Charli XCX Revealed She Has Nerve Damage From Performing Live

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"For me to give a performance that I feel is good enough, I have to really physically throw myself around."

Charli XCX is getting real about what touring has done to her body, and it sounds pretty rough.

Charli XCX in a faux fur coat, sunglasses, and a studded skirt stands in front of a dark vehicle at night

In a new interview with Variety, the pop superstar revealed that she's incurred nerve damage in her neck from regularly performing live.

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"I've done a lot of physical damage to my body from performing," she admitted.

Charli XCX with long black hair wearing a silver sequin top

Charli went on to specify that she's usually "in a lot of pain" while performing live. "Genuinely, physically, I have nerve damage in my neck from things that I've done onstage," she explained.

Charli XCX performing enthusiastically on stage with fans holding up phones. The background has text; the person wears a fur jacket and distressed jeans

"For me to give a performance that I feel is good enough, I have to really physically throw myself around — and that makes me very upset when I do it."

Charli XCX onstage wearing a stylish bra and jacket, with sunglasses and long hair, poses confidently for the audience

Charli went on to describe the act of live performance as a "hellhole," which sounds pretty bad. But she also said that, when it came to her recent Sweat tour with Troye Sivan, having the support of those around her made things a bit easier.

Charli XCX in a sleek, long black dress with long sleeves, posing against a backdrop with subtle lettering

"Being with Troye softens that quite a lot," she said, "And a lot of the other people on the tour made me feel a lot lighter."

Two performers on stage, excited, in front of a bright digital backdrop. One wears a white shirt and jeans, the other a black outfit

You can read more of Variety's chat with Charli right here.

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