Lizzo was just about to perform her sensational hit “Juice” in Miami Beach when, suddenly, she stopped the show and surprised fans by bringing Harry Styles on stage to sing the hit! This unexpected duet has amassed over 14.4 million views since January 2020, and pop nerds are still feeling bedazzled by the moment.
Lizzo, in a revealing baby blue beach-ready bikini and matching Pat Butcher eyeshadow, introduces a fugly crop-sweater and shirt wearing Harry to the stage, and the looks of shock and awe on the audience’s faces are priceless.
Harry takes on the first verse like the song is his own creation, while Lizzo unleashes her inner One Direction fangirl in a frenzy of smiles and excited dance moves. And as Lizzo sings her iconic pre-chorus lyrics, Harry grooves away in the background; the genuine friendship and musical respect shared between them gleam and make this clip ten times as fun to watch.
The audience shots come filled with camera phones of fans in instinctive disbelief at the collab unfolding before them, as Lizzo (aged 31 in the clip) and Harry (then 25) dance out some TikTok-style moves in complete step with each other and act out some hilarious hard-to-get lover roles during the verses.
The pair’s slap-dash harmonies are fire as they split and join choruses, a liberating wildheart energy at the core of their duet, and fans really can’t get over their chemistry, commenting, “You can actually hear Lizzo’s smile when she is singing,” “They’re like the crazy best friends that sit in the back of the class,” and, “They actually look like they’re having more fun than the audience.”
Only one month prior, Harry Styles sang a solo cover of this same track at BBC’s Live Lounge, and we can only imagine Lizzo was wowed by this 78.5M-times-viewed performance before inviting Harry to sing her track in Miami, and for real this time.
Since 2019, the pair’s lasting bond has been creating viral moments wherever they go: in 2022, Harry invited Lizzo onto his Coachella headlining stage to sing “I Will Survive” and 1D’s “What Makes You Beautiful,” and the duo are constantly celebrating each other’s successes over on social media when they’re not posting selfies together. Harry even sent Lizzo a neon bunch of flowers when “About Damn Time” became a US #1, which Lizzo posted on her Instagram!
This unforgettable onstage surprise between Lizzo and Harry Styles has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its raw energy and musical magic. The duo’s chemistry and shared joy continue to inspire and delight pop enthusiasts everywhere. Want to dive deeper into this dazzling moment? Check out the links below to explore more!