Why does Raye appear without shoes?

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As Raye takes on stage tonight to perform on 2025 GrammysThere is one thing you need to be aware of: her feet. The British singer, Who is up to two prices tonightIncluding best new artist, has made it her trademark to perform barefoot. Whether she is at a larger awards ceremony, a festival or on live, Raye often goes to the scene Sans shoes, and it seems that her Grammy’s 2025 would not be an exception.


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In March 2024, Raye headlines came when she received her six record -breaking Brit Awards, the most victories received by an artist during a single ceremony, without wearing shoes. The singer also performed a medley of her songs “Ice Cream Man”, “Prada” and “Escapism” while he was barefoot.

Although the British really made people notice Rayes barefoot trends, the truth is that the artist has appeared without shoes for a while. She was spotted in performing Sans shoes so early in May 2023, but it was only later that year that it really became her signature. She has since appeared barefoot at several pricing, Grammy Museum, Saturday Night LiveAnd even Coachella. Case:

Raye performed during BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2023 on May 28, 2023 in Dundee, Scotland.Raye performed during BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2023 on May 28, 2023 in Dundee, Scotland.

Raye performed during BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2023 on May 28, 2023 in Dundee, Scotland.

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Raye performed during the Mercury Prize Awards Show on September 7, 2023 in London, England.Raye performed during the Mercury Prize Awards Show on September 7, 2023 in London, England.

Raye performed during the Mercury Prize Awards Show on September 7, 2023 in London, England.

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Raye performed at the Grammy Museum on September 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Raye performed at the Grammy Museum on September 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Raye performed at the Grammy Museum on September 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Raye performed during the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on March 2, 2024 in London, England.Raye performed during the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on March 2, 2024 in London, England.

Raye performed during the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on March 2, 2024 in London, England.

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Raye performed on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in New York.Raye performed on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in New York.

Raye appears on Saturday Night Live Saturday, April 6, 2024 in New York.

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Raye appeared at Coachella on April 13, 2024 in Indio, California.Raye appeared at Coachella on April 13, 2024 in Indio, California.

Raye appeared at Coachella on April 13, 2024 in Indio, California.

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Raye appeared at Coachella on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California.Raye appeared at Coachella on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California.

Raye appeared at Coachella on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California.

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But why did Raye stop wearing the shoes to perform? Well, just said, because she can. In a conversation with Christina Aguilera released by Rolling stones In October 2024, “Genie in A Bottle” praised “singer Raye for choosing to perform without shoes and tried to find an explanation of the preference.

“The fact that she sings barefoot. I already got my legs up and my feet so bad with all this high -heeled rubbish. I f*cked up cartilage in my knee. I love it about (Raye), though. I’ve never had balls to just do it. It’s the best when you just feel the floor below, ”said Aguilera. For Raye, however, it is much simpler. “I feel like when I have shoes, I think of wearing shoes. Is that weird? “She explained. And honestly, it’s not. We get it completely.

Raye Performing - with shoes - at the victorious festival on August 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, England.Raye Performing - with shoes - at the victorious festival on August 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, England.

Raye Performing – with shoes – at the victorious festival on August 25, 2023 in Portsmouth, England.

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That said, it seems that Raye’s journey to perform barefoot has been gradually. She was last seen wearing boots in August 2023 before completely changing at the end of 2023 and 2024 – though she will still rock shoes to the red carpets, so keep an eye on her looks all night.


Originally appeared on Teen Vogue


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