meanwhile… let’s talk about Britney.
While Tyla’s out here debating denim, our queen Britney Spears is dancing in circles on Instagram, spinning in crop tops and eyeliner with captions that make less sense than a Kanye campaign speech. Her videos? Strange. Her demeanor? Off. And if we’re being brutally honest… she looks like someone who needs more help than hashtags. Whether it’s deepfake speculation or concerns about over-medication, it’s time someone with real access stops watching and starts checking in.
TL;DR: Tyla says her Coachella fit wasn’t inspired by Britney Spears. The internet calls BS. Meanwhile, Britney’s Instagram is practically a distress signal in crop top form. Somebody call someone.
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