Young pop legend‑in‑the‑making Charli XCX stopped by Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and in true Charli fashion, she arrived equal parts chaotic, charming, and brutally honest — including admitting she feels nervous about being Conan’s actual friend. (Relatable queen behavior.)
During their sit‑down, Charli digs into her beginnings in London’s underground rave scene, where she first found her voice performing at illegal warehouse parties and DIY club nights. It’s the raw, neon‑lit foundation that shaped her into the avant‑pop disruptor she is today.
She also opens up about experiencing pop stardom secondhand — watching the industry from the sidelines before her own meteoric rise. That outsider‑insider tension has always fueled her work, and hearing her unpack it with Conan is pure gold.
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Charli then shifts into her newest creative venture: her mockumentary‑style film The Moment, which dives into the moral complexity of fame, fandom, and the blurred lines between authenticity and performance. It’s Charli at her most self‑aware — playful, provocative, and pushing the boundaries of what pop stars are “supposed” to do.
A nervous friend. A rave‑born icon. A filmmaker exploring fame’s messy underbelly. Charli XCX continues to be one of pop’s most fascinating minds.
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