"Wake me when it's critically acclaimed": Internet reacts as Addison Rae announces debut album release date at Coachella 2025

During the first weekend of Coachella 2025, 24-year-old TikTok star turned musician Addison Rae made a surprise appearance during Arca's set at the Gobi Tent. At the end of her performance of Arcamarine/Aquamarine, which is a remix of her 2024 single, she turned her back to the crowd as Adison revealed the words June 6th printed on her underwear.

As reports suggest, speculation about Addison Rae's debut album had been brewing for some time. With single drops like Aquamarine and Diet Pepsi, cryptic Instagram posts, and flashes of pink wigs and rollerblades in behind-the-scenes footage, fans derived that something was coming.

The release date announcement was quick to send the internet into a frenzy. The announcement sparked a wave of mixed reactions across social media platforms.

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to share:

"Addison Rae announces at Coachella that her debut album will release June 6th."

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Internet reactions over Addison Rae's album release date announcement

Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts on the incident. Below are some of their remarks:

"The earth did not need that information, but thank you for sharing. Wake me when it's critically acclaimed," declared an X user.

"why is she acting like she is taylor swift?" Joked another.

"Addison Rae THREATENS at Coachella that her debut album will release June 6th." Penned a third.

More netizens chimed in,

"Addison Rae making her live performance debut. Announces the release date of here most awaited album written on her panties. OH GIRL," exclaimed a user.

"Asking for a friend: Does Addison Rae know how to sing," questioned a netizen.

"Addison Rae just announced at Coachella: her debut album drops on June 6th! Big moment for fans and pop lovers alike!" stated another netizen.

Addison Rae was wearing a sheer white gown. She performed alongside Venezuelan electronic producer Arca. As the duo closed their track, Adison said,

"I love you, Arca!"

to which Arca replied,

"Love you too, sis. Muah!"

Then, Addison Rae twirled once more and turned around to reveal the release date to the audience in sparkling letters across her underwear. Cameras captured the moment, and within minutes, the clip was everywhere online.

Addison Rae first rose to fame in the early days of TikTok, reports suggest. With over 88 million followers, she was quick to become one of the app's biggest stars.

Her transition into music began with the release of Obsessed in 2021, followed by her debut EP AR, in 2023. Her collaboration with Charli XCX and A.G. Cook on the remix of Von Dutch sparked buzz among fans.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew