Sydney Sweeney has unexpectedly found an ally in Lizzo amid the ongoing backlash surrounding her American Eagle jeans campaign. As criticism continues, Lizzo dropped a freestyle referencing Sweeney and her jeans ad. Lizzo’s clip has shifted attention, with many showing their support in the comment section.
Lizzo sings a line about Sydney Sweeney in new song
Lizzo has stirred fresh conversation online after referencing Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle campaign in a new track preview. The singer posted a clip of the freestyle, titled “I’m Goin’ In Till October,” to Instagram. In the preview, she sings a verse that directly nods to the backlash surrounding Sweeney’s recent denim ad.
In the video, Lizzo sports a platinum blonde wig, tight jean shorts, and dances against a red Porsche while rapping: “Fat a**, pretty face with the titties / B***h, I got good genes like I’m Sydney.” Her lyrics appear to reference the viral controversy that erupted after Sweeney’s fall campaign ad for American Eagle.
Sweeney’s partnership with American Eagle sparked significant criticism after the brand promoted its fall denim campaign with the tagline, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.” While intended as a playful pun, many online interpreted the phrase as tone-deaf and problematic. Some users claimed that it carried racial and historical undertones that made it inappropriate.
The backlash quickly went viral, with online discussions focusing on whether the ad’s wordplay crossed a line. In response to the growing outrage, American Eagle issued a formal statement defending the campaign’s intent. In a statement, the brand stated, “This campaign is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her narrative. We will continue to honor the unique ways everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence.” They added, “Great jeans flatter everyone.”
As the discussion continues, Sweeney has chosen not to respond publicly to the criticism.
