“F**k you”: Billie Eilish Leaves Fiery Notes for Rolling Stone on Socials Over Leaked Tracklist

Published 04/09/2024, 2:17 AM EDT

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Amidst the music industry's push for innovation and reinvention, icons of the symphony world are asserting their presence with fresh releases on the horizon. While the hip-hop scene experiences a visible evolution with established artists reclaiming the spotlight, the pop genre is also making strides to revolutionize the genre. However, not all announcements unfold seamlessly, as evidenced by Billie Eilish's recent declaration of her forthcoming third album. 

Shortly following the announcement, a notable shift occurred on her social media platforms, with indications suggesting her discontent towards Rolling Stone for purportedly leaking the tracklist. Consequently, this transformation altered the atmosphere from one of anticipation to one characterized by tension and disappointment.

Billie Eilish delivers hostile retorts to Rolling Stone on Instagram

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Monday marked the pinnacle of excitement within the pop community as Billie Eilish announced her third album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft', slated for release on May 17. However, fans were soon to discover that this excitement would quickly sour. Hours later, Rolling Stone magazine leaked the album's tracklist, causing the singer to lose her composure and consequently, in retaliation, the 22-year-old made her dissatisfaction unmistakably clear by addressing the publication in a now-deleted Instagram story, bluntly stating, "F**k you guys."

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In another story that has since been deleted, Eilish penned a message expressing her frustration, stating "F**k rolling stone" accompanied by a clown emoji. The Oscar-winning singer, who has been teasing new music from her upcoming album since last week, expressed her intention, in an Instagram caption, to unveil the album's content "all at once" for her fans. Her decision to deviate from releasing singles stemmed from this urge, but with Rolling Stone undermining her plans, it has become the source of her anger.

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Considering the extent to which the singer has been traveling to initiate the buzz before her album’s drop, her resorting to expletives does not feel all that baseless. 

Billie Eilish’s pre-release album endeavors

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Recently, Billie Eilish has been actively curating her social media presence to ensure a sensational reception for her highly anticipated album, which sent shockwaves through fans worldwide upon its announcement on Monday. Over the past week, notable changes have been observed, including the admission of her global fanbase into the exclusive Close Friends segment on Instagram. Furthermore, while supporters were still processing this unexpected inclusion, she surprised enthusiasts further by revealing a midriff tattoo.

Initially, fans only caught a partial glimpse of the tattoo, but with the album's unveiling, it became evident that the ink bore the album's name. This clever publicity maneuver undoubtedly garnered attention. Additionally, Eilish has launched a lineup of merchandise for the album. Despite everything appearing to align smoothly for the album's launch, Rolling Stone's interference has abruptly shifted the mood from excitement to apprehension. Hence, it is now time to witness if she retains the previous decibel of buzz given the publication’s intervention. 

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What do you think of Billie Eilish's verbal fireworks against Rolling Stone for leaking her tracklist from 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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