Lizzo hit the ‘SNL’ stage this weekend like a glittery freight train of sass and high notes, and she brought a little political spice with her side of musical slayage.
While belting out a medley of “Love in Real Life” and “Still Bad” (which, let’s be honest, are both lowkey theme songs for anyone who’s ever sent a risky text at 2AM), Lizzo strutted out wearing a black crop top with the word “TARIFFIED” slapped across it in red. Yes, queen. That’s right — TARIFFIED. Because when life gives you 145% import taxes, you make it fashion.
Now, for those of you who slept through economics class or just thought “tariff” was a new type of oat milk, here’s the tea: President Donald Trump just announced a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, and everyone’s wallets screamed in unison. Americans are panicking, store shelves are sweating, and somewhere in China, a warehouse full of phone chargers is nervously looking at its passport.
And Lizzo? She’s using the power of crop tops and charisma to say, “Sir, this ain’t it.”
But wait, the drama doesn’t stop there. In a totally “please-don’t-panic” moment, U.S. Customs and Border Protection clarified that phones, laptops, and other electronics are safe from the tariff tornado — so you can keep doomscrolling Twitter in peace. Phew.
Of course, not everyone is crying into their imported almond butter. “Shark Tank” investor and part-time Bond villain Kevin O’Leary popped up basically yelling, “Let’s go full bananas!” and suggested a 400% tariff instead. Sir, please. This isn’t Monopoly.
As for what Trump will do next? Who knows. Maybe he’ll tax TikToks. Or introduce a fee for every time someone says “vibe check.” Anything’s possible in the season finale of Democracy: 2025.
But one thing’s for sure: Lizzo isn’t afraid to drop a political truth bomb — or a beat — while looking like a snack.
Stay tariffied, America. 💅
