South African rising star Tyla made a splash during her Coachella Weekend Two performance on Friday, April 18, turning heads with a bold, nostalgic outfit that sparked major conversation online. The “Water” hitmaker performed on the Outdoor Stage at the Indio, California, festival grounds wearing an ensemble that some fans couldn’t help but compare to a legendary moment in pop history.
Tyla stepped out in a green bra with striking purple details, paired with ultra-low-rise denim shorts that were decorated with sparkling tassels. Her outfit was full of Y2K energy, complete with a silver body chain that added to the early-2000s aesthetic. It didn’t take long before social media users started drawing comparisons between Tyla’s look and Britney Spears’ unforgettable outfit at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
At the time, Britney shocked the world by performing “I’m a Slave 4 U” with a massive yellow python draped around her shoulders. She wore a green and purple bejeweled bra top, short embellished shorts, and a diamond belly ring—an outfit that has since become one of the most iconic in pop music history.
Though Tyla didn’t bring a snake on stage, she gave her own wild twist to the look. She wore zebra-print booties before switching to crocodile skin-inspired knee-high boots. Her long, dark hair was styled in soft, messy waves, and her makeup featured a bold smudge of magenta eyeshadow around her eyes—giving her look a modern edge while still nodding to vintage fashion.
But when the internet buzzed with comparisons to Britney, Tyla was quick to set the record straight. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she addressed the speculation, saying, “Love her but I just thought the outfit was fly… no inspo.”
Tyla’s performance was more than just a throwback—it was a confident display of her own evolving artistry. And whether inspired or not, the outfit was a showstopper in its own right.
TYLA AT COACHELLA WEEKEND 2 #TYCHELLA pic.twitter.com/a4OZbYNdLo
— ★ (@tylasgirl) April 19, 2025Love her but I just thought the outfit was fly…no inspo
— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) April 20, 2025TYLA WITH THIS BRITNEY OUTFIT INSPIRATION IM GAGGED #TYLACHELLA pic.twitter.com/A5JKPcOqP5
— jay 𐚁 (@NOTMYJOBFLO) April 19, 2025
