Benson Boone Faces Coachella Backlash, Responds with Humor Amid Hit Success and Criticism
April 23, 2025
In addition to his recent performances, Boone is set to appear on Saturday Night Live on May 3, 2025, hosted by Quinta Brunson.
His performance at Coachella was described as his 'biggest production' to date, showcasing significant effort and collaboration behind the scenes.
Known for his energetic stage presence, Boone incorporates acrobatic stunts like backflips during performances, which have drawn mixed reactions from audiences.
Boone's unique fashion sense has also made waves, notably inspiring Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to wear a sequinned jumpsuit reminiscent of Boone's Grammy outfit.
His hit song 'Beautiful Things' has maintained a presence in the top 10 charts in both the US and UK for over a year, gaining widespread recognition across digital platforms.
Additionally, Boone's new single 'Mystical Magical' from his upcoming album was featured in his TikTok video addressing his critics, showcasing his willingness to engage with feedback.
In a light-hearted response to the Coachella crowd's lack of engagement, Boone created a TikTok video lip-syncing to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' while using a banana as a microphone, emphasizing May's musical legacy.
Benson Boone, a 22-year-old US singer-songwriter, recently faced criticism following his performance with Queen guitarist Sir Brian May at Coachella, where he humorously addressed the negative feedback he received.
Despite his breakout hit 'Beautiful Things' being recognized as the biggest selling track across digital formats for 2024, Boone's Coachella performance was harshly criticized by Pitchfork, which described it as 'horrible'.
Even with a successful year that includes a Grammy nomination and an MTV VMA win, Boone continues to encounter negativity online, which he finds unhelpful for his artistic growth.
Boone expressed that such comments hinder his ability to improve, emphasizing the need for constructive criticism rather than baseless negativity.
His approach reflects a trend among artists using social media to engage with fans and seek thoughtful feedback, especially as he prepares to release his upcoming album, 'American Heart'.
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BBC News • Apr 23, 2025
Benson Boone tells haters to 'at least have a good reason'
BBC News • Apr 23, 2025
Benson Boone tells haters to 'at least have a good reason'
Daily Mirror • Apr 23, 2025
Benson Boone suggests 'super valid' reasons to hate him as he hits back at critics