Tyla Denies Britney Spears Inspiration at Coachella: “Love Her, But No Inspo”

Tyla is setting the record straight with a flick of her hair and a strut that says “I said what I said.” After her head-turning look at Coachella 2025 sparked comparisons to Britney Spears’ 2001 MTV VMAs outfit, the Grammy-winning South African star gracefully reminded the world that she is not in the business of playing dress-up as anyone else.

“Love her, but I just thought the outfit was fly… no inspo,” Tyla wrote with her signature nonchalance in a recent social media post, shutting down the rumors with a single sentence that sent both fans and fashion blogs into a frenzy. The message was clear: the look was all Tyla, no tribute necessary.

The Look That Had the Girls Talking

Tyla took the Coachella stage during Weekend Two wearing an outfit that instantly commanded attention. Styled in a green and purple embellished bra top with ultra-low-rise, crystal-drenched denim shorts, the ensemble was daring, playful, and completely on-brand for the artist who’s been redefining what pop stardom looks like in 2025.

The outfit, sourced from Dolce & Gabbana’s 2000 archives, was completed with fishnet stockings and Burju lace-up boots that kissed her knees. It was Coachella meets couture with a dash of early 2000s attitude and a whole lot of Tyla spice. Naturally, the internet did what the internet does and began screaming “Britney” before Tyla could even catch her breath post-performance.

History Keeps Repeating and Tyla Is Over It

This is not the first time Tyla has had to swat away lazy comparisons. In a 2024 interview with Dazed, she made it crystal clear that these references to pop icons past weren’t just off-base. They were tired.

“Honestly, when people bring up these references, most of the time there was never a reference. It’s getting boring now,” she said bluntly. “I like working with people who have new and fresh ideas. I want to start something new.”

Translation? Tyla is not here to replicate. She is here to reinvent on her terms. Suppose there’s one thing she’s mastered, aside from a flawless falsetto and a killer runway walk. In that case, it’s the art of giving you something familiar but flipping it into something unmistakably her.

A Headlining Star in the Making

Beyond the discourse around her fashion, Tyla’s Coachella set was a testament to her skyrocketing superstardom. From performing her global smash Water to delivering sultry renditions of Truth or Dare and a shimmering remix of Aaliyah’s Rock the Boat, Tyla proved that she is not just a one-hit wonder or a TikTok darling. She’s the complete package.

She even brought out Becky G for a surprise performance, giving the crowd a taste of girl power with a slick, bilingual twist. And let’s not ignore how effortlessly she commanded the stage with her choreography, vocals, and undeniable aura. The girl ate. No crumbs.

The Tyla Era Is Here Like It or Not

So, for those still trying to draw lines between Tyla and early 2000s pop stars, it’s time to evolve. Tyla is not Britney. She is not Aaliyah. She is not Beyoncé. She is Tyla, and she is building her legacy, not borrowing from someone else’s scrapbook.

If anything, the Coachella moment proves exactly what she’s been saying all along. She is the moment. The muse. The blueprint.

Keep your comparisons. Tyla’s too busy creating culture.