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It looks like Troye Sivan is done playing nice when it comes to outlandish rumors about his latest tour with Charli XCX.
On September 14, just as their joint Sweat tour kicked off in Detroit, Michigan, a blind item made the rounds on TikTok that was more than a little ridiculous—and deeply homophobic.
The anonymous claim suggested that Troye wasn’t actually interested in touring, but was more excited about hopping on Grindr at every stop.
Cue Troye, ready to clear the air in the most Troye Sivan way possible: with a fierce and fabulous clapback.
Taking to his TikTok, Troye called out the baseless rumor in a video that fans are already calling iconic.
“Straight people are getting way too comfortable,” he started, setting the tone for what’s about to be a spicy roast.
And honestly, who can blame him? This is a guy who just dropped an album, Something To Give Each Other, and is now selling out venues left and right on the Sweat tour—yet here we are, dealing with some tired, sex-shaming, homophobic trope about gay men and hookup apps.
While Troye’s had plenty of mic-drop moments in his career, this one feels particularly satisfying. “I released an album. I am touring the album with Charli XCX. We are playing 22 shows across the country that are 95% sold out by the way. The only city we’re flopping in is Nashville, and it’s at 78%,” he explained, making it crystal clear that the tour isn’t struggling as the rumor suggested.
“But to say that I am touring the country to go on Grindr at every stop, like that’s genuinely homophobic. It’s a stereotype. Don’t sex shame me.”
In true Sivan style, he wasn’t about to let this rumor slide without making a strong statement.
He pointed out how problematic it is to reduce his tour—and his personal life—to something as demeaning as that Grindr narrative.
“I can get laid wherever I want. I can get laid in LA,” Troye quipped. “I’m going on tour because I released an album and because people are buying tickets to come see the show. So f**k you.” And really, could he have put it any better?
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Troye also took the opportunity to address a bigger issue: how certain language is weaponized against queer people.
“If you say twink when you meant to say f****t, that’s still a slur. That’s like our word. I don’t think straight people should be using that.”
It’s not just a one-off insult—it’s part of a broader pattern of stereotypes that too often get aimed at gay men.
Troye’s message was loud and clear: the queer community isn’t here to be your punchline.
Fans, of course, were living for the clapback, with one TikTok user commenting, “Everything about this clapback is chef’s kiss.” Another added, “Genuinely so confused about the tour is flopping narrative bc my friends and I looked for tickets in 3 diff cities, and they were all sold out !!!!!”
Even Grindr got in on the fun, dropping a cheeky “period” in the comment section.
It’s been a wild ride for Troye and Charli on this tour so far.
Their Sweat tour, which features a jaw-dropping 31 tracks and 10 acts, has fans buzzing for good reason.
Troye kicks off the first half of the show, getting everyone moving with bops like ‘Rush,’ ‘One Of Your Girls,’ and ‘My My My!,’ before Charli takes over to close things out.
With a show this electric, it’s no wonder the tickets are flying off the digital shelves.
But let’s circle back to that Grindr rumor for a second.
Troye Sivan has always been open about his sexuality and his experiences, but to imply that his tour—something he’s worked so hard on—is some sort of excuse to hit up dating apps at every stop?
That’s not just lazy gossip; it’s rooted in harmful stereotypes. Troye’s not just touring for the hell of it; he’s doing what he loves, connecting with fans, and putting on a show that’s getting rave reviews.
The Sweat tour, which wraps up on October 23 in Seattle, is a reminder of what Troye Sivan stands for—authenticity, joy, and refusing to take anyone’s BS.
As for the rumor mill? Well, Troye’s got it covered. Straight people, take notes: don’t get too comfortable making assumptions about our community.
With his album topping charts, fans showing up in droves, and plenty of sold-out venues, Troye is proving that when it comes to his music, the only thing grinding is the dance floor.