Did Charli XCX Send Taylor Swift a Signal With Her “Saturday Night Live” Cameo?

Charli XCX's Possible Signal to Taylor Swift

Charli XCX made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live, potentially alluding to the alleged feud between herself and Taylor Swift.

The two have been in the headlines since Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which includes the track "Actually Romantic", believed to be a response to Charli XCX's song "Sympathy Is a Knife".

"I heard you call me 'Boring Barbie' when the coke's got you brave. / High-fived my ex and then you said you're glad he ghosted me. / Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face. / Some people might be offended,"

Charli XCX's appearance on SNL may have been a subtle signal to Taylor Swift, as she wore a notable T-shirt during her performance.

Author's summary: Charli XCX makes a subtle dig at Taylor Swift on SNL.

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