Zara Larsson has been forced to issue a clarification after her latest controversial remarks.
During her interview with The Guardian, the Swedish singer, 28, took a dig at Taylor Swift and her fan base, sparking a fierce backlash online.
The Poster Girl singer said that “playing the chart game is so dead” to her, and revealed that she refused her record label's request to drop a single before the deluxe edition of her fifth studio album, Midnight Sun.
“No one’s looking at the charts but industry people and maybe Taylor Swift fans,” said Larsson while speaking to the outlet.
Her comment spread like a wildfire all over the internet, with social media users slamming her for celebrating her song's chart success a few days back.
The massive criticism forced the songstress to issue a clarification over her remarks, as she claimed that her statement was misinterpreted.
"I did an interview in the guardian 'saying no one cares about the charts but industry people and maybe Taylor swift fans' because no one plays the chart game like Taylor swift lol. She's literally the best at it and everyone knows that," she stated.
Larsson continued, "It's not the read you guys think it is. And also... I care!!! Hihi. Best believe I will try to release at least two diffrent covers for my psychical on my next project after midnight sun. I said that because I feel like I have some cultural value right now in pop music, something I've never had to this level, but I'm not in a position to influence the charts :( lol :(."
"And I still think you can be an amazing artist and not chart. Those two things are not mutually equal to me, and shouldn't be to any fans either. But... I still want number one! Please make midnight sun #1!!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT WOJKD BE SO MEGA PLZZZZ!!!!!" she concluded.
Zara Larsson released her fifth studio album, Midnight Sun, on September 26, 2025.
