'L in Lisa stands for lip sync': BLACKPINK rapper faces backlash for not singing live at VMAs
BLACKPINK rapper LISA took the stage to perform her latest solo hits, "New Woman" and "Rockstar."
Updated : September 12, 2024 11:14 AM ISTBLACKPINK rapper LISA took the stage to perform her latest solo hits, "New Woman" and "Rockstar."
BLACKPINK Lisa - MTV VMAs twitter
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) returned to New York to honour this year's hottest music stars. Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston hot girl herself, served as the host and was also one of the night's performers. Other musicians who took the stage included Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, and more.
However, among these performers was BLACKPINK rapper LISA, who took the stage to perform her latest solo hits, "New Woman" and "Rockstar." While her fans cheered for her, she also faced backlash from locals who watched the VMAs live.
Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to comment that she did not sing a word live and lip-synced throughout her performance. Several stated that her backing vocals were so loud that she wasn't even lip-syncing in time with the words, with some even calling her performance boring.
The L in Lisa stands for "lip sync." #VMAs
— #SupportTheArts (@a_rare_MARvel) September 12, 2024
This Lisa Lady Some Of The Worst Lip Syncing I’ve Seen In a While #VMAs
— Cee Mulahiana. (@ceemulahgang) September 12, 2024
The lipsync is killing me. I knew the first time i heard this song, it’s impossible to sing this good on live lol https://t.co/b6zGP4jbjP
— َ (@lCYCREAM) September 12, 2024
Is anyone teaching these new kids how to actually lip sync? This Lisa chick looked a solid second off behind the live track lol #VMAs pic.twitter.com/JWRmTvlkUA
— Chief of the Phog (@PhoggyPhorum) September 12, 2024
what’s the decider of who’s allowed to lip sync and who isn’t? cus miss lisa hasn’t said one word. #VMAs
— #1 Mature Era Whore ᴹ♚ᴶ (@guccimykol) September 12, 2024
how can you call yourself a rockstar if you’re gunna lip sync …. I’m confused 😅
— nics 🫶🏻✨ (@nics_lanoue) September 12, 2024
About LISA:
LISA took the stage once again to accept the 'Best K-Pop' award for her hit song "Rockstar." The award, presented by MTV legend and original TRL host Carson Daly, recognized her breakthrough as a solo artist, especially given the tough competition from BTS Jung Kook's "Seven" featuring Latto, NCT Dream's "Smoothie," Tomorrow X Together's "Deja Vu," Stray Kids' "LALALA," and NewJeans' "Super Shy."
Although LISA remains part of BLACKPINK, she, along with the other members, left YG Entertainment to pursue independent ventures. For her solo career, she launched her own company, LLOUD. On February 8, LISA announced the formation of her artist management company, describing it as "a platform to showcase my vision in music and entertainment."
In addition to delivering chart-topping singles, LISA is also set to make her acting debut in 2025 with a role in the HBO series The White Lotus.