Overview

• Charli XCX wore a 'Miss Should Be Headliner' sash during Coachella's first weekend, sparking backlash from Green Day fans who viewed it as a jab at the band.
• Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong responded during their second-weekend headline set by wearing a neon green 'Brat' hat, referencing Charli’s 2024 album of the same name.
• Drummer Tré Cool joined the playful exchange by sporting an 'Actual Headliner' sash backstage, adding to the lighthearted rivalry.
• Green Day used their performances to make political statements, altering 'Jesus of Suburbia' lyrics to reference the Israel-Gaza conflict and criticize Vice President J.D. Vance.
• Flavor Flav made a surprise appearance during Green Day's set, adding to the festival's signature unexpected moments.