Kim Petraspaid homage to an iconicTODAYshowmoment at her Citi Concert Series performance on Friday.
The “Unholy” singer, 30, rocked a purple hooded long-sleeve crop top as she lived out a childhood dream — to perform on the same stage whereFergiedid her famous one-handed cartwheels back in 2008. Petras’ shirt captured the 15-year-old legendary pop culture moment, showing Fergie in the middle of acartwheel.
The look even caught the attention of theBlack Eyed Peassinger herself, with Fergie tweeting about the performance.
“Just got to relive performing on theTODAYShow thru@kimpetras,” the singer wrote on Twitter. “I’m so honored. You killed those high notes babe!!! Keep shining.”
The rest of Petras’ outfit was simple so as to give the top itsmoment.She wore a hip-length leather jacket with a black mini skirt and black skin-tight thigh-high platform boots.
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The Grammy winner accessorized with rectangle black glasses that featured a unique touch — a thick ruffle-looking frame around the lenses.
Of course, Petras couldn’t forget to add a little shine. Along with her chunky diamond-studded hoop earrings, the “Heart to Break” singer carried a metallic silver microphone with eye-catching nails that were covered in little skulls.
Kim Petras performs on ‘TODAY’ on June 23, 2023.NDZ/Star Max/GC Images
NDZ/Star Max/GC Images
The Germany nativerecently sat downwith PEOPLE to talk about her major-label debut album,Feed the Beast,which was released Friday. She spoke about how she has hustled relentlessly to fulfill her pop-star dreams, displaying a penchant for songwriting while fighting transphobia and blazing a singular trail.
“My purpose is to be an artist. I just so happen to be transgender, but that’s not all that I am,” Petras told PEOPLE. “It’s been a nonstop mission since I was 12 years old to do this, but I feel like I’m just beginning.”
Last fall, Petrasmade historywhen “Unholy” — her deliciously deviant collab withSam Smith— topped the charts, making the duo the first out trans and non-binary artists, respectively, to score a No. 1 hit. The songearned them the Grammyfor best pop duo/group performance, another first.
Kim Petras with her Grammy on Feb. 5, 2023.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
“Unholy” marked a turning point for Petras. Not only was it her biggest hit to date, but it also offered her a much-needed boost. Before the duet dropped in September, she said, “I was struggling to get anyone to release my music,” adding shefelt stalledafter her label shelved another album she’d completed. “It was a really s—ty situation that then led to the biggest moment I’ve had in my career. I’m so happy I clawed my way back.”
Bullied as a kid,she found solace in music.
Kim Petras performs at Governors Ball on June 9, 2023.ANGELA WEISS / AFP/ Getty
ANGELA WEISS / AFP/ Getty
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“I look up to creatives who are really authentic and carve out their own lane and are unafraid,” she said. “That’s what I try to be. I’m from the middle of nowhere. I always knew I had to carve my own way.”
source: people.com
