Zara Larsson has Chris Brown blocked on Spotify, and she's not afraid to say why.
The "Midnight Sun" singer has never shied away from being a girl's girl. She's known for speaking up for women's rights, LGBTQ+, and even destigmatizing conversations revolving around sex work. The best part? She puts her money where her mouth is and actually walks the walk.
And she definitely proved it during her latest appearance on Cosmopolitan.
Here's why Zara Larsson has Chris Brown blocked on Spotify
During an appearance on Cosmopolitan's "Cheap Shots," Zara Larsson was asked to name one artist that would never appear on her playlists.
Essentially a "Truth or Drink" segment, Larsson could have definitely taken a shot instead of spilling any names. Instead, she decided to speak her truth, which has earned her major praise from fans.
She tells Cosmopolitan that she actually has a lot of people blocked on Spotify, and all of them are abusers. She then says that people would certainly not find a Chris Brown song on any of her playlists and that she has him blocked on the platform.
Her actions earned her massive praise online. Many loved how openly she spoke up against Chris Brown and other abusive artists, calling her "mother" and "queen" for it. Others claimed this made them love her even more.
The history between Zara Larsson and Chris Brown
This is not the first time Zara Larsson has spoken out against Chris Brown. Back in 2016, she played "Song Tinder" with DASDING, and one of the songs that appeared was "Hotel (feat. Chris Brown)" by Kid Ink. The moment Chris Brown's name was said, she immediately swiped left.
When asked why, her answer was simple: she didn't like him. While she acknowledged that he was a talented musician, she stressed that she could not listen to his music due to their differing values. Larsson also mentioned that she doesn't condone how openly he hates and trash-talks women.
Cosmopolitan asks Zara Larsson to name which artist she’ll never put on her music playlists:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 24, 2026
“There’s so many artists I have blocked on Spotify, and all of them are like abusers. You certainly wouldn’t find a Chris Brown song. Bye!” pic.twitter.com/Dr1r17U95P
That same year, the two engaged in some online activity after Chris Brown heard that she didn't willingly listen to his music. In a video, Larsson is seen telling her fans that just because he was a bigger artist than her (at the time), that doesn't give him an excuse to be a hateful person, and urged fans to call his behavior out. In response, he called her "wack" and a "stinky butt."
If there's one thing about Zara Larsson, it's that she's not afraid to speak up about her beliefs. And honestly? It's so refreshing to see an artist so loud and honest. The people love to see it!
