BLACKPINK's Lisa accused of lip-syncing at Coachella 2025? Garners mixed reactions from fans
Ahead of her Coachella performance, Lisa went viral when videos from her soundcheck circulated online, earning praise from fans. However, once her main stage performances went viral, skepticism returned.
Over the course of BLACKPINK's eight-year career, each member has found themselves at the center of some controversy ¡ª and for rapper Lisa, it's the ongoing lip-syncing accusations. Since going solo and launching her own label, LLOUD, Lisa has stayed busy, releasing new music and making appearances at high-profile events.
From performing at the 2024 Global Citizen Festival and the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show to gracing the stage at the 2025 Oscars, she¡¯s been everywhere. But with each performance came a familiar question: was her mic really on? Now, following her highly anticipated Coachella 2025 appearance, those same lip-syncing accusations have resurfaced.
Viral soundcheck sparked hope
Ahead of her Coachella performance, Lisa went viral when videos from her soundcheck circulated online, earning praise from fans. In the clips, the K-pop star was seen practicing her vocals, including live renditions of her songs 'Thunder' and 'New Woman.'
NEW WOMAN (2) soundcheck #LISA #LISACHELLA
¡ª LALICE UPDATES (@LaliceUpdates) April 11, 2025
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These soundcheck videos raised fans' hopes, with many expressing excitement that she might finally silence critics and deliver a fully live performance. However, once her main stage performances went viral, skepticism returned. Many viewers claimed it looked like Lisa was using her mic mostly as a prop.
Mixed reactions flood social media
Reactions to her performance were divided. Many pointed out instances where the backtrack overpowered her vocals ¡ª especially during intense choreography ¡ª and appeared to continue while she wasn't singing. The debate quickly spread across X (formerly known as Twitter), with fans and critics alike dissecting footage and arguing over whether Lisa had delivered a genuine live performance or relied heavily on backing tracks once again.
Lisa proves it again how she cannot sing to save her life in new performance of "Dream" at Coachella pic.twitter.com/Lc6Rk9At7d
¡ª Flop Kpop (@TheFlopKpop) April 12, 2025
Delete that delete this ? https://t.co/I7D2f1jP1x pic.twitter.com/C98SoTO0Df
¡ª Sirine ? (@siriynou) April 12, 2025
one for good performance (gaga) the other one (lisa) for lip sync fiasco again for the nth time. she really cant sing ????
¡ª jmn in paris (@g1954343) April 12, 2025
80% lip syncing 10% dancing. Lisa lip sync queen that you are ??? https://t.co/GqX24YQOOc
¡ª ? (@lexbuzz27) April 12, 2025
However, loyal fans and Blinks defended her, posting clips to show moments they believed proved she was singing live,
Lisa sounded exactly like all her recordings so haters like to spread rumors of lip syncing even when she had many live performances where it¡¯s clear as day she is singing live.
¡ª CEOLALISA_LLOUD (@queenlili0327) April 12, 2025
She¡¯s def mad about all the lip sync allegations and slap them with her raw vocals! ?
¡ª Lisaiah ???? (@beshielalisa) April 12, 2025
THAICONIC LISA COACHELLA #LISACHELLA #Coachella2025
this! I know you can sing girl, you were trained for years to do live performance! Don't lipsync again please. https://t.co/WmjJMLPPba
¡ª APRIL (@April_0331) April 12, 2025
Controversy aside, Lisa remained a major presence on social media, ranking among the most talked-about artists on X during Coachella¡¯s opening day.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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