Overview

• Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong wore a neon green 'Brat' cap during their weekend two Coachella set, referencing Charli XCX's 2024 album and her earlier sash.
• Drummer Tré Cool added to the light-hearted back-and-forth by sporting a sash reading 'Actual Headliner' backstage at the festival.
• Charli XCX's 'Miss Should Be Headliner' sash from weekend one sparked online debates, with Green Day fans defending the band and criticizing her statement.
• Green Day continued to use their headliner slot for political messaging, altering 'Jesus of Suburbia' lyrics to reference J.D. Vance and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
• The playful rivalry and Green Day's political commentary have dominated fan and media discussions during Coachella's second weekend.