Tate McRae Is Dressed Like ‘Strippers To Get Attention In Music’

Tate McRae, 22, had some notable moments this year, including wins at the Juno Awards, MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), and her sold-out “Miss Possessive Tour.” Fans noted that “she’s on fire.” But she also faced several instances of backlash. She’s been trolled for her music collaboration choices, album leak, breakup with The Kid LAROI, and now, her fashion choices. Her cheeky outfit on stage in a recent Instagram post had users comparing her to “strippers.”

Nearly one million fans double-tapped Tate McRae’s cheeky post from night one of her “Miss Possessive Tour” in Orlando. She was clad in a black two-piece featuring a cropped bandage tank with edgy cutouts clinging to her upper body and cheeky shorts that hugged her hips.

The first shot in the eight-slides post was “hot.” She was captured mid-performance arching her body in a way that brought focus to her bottoms and waistline. The second slide was just as electric, showing the “You Broke Me First” singer surrounded by fans with her back to the camera. It was simply “iconic.”

One fan questioned, “Does she ever stop being hot?” Someone even asked her to be their “baby momma.” The general consensus was that “she’s a 10/10.”

Among the thousands admiring Tate McRae in the comments, a few users criticized her outfit. One generalized, “So female artists want to look like strippers on stage?” “She’s talented…but why look like a stripper?” they continued. A few other users shared similar sentiments.

While the look inevitably draws eyes, especially with the daringly short bottoms, it seems more accurate to say it was created for freedom of movement without restriction or overheating under stage lights.

Tate McRae posted a blurry image of herself in what looked like a bikini or lingerie. The post, announcing her new single “TIT FOR TAT” drew over 9,000 comments, significantly more than that of the tour highlights. Fans were simply excited for the new release.

Unfortunately, the song already leaked just like her last album, “So Close to What.” Frustrated fans advised, “Girl you need a team or something. Everything gets leaked from you, it’s so sad.”

In the caption, McRae sarcastically wrote “surprise,” likely feeling unhappy about the situation. But a good number of fans seemed unaware of the leak, and were looking forward to a live performance of the new song during her tour.

Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI formed one of pop’s most talked-about couples, blending their rising careers with an affectionate romance. They started dating in early 2024 and broke up in mid-2025.

The rumors of their split started when McRae celebrated her 22nd birthday on a yacht without LAROI. Later, LAROI released a single, “HOT GIRL PROBLEMS,” which fans dissected in the context of his recent breakup with McRae. They saw the lyrics as subtle jabs at her lifestyle.

As the song blew up, people trolled McRae, saying she’s just another “hot girl problem.” Then her fans accused LAROI’s team of paying for “slander tweets.” But LAROI defended himself, claiming that he had nothing to do with the shades. He also added that he and McRae were on good terms.

McRae hasn’t addressed the situation, but fans speculate that her upcoming “TIT FOR TAT” could be a revenge track.

Tate McRae’s path started in dance studios and reality TV. She was also a voice actor on Nickelodeon’s “Lalaloopsy.” She later pivoted to music via YouTube videos that went viral online. Soon she became a household name with “You Broke Me First.”

Her 2023 banger “Greedy” (1B+ Spotify streams) outstreamed Beyoncé’s monthly listeners for a hot minute, and 2025’s “So Close to What” hit No. 1 on Billboard 200. With a sold-out “Miss Possessive Tour” and two VMAs, she’s pop’s new “It Girl.”