Tate McRae didn’t just take the Saturday Night Live stage this weekend—she owned it. The 20-year-old pop sensation delivered two jaw-dropping performances of her hits “Sports Car” and “Dear God,” leaving fans and critics alike scrambling to hit replay.
Kicking off with the sultry, synth-driven “Sports Car,” McRae transformed Studio 8H into her own neon-lit arena. Backed by a crew of masked dancers, she nailed the track’s sharp choreography while hitting every high note, proving she’s as much a performer as she is a vocal powerhouse. Social media erupted instantly, with one fan tweeting, “Tate just gave SNL its best musical moment of 2024—no contest.”
But the real showstopper came with her stripped-down piano rendition of “Dear God.” Ditching the glitz for a raw, emotional solo act, McRae laid bare the song’s haunting lyrics about love and doubt. The camera zoomed in as she choked back tears mid-chorus, turning the studio—and living rooms worldwide—into a collective sob fest. “I wasn’t ready for that vulnerability,” admitted a TikTok user in a clip that’s since gone viral.
The dual performances highlighted McRae’s range, cementing her status as Gen Z’s breakout star. Just months after her debut album Think Later dominated the charts, she’s now rubbing shoulders with SNL legends—and stealing the spotlight. Even host Sydney Sweeney joked backstage, “How am I supposed to follow that?!”
Fans are already begging for a live album, while critics are calling the set a “career-defining moment.” And with rumors of a summer tour brewing, McRae’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down. Did you miss the magic? Stream the clips now… if you can handle the goosebumps.