"STEP ASIDE, TAYLOR SWIFT" — Internet reacts to Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour named highest-grossing tour by an artist born this century

In an electrifying turn of events, Olivia Rodrigo's highly acclaimed Guts World Tour has been recognized as the highest-grossing tour by an artist born this century, surpassing previous records and igniting excitement across the internet.

On October 24, 2024, according to Billboard Boxscore, Rodrigo's Guts World Tour grossed $186.6 million, with 1.4 million tickets sold. Fans and industry insiders are enthralled as the young star cements her place in music history.

Numerous users on X have drawn comparisons to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which, as reported by Variety, became the highest-grossing tour in January 2024, with over $1 billion in revenue.

"STEP ASIDE, TAYLOR SWIFT," one wrote on X.

"oh eras tour is crumbling," another commented.

However, reports from Billboard indicate that Rodrigo's tour is the highest-grossing among artists born this century, a fact noted by many users on X who sought to clarify comparisons to other artists. Meanwhile, some users have asserted that Olivia Rodrigo is a legend in her own right —

"Born this century." god, you're really not good at reading comprehension, are you? lol," a user on X.

"She's really making her mark in the music industry!," another commented.

"SHE'S A LEGEND," a netizen commented.

"nobody is doing it like her," another commented.

Furthermore, many users on X expressed their appreciation for Olivia Rodrigo, highlighting the impressive nature of her achievement, while others took to the platform to congratulate her on this significant milestone —

"Impressive! 🎉💰," another commented.

"Congrats OLIVIA," a netizen commented.

"oh godlivia don't make that serve," another wrote.

"billboard didn't lie when they said she's best touring artist," one more commented.

Comments from fans highlight the overwhelming support for Rodrigo. As the tour continues, Rodrigo's anticipation for what's next is palpable. However, the artist herself has yet to comment on Billboard's revelation.

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What makes Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour a can't-miss event

The Guts World Tour kicked off in Palm Springs, California, on February 23, 2024. Rodrigo launched the tour in the United States and Canada, with plans to extend into Europe for a significant portion of spring and early summer before returning to the United States in July 2025.

Billboard reports that Rodrigo enhanced her tour's appeal by incorporating additional efforts. Matt Young, president of Bravado, noted that a typical merchandise campaign includes about 50 pieces of artwork for a tour. However, Rodrigo exceeded expectations by creating 375 unique art pieces for her tour.

"I think we've done at least 375 unique pieces of art," Young said.

Furthermore, Young informed Billboard that Olivia Rodrigo went above and beyond by concluding each show in a sporty tank top featuring a playful, city-specific message. He highlighted that Rodrigo collaborated with local female artists to create unique art designs and custom t-shirts for each location.

While he acknowledged that this approach can be "logistically challenging," he emphasized that it fosters a deeper connection with her fans —

"Is it logistically challenging? Sometimes, yes. But it's offset by the passion. You're helping build a relationship with a fan in a way that they can't really get anywhere else," Young said.

In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo shared with Billboard that, after each concert, she hosts a "cathartic" session for the audience. During this time, she asks the management to dim the lights and encourages the crowd to scream about anything that frustrates them.

Rodrigo noted that this ritual serves as a release for her, and she hopes it provides the same therapeutic effect for her fans.

"When we play 'all-­american bitch. there's a part at the end of the song where I ask the audience to think about something that pisses them off and then tell them to scream about it when the lights go off," Rodrigo said.

Olivia Rodrigo will resume her Guts World Tour in March 2025 in Argentina. Tickets are available on her official website.