Fans became worried after Lorde posted a cryptic photo on social media.
Lorde took to her Instagram on Monday, September 30, sharing a selfie with a black eye. The sole post on the 27-year-old’s account was shared without any context or explanation.
The caption reads: “DYHTS? © 𝑳ĿŁု⑷♶⚤.”
The post was also reposted on her Instagram Story.
Fans quickly expressed shock and concern as one user commented: “Whoever did this, I will arrest them.” Another added: “Posting this with no context is crazy. Maybe it’s all for aesthetic purposes, but hope you’re okay, girl.” Amid concerns, some fans also took a lighter approach, making jokes regarding rumors of Lorde’s long-standing feud with fellow artist Charli XCX.
The post only sparked more speculation, with some fans suggesting the mysterious black eye could be related to an upcoming project. One fan even humorously commented: “DYHTS? = Do you hate Taylor Swift? // Answer: yes.”
Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, and Charli Inspired by their complex motivations.
Charli XCX, 32, previously revealed how Lorde initially reached out after hearing the song. “[Lorde] responded immediately and said, ‘Oh my God, I didn’t know you felt that way. I’m so sorry.” And then it was like, ‘You know, maybe I should do a version of the song.’ I didn’t even ask her. She mentioned it,” Charli shared with ‘Billboard.’
Lorde herself opened up about how vulnerable she felt while recording her verse for the remix, saying:
Speaking to ‘Billboard’, Lorde explained, “When I wrote this, it was the first time I said these things… I love that we really nailed it on the remix.”
The New Zealand singer has previously shared her struggles with her health, noting how it has affected her physical and mental health. “My body is really inflamed, it’s trying to tell me something and I’m trying to support it but nothing seems to help,” she told the ‘Daily Mail’. receive.
Originally published in Enstarz.
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