Charli XCX Transforms the 2025 Grammys Into a Rave With Bratty ‘Von Dutch’ & ‘Guess’ Medley
It’s OK to just admit that you’re jealous of Charli XCX — she did just close out the 2025 Grammys with the final performance of the night, after all.
Performing a medley of two of the most beloved tracks on her album Brat, the star kicked things off outdoors in the Crypto.com Arena driveway, popping out of a car in a furry black jacket and throwing a glass of bubbly to the side before catwalking all the way to a square-shaped platform, on which she belted out “Von Dutch” in the middle of a horde of fellow brats for an end-of-night rave. She then made her way to the main stage inside, shedding her coat and swiveling her hips while singing “Guess” — minus remix duet partner Billie Eilish, who sang along passionately in the crowd — for more head-banging over a pile of women’s underwear that littered the floor
Also on stage were producer The Dare and Julia Fox, whom Charli wished a happy birthday at the end of her performance. A message on screen read, “All unworn undergarments will be donated to survivors of domestic violence through I Support the Girls.”
Charli was the final performer of the night, following a lineup that also included fellow nominees Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, as well as a best new artist medley featuring Benson Boone, Doechii, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey and Raye. Thanks to the breakthrough success of her album Brat — which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in June — the “Apple” singer was nominated for a total of seven prizes at the 2025 Grammys, including album of the year, which Beyoncé took home for Cowboy Carter, and record of the year for “360,” which went to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
Though Charli lost out in the main categories, the British singer-songwriter did snag her first two golden gramophones ever Sunday night. “Von Dutch” won best dance/pop recording, and Brat won best dance/electronic album.
Hannah Dailey
Billboard
