Zara Larsson has addressed online fan comparisons between herself and Tate McRae after finishing her support run on McRae’s Miss Possessive Tour. The Swedish pop star, 27, joined the Canadian singer on the North American leg, culminating at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on Saturday night (Sept. 27).
Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, Larsson expressed gratitude for the tour experience while calling out the strange rivalry fans were creating online.
“I’m speechless at the amount of praise I’ve been getting over these past few weeks from your wonderful fans and online. With that being said, it’s been strange seeing some people putting us against each other when we’re just two pop girls who love and support each other back stage!” she wrote.
A Shoutout to Tate McRae and Her Team
Larsson didn’t stop at her own reflections, she celebrated McRae, 22, and her team, noting the professionalism and positive energy that defined the tour.
“Not only are you insanely talented, something we all can tell from seeing you on stage every night, but you have an incredible team around you. The dancers, band, crew, team, drivers, and tech have been a joy to be around,” Larsson said.
She praised the standards McRae sets for herself and those around her, describing the singer as a “super star” and vowing her ongoing support.
“You set the bar. You set the standard. You are a super star. Just know, I will always have your back! Thank you for this experience!!!”
Friendship, TikTok, and Fun Behind the Scenes
The two artists also shared a lighter moment for fans online. Larsson and McRae posted a TikTok video dancing together to Larsson’s “Midnight Sun”, giving followers a glimpse of their backstage friendship and playful energy. The clip further emphasized the camaraderie between the singers, countering any fan narratives trying to pit them against each other.
Pushing Back on Female Rivalry Narratives
Larsson’s comments and the viral TikTok highlight a larger issue in pop music: the pressure on female artists to be seen as competitors rather than collaborators. By publicly supporting McRae and sharing fun behind-the-scenes content, Larsson underscored the importance of uplifting fellow performers.
Fans and fellow artists alike have praised the warmth and mutual respect between the two pop stars. The tour not only showcased McRae’s latest music but also gave Larsson a chance to share a taste of her live performance energy with North American audiences.
