'Water' fame Tyla performs at Prelude To The 2024 Olympic Games event; netizens can't keep calm: Watch

Edited By: Kirtika Katira
Paris Updated: Jul 26, 2024, 02:19 PM(IST)

Tyla at the Prelude to the 2024 Olympic Games event. Photograph:( Instagram )

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Singer Tyla steals the spotlight at the Prelude to the Olympics event, hosted by luxury goods company LVMH. 

The lead-up to the 2024 Olympic Games began with a glamorous celebration that had all the elements of a spectacular party. Co-hosted by celebrities Charlize Theron, Serena Williams, Rosalía, and Omar Sy, the Louis Vuitton event brought together a dazzling array of stars. From athletes like LeBron James to rock icons such as Mick Jagger graced the event along with actors like Zendaya and designers Christian Louboutin. 

Guests could enjoy arcade games and scrumptious food at the event, which also featured, a stunning backdrop designed by Frank Gehry. However, the highlight of the evening was a performance by Tyla, which took the excitement to new heights.

Held at the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris, the prelude event celebrated the cultural impact of the Olympics on Paris, the French capital. Organised by LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, Grammy-winning artist and Louis Vuitton men's creative director Pharrell Williams, and Vogue's Anna Wintour, the event emphasised the fusion of sports, music, fashion, and architecture.

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Tyla’s surprise performance was the pinnacle of the night. She enthralled the audience with hits like "Thata Ahh" and "Jump," and closed her set with the crowd-favourite "Water."

Reacting to the surprise performance, a fan wrote, "What a performance, she is Queen." Another commented, "Tyla is one of a kind. Superb." A third comment read, "This is beyond imagination, she is dope."

For her red carpet appearance for the event, she opted for a black LV velvet tracksuit. She donned a black bra adorned with gold chains inside her co-ord set. To complete the look, she opted for black bumps with gold covers.

For her accessories, she opted for a gold choker and a waist belt. Her makeup was done to perfection with brown and peach hues. The singer's OOTD took us back to 2000s and fans are in love with her Y2K style.

Meanwhile, Zendaya was also spotted at the event in a chic black spaghetti strapped black dress. Snoop Dogg, on the other hand, opted for a gold suit and a lot of bling to grab eyeballs.

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