Photo courtesy of Britt Barbie, screengrab via TikTok
Britt Barbie.
A St. Charles native who rose to stardom on the internet will soon play her music IRL.
Britt Barbie, an aspiring rapper who rose to fame through TikTok, will headline a music festival in St. Louis this August called Queens of the Lou.
Barbie’s song “Period Ah, Period Uh” catapulted her to viral fame last fall. She’s since shared more music on social media, with videos that can garner millions of views.
Reached on social media this week, Barbie answered questions in short responses and said, “I’m looking forward to seeing all my fans.” This is her first headliner show. She plans to perform “Bags Secured,” “Queen of STL” and “Hello Kitty.”
Barbie did not address questions about how her newfound fame has affected her. But according to music news source STL Rap Videos, Barbie said on Instagram last month that “influencing wasn’t for me,” and she could “no longer take this anymore.”
Part of the attention around Barbie centers on her perceived controversy. She’s been called out for imitating Black women, and detractors have also criticized the quality of her music.
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