Legendary '80s Musician Makes Bold Political Statement With Latest Performance
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Cyndi Lauper had a blunt political statement to make as she celebrated a major milestone for one of her most beloved tracks, one that many of her fans could, unfortunately, relate to.
On Wednesday, July 2, the iconic pop star, who is currently on her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, shared a video of herself performing "She Bop" during a recent concert—a song notoriously about female self-pleasure.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rkekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"Ain’t no law against it yet!" she boldly declared in the caption of the tour clip. "Here’s to 41 years of She Bopping! 🫨."
Fans were, of course, excited by the milestone, with one commenter applauding, "Amazing! Happy Bopp-aversary!! ☄️🥰💫 ❤️🔥," but many were disappointed by the reality of her statement.
"The fact that 'yet' makes sense in that sentence is sad," one fan admitted, while another agreed, "Emphasis on 'yet.'"
The "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" singer has never been one to stay quiet, speaking out just last week to affirm that she's "all in" on the fight for women's bodily and reproductive autonomy—a battle she's been embroiled in for much of her life.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rqekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1aekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"In my childhood, women didn’t have reproductive freedom and 50+ years later we find ourselves in a time warp where one’s freedom to control their own body has been stripped away,” she wrote, in part. "But freedom for women then, and unfortunately now, comes at a big price. If we don’t have control over our own bodies then we have no real freedom. Stay loud and stay mobilized. Keep fighting. ✊✊✊.”
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Legendary '80s Musician Makes Bold Political Statement With Latest Performance first appeared on Parade on Jul 2, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
With their latest performance, the legendary '80s musician boldly stakes a political ground that resonates deeply with modern activism while paying homage to an era defined by unapologetic musical expression.
The recent performance by this legendary '80s musician serves as a bold and groundbreaking political statement, redefining the boundaries of artistic expression in contemporary society.
The latest performance by the legendary '80s musician not only pays homage to their iconic era but also makes a bold political statement tailored with finesse and conviction, signaling an important shift in today's musical-political dialogue.
