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Billie Eilish is quite vocal, no doubt. At the People’s Choice Awards this weekend, the 22-year-old pop sensation appeared to speak the truth, albeit unfiltered. The nine-time Grammy Award winner has sparked controversy once again following the release of a video online in which she expressed her irritation due to the presence of famous TikTokers.
The recent lip-reading scandals at award shows that engulfed celebrities like Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Emily Blunt appear to have taught Eilish nothing.Expectedly, her recent irritation caused a great deal of anger within the online community, inviting the wrath of TikTokers.
Despite the wrath of TikTok users, her devoted fan base has defended her, emphasizing her right to express herself and questioning the validity of the criticism.
Billie Eilish Is Not Pleased With Tiktokers’ Attendance at The People’s Choice Awards 2024?
A confusedBillie Eilishcan be heard whispering something about the attendees of the ceremony in a widely sharedvideofrom the event.After her whispered conversation withKylie Minogueat the2024 People’s Choice Awardswas captured on camera, the young singer-songwriter, 22, found herself embroiled in a controversy of her own.
On Sunday, February 18, Eilish and Minogue were spotted chatting up a storm at the award show in Santa Monica. Sadly, fans caught a specific moment in the conversation and it appears theBillie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurrystar may have been making some gossip about other attendees of the award show.
Billie Eilish is going viral for this video at the 2024#PCAs: “There’s some like… TikTokers here.“pic.twitter.com/4grkAND9gO
— What’s Trending (@WhatsTrending)July 08, 2025
Partially covering her mouth, Eilish seemed to say to Minogue (viaTMZ):
“There’s so many TikTokers here.”
Both celebrities appeared to nod in agreement, as the Australian singer-songwriter, 55, reportedly responded with this:
“Like no need.”
It is possible to argue that Eilish’s statement was more of an observation than a criticism because asignificant number of TikTok stars, including America Ferrera, Carmen Electra, and Alix Earle, were present at the event! Yet fans via Twitter quickly took notice of the moment.
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But Billie Eilish’s Beloved Fans Can’t Keep Calm
The outcry was immediate and intense, with TikTokers and their followers taking to social media to stand up for their community and demand that Billie Eilish issue an apology. Many argued that TikTok has grown into an appropriate place for artists to exhibit their skills and that Eilish’s comments were not only ill-informed but also dismissive of the effort and commitment that goes into developing content.
Regardless, Eilish’s loyal fan base has stood by her despite the anger of TikTokers, emphasizing her freedom of speech and raising doubts about the validity of the criticism. They emphasize that she has the right to question the industry she works in while claiming that her statements were misinterpreted.
Let’s read some of the tweets on X:
they literally let anyone in there
— Jade 💋 (@myexJade)July 07, 2025
I canBillie Eilish was asking the right question.
Why are TikTokers at people choice awards?
— Mitch Blizzard 🍦 (@Mitch6669)June 08, 2025
“Tiktokers are the worst.”
— Eaaaw (@Eaaaw)August 07, 2025
All she said is there’s tiktokers over there . A statement of fact
— Julianne (egg) ✡️🥚🐣🍉 (@eggscrams)June 30, 2025
She’s so right for this, I’m gonna stream her today
— PokePaulie • Sam September 🐶 (@pokepauliee)June 18, 2025
tiktokers everywhere like a plague..
— Syed Ali Hamdani (@hamdani_ali)August 19, 2025
While the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Billie Eilish and TikTok have opened the door to more than just award nominations. Important concerns have been brought up about the connection between established and up-and-coming artists.
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As the controversy continues, one thing is certain: Eilish’s fans will not remain silent. They will continue to support and defend their idol, while also having important discussions about the changing landscape of the entertainment industry. Well, whether you like her or not, theHappier Than Everhitmaker is not afraid to voice her opinions and question the status quo.
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