South African breakout artist Tyla captured attention during her Coachella Weekend Two performance on Friday, April 18, dazzling fans with a daring, throwback-inspired outfit that quickly ignited buzz online.
Performing on the Outdoor Stage in Indio, California, the “Water” singer wore a look that many viewers felt echoed a legendary pop culture moment.
Tyla donned a green bra with vivid purple accents, paired with ultra-low-rise denim shorts adorned with sparkling tassels. Her entire ensemble radiated Y2K vibes, complete with a silver body chain that added to the early-2000s flair. It wasn’t long before social media users began likening her look to Britney Spears’ iconic outfit from the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
Back then, Britney stunned audiences by performing “I’m a Slave 4 U” with a large yellow python draped over her shoulders. Her look featured a jeweled green and purple bra, bedazzled mini shorts, and a sparkling belly ring—an outfit that has since become a staple of pop music fashion history.
While Tyla didn’t bring a snake to the stage, she offered her own bold take on the nostalgic look. She initially wore zebra-print booties before switching to crocodile-textured, knee-high boots. Her long, dark hair flowed in loose, tousled waves, and she sported a striking magenta eyeshadow, blending vintage style with a contemporary twist.
As chatter grew online comparing her to Britney, Tyla was quick to address the parallels and clarify her inspiration.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she addressed the speculation, saying, “Love her but I just thought the outfit was fly… no inspo.”
Tyla’s performance was more than just a throwback—it was a confident display of her own evolving artistry. And whether inspired or not, the outfit was a showstopper in its own right.
