Following the tragic death of pioneering pop producer Sophie, musicians and fans alike mourned their loss. Fans also rallied around those who were especially close to Sophie, like Charli XCX, who had formed a friendship and professional relationship with the producer. Fans tried to consult Charli and offer their support by starting the viral hashtag #HereForCharli, but things went south when fans of TikTok star Charli D’Amelio co-opted the hashtag.
The #HereForCharli hashtag popped up over the weekend when Charli XCX and Sophie fans alike flooded Twitter with encouraging messages of love and support. People shared their favorite moments of the two musicians together and offered consoling messages.
https://twitter.com/truthfacade/status/1356336807718346755
https://twitter.com/fkaswift/status/1356334080212742148
#hereforcharli I hope u feel better Charli after SOPHIE’s passing, sending much love ❤️
— emma (@emmaiguessss) February 1, 2021
Eventually, D’Amelio fans caught wind of the hashtag and thought it was meant for them.
[ @charlidamelio ] if you’re seeing this, you are such a sweet person and you deserve so much. You’re one of the only reasons I’m alive. ilysm
ascharls x
[ #hereforcharli @charlidamelio ] pic.twitter.com/Uyp4FOfMLn
— mia (@ascharlss) January 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/vxhuddy/status/1355632064574476288
https://twitter.com/d_joalina/status/1355634620713349121
When D’Amelio noticed people on Twitter were using the #HereForCharli hashtag, she thanked fans for their support without realizing she was not the intended recipient. “i am looking through the ‘hereforcharli’ hashtag and oh my goodness you are all so sweet to me you have no idea how much your kind words warm my heart,” she wrote. “i am so lucky to have you all by my side!”
https://twitter.com/charlidamelio/status/1355633211775152128
People were quick to point out that all the praise was actually directed at Charli XCX, and not the 16-year-old influencer. See more responses below.
https://twitter.com/kw_rogers/status/1356317948898635776
https://twitter.com/th3mb0fication/status/1356318806948388864
https://twitter.com/1970SM00NLIGHT/status/1356322975272890370
This is so embarrassing. Chile and it’s still up. Charli XCX lost a close friend and of course the famous for being famous must center themselves. Rest In Peace SOPHIE. https://t.co/4WKHQIqnPz
— 5hahem aka Dr. Durag (@shaTIRED) February 1, 2021
Charli XCX is a Warner Music artist. .
