Victoria Justice’s Bikini Look Triggers Career Critics: ‘Music Is So Generic’

Victoria Justice stunned in a bohemian-style crochet bikini, as seen in a July 2024 Instagram carousel tied to her single “Down.”

The post, which she used as an avenue to appreciate fans for streaming the song, triggered some criticism about her music. Interestingly, she hasn’t released any songs since “Down.”

Victoria Justice stood five feet tall at the beach in a 2024 post promoting her song, “Down.” The “Beggin’ on Your Knees” singer served boho-chic vibes in a brown two-piece. The bikini top was a simple halter-style design that was embellished with seashells, almost like jewelry draping from the bikini itself.

The bikini bottom was covered by a sheer sarong tied loosely at the waist, while a simple shell choker necklace completed the ensemble.

Each slide in the carousel offered a different angle, but the third frame was selected as the official cover for “Down.” Over 1000 fans showed up in the comments.

Some of the comments were about how young and beautiful she looked at 30+. “You are like a fine wine, you get better with age,” a fan wrote. Even critics present couldn’t deny her beauty in their criticisms.

“Absolutely beautiful woman. If only she was as talented as she is beautiful,” one commented. Another critic wrote, “Your music is so generic and bland. It doesn’t stand out. There’s nothing unique about it.”

There were a few positive mentions of the song, though, with one fan calling it the “Best song in 2024.”

Victoria Justice rose to fame after starring on Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101” and “Victorious.” In 2013, she launched her solo music career with Columbia Records, releasing her debut single “Gold.” But she soon left the label due to creative differences.

She leaned into acting, taking on roles in films and TV, before making an independent music comeback with “Treat Myself” in 2020. During this time, her former co-star from “Victorious,” Ariana Grande, was releasing hits and ascending to superstardom.

As they both grew in their respective careers, fans often pitted them against each other. Some even projected hate onto Justice for perceived jealousy. One fan told her to “get advice from Ariana” on her August 2024 bikini post.

The “Victoria Justice vs Ariana Grande” lore became intense during “Victorious,” where Justice said, “I think we all sing,” in response to praise for Grande’s singing. The clip went viral as a meme in 2017, with fans interpreting it as Justice being jealous. In recent years, however, both stars claim that they are friends and have moved past the rumored feud.

More recently, South African singer Tyla has entered the conversation. The “Reminds me of Tyla” has been consistent in a few of Justice’s posts. There was even a Reddit thread comparing both artists.

But as Victoria Justice said in her 2025 new year post, she “TRIED.” “Things didn’t always work out the way I wanted to. But I TRIED, and I’m proud of myself for that. You should be, too,” she wrote.

Victoria Justice celebrated the first anniversary of her song “Down” in a purple bikini set posted this July. She thanked fans for the support and encouraged them to keep “vibing” to it this summer.

But as usual, her beauty stole the spotlight in the comments. Also, trolls didn’t hesitate to diss the song. But some fans showed support. “Aw, y’all better go stream this girl’s song I’m on the way rn,” one wrote.

Victoria Justice appears to be single. She was last linked to TikToker Evan Berger in 2022 after they were spotted holding hands. But neither Justice nor Berger confirmed a relationship, and there have been no updates since.