Addison Rae introduced her playful vibes to Troye Sivan and Charli XCX’s Sweat Tour when she made an unexpected appearance at Madison Square Garden. During the performance of her new single, “Diet Pepsi,” Addison shared a cheeky moment with Troye that sent fans abuzz. As they performed the song together, their heads touched in one playfully flirtatious interaction that sent Addison mock-flustered. She would later joke with him about it, admitting she’d felt “butterflies” and had been too nervous to turn toward him again.
This saucy, frank interaction would continue to be one of the most discussed features of the evening. Addison’s cheeky comment only ignited her fans into frenzy as they began speculating over whether romantic sparks might fly between her and Troye. The comment was of course fully To make a joke, but it did add a bit more buzz around her performance and new single.
“Diet Pepsi,” which came out in August 2024, is Addison’s first major-label release, and thus bleaker, more self-assured than her earlier bubblegum pop; both critics and listeners have fallen for the song’s flirtatious, retro charm, and many consider it a breakout moment for Addison in her progress from social media darling to pop star. This lighthearted back-and-forth outside of music kept feeding into the hype of her music, pushing “Diet Pepsi” full steam up the charts.
The high-energy performances throughout the night at Madison Square Garden included Charli XCX and Troye Sivan, who continuously traded songs and kept the audience standing. There were a few surprise appearances-a pop star such as Lorde, for one-but Addison’s stole the show. Her lively presence mixed with her humorous remark about Troye made her the number one highlight of the night and drew even more attention to her rising music career.
