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Tate McRae has been all over the headlines this week after a viral onstage mishap where she was seen singing directly into the wrong end of her microphone. According to an ABC News segment, the pop star finished a highly energized dance routine and picked up her mic, but accidentally held it upside down. As her vocals played flawlessly through the venue speakers, it was instantly clear that this was no ordinary live mixup. Social media, especially X and TikTok, quickly erupted with clips of the moment. At the heart of the debate was not just the flub itself but whether McRae was lip syncing during the performance. The Tribune and multiple entertainment blogs point out that while some defended her for focusing on choreography, others questioned if she ever performed live vocals at all, with quips like, “her voice can still come out of speakers despite moving her mouth into the bottom of the microphone” going viral and fueling speculation about her artistry.
Despite this mini-PR crisis, McRae appears unfazed. In a recent exclusive for TIME, she expressed that performing in front of massive crowds is where she feels most at home, saying she’s “way less nervous performing for 20,000 people than sitting in a small room.” The singer, now 22 and reportedly dating The Kid Laroi, is near the end of her American arena tour which will finish in Los Angeles next month. This run is being watched closely by both fans and critics, who are scrutinizing every performance moment for authenticity and live talent.
Business-wise, there have been no credible reports of new endorsements or commercial partnerships arising from the recent viral moment, though her team has leveraged the extra attention for increased ticket and merch pushes online. Major music outlets and pop culture commentators are split on whether this will hurt her long-term reputation. Some see it as a minor setback and a reflection of intense scrutiny placed on young pop stars, while others suggest it could become a defining meme if not addressed head-on by McRae or her management.
Tate McRae’s social media has also been flooded with both supportive and critical comments, with the hashtag #TateMicFail trending for much of the past two days. While fans rallied behind her in the comments, arguing the stress and physicality of her shows justify occasional use of backing tracks, skeptics remain unconvinced. For now, the incident has only amplified McRae’s presence in the pop culture conversation, suggesting that whether the buzz is good or bad, she remains very much in the spotlight.
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