“Bye!” – Zara Larsson Refuses to Stream Chris Brown or Any Abuser on Spotify

 

Cosmopolitan asks Zara Larsson to name which artist she’ll never put on her music playlists:

“There’s so many artists I have blocked on Spotify, and all of them are like abusers. You certainly wouldn’t find a Chris Brown song. Bye!” pic.twitter.com/Dr1r17U95P

— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 24, 2026

PopBase shared a viral clip from Zara Larsson's recent Cosmopolitan interview (in their "Cheap Shots" segment), where she was asked which artist she'd never add to her music playlists.Zara responded:

“There’s so many artists I have blocked on Spotify, and all of them are like abusers. You certainly wouldn’t find a Chris Brown song. Bye!”The post quickly blew up, gaining over 138,000 likes, thousands of reposts, and massive engagement within hours (as of late February 2026).This statement ties back to Chris Brown's well-documented history, especially the 2009 assault on Rihanna and various later allegations of abuse/violence over the years, which have made him a frequent target in discussions about separating art from artist in the music industry.Zara's blunt "Bye!" and her choice to name him specifically resonated strongly with many fans, especially those who support survivors and push for accountability in the industry. The replies and quotes under the post largely cheered her on, calling it a powerful and unapologetic stance.(There are also some defensive/negative reactions from Chris Brown supporters, as expected in these kinds of viral moments.)The full Cosmopolitan video segment is floating around on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube if you'd like to watch the exact delivery—it's short and pretty direct.