On June 5, 2025, New York City pulsed with a blend of theatrical innovation and raw pop energy at the Spotify-hosted “Addison Live in New York with Spotify” event. Held at the iconic burlesque club The Box, Addison Rae took center stage to debut her self-titled debut album, “Addison”—a performance that turned a secret pop-up show into a full-blown spectacle of creative expression and boundary-pushing performance art.
Rae’s performance was a masterclass in reinventing live music presentations. She opened her set with a dramatic, immersive rendition of “Fame Is a Gun.” The curtains of a vertical silk bed were drawn back by dancers, revealing the star in a daring burlesque-inspired look that instantly set a provocative tone. This bold entrance—where she appeared nearly nude in intricately styled lingerie with her limbs momentarily restrained—underscored a fearless juxtaposition of vulnerability and strength, a theme that resonated throughout her entire set.
