Addison Rae Draws Backlash After Crowd Surfing in Minimal Outfit at Paris Show

Addison Rae, who has built a reputation for revealing stage outfits, sparked criticism after a performance at a festival in Paris earlier this week. During one song, the former TikTok star turned pop singer crowd-surfed while wearing only underwear and a bra, a clip that quickly spread online and unsettled many viewers.

The video prompted harsh comments from some users, who said she had no self-respect, wanted fame at any cost, or was compensating for a lack of talent. One wrote, "This is what singers do when they have no talent," while another said she belonged in a strip club and could not sing. Others reacted with discomfort at the sight of dozens of hands touching her as she was carried through the audience.

Rae also had defenders. One fan called her "so free" and described her as the most captivating pop star since Britney, while another criticized the men in the comments as predatory. Some commenters were not upset by the crowd contact itself, but by the fact that many attendees were filming on their phones, which made the crowd-surfing moment brief and, in their view, disappointing.

Rae released her debut album, "Addison," in June 2025. The album received positive reviews for its dreamy, euphoric pop sound, adding to the attention she has drawn as she moved from TikTok fame into pop music.