King Princess: "Hit The Back"

The musical sensation makes her U.S. television debut with a performance of "Hit The Back" off her album "Cheap Queen." #Colbert #KingPrincess #Music
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[@emilywerner6390]

She may be singing a song about being a bottom but she has big top energy

[@elizabethmathews3678]

Switch rights babey

[@enotj]

Emily Werner power bottom energy

[@MapleDaze]

#subtop

[@spookybugz2113]

Ikr? 😂

[@greensaregoodforyou9261]

Switch gang

[@holypicklesmofo]

The fact that this is on a major network is blowing my mind

[@mattk6101]

Hit the back all day lol

[@KessieStevens]

I know me too!

[@carldaven]

It should be

[@diggidy600]

colbert show usually has cool artists

[@AubreyJM]

Yup. 😨

[@QueenHalo]

I see why Harry Styles asked her to tour with him . Got that same stage energy 👌

[@rayodelsol80]

Queen Halo thats how I heard about her. I knew she had to be good :)

[@sheridan7475]

same sexuality

[@mybeautifulchanelgg3lovesu516]

Sheridan HAHSHA

[@katiec759]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@greensaregoodforyou9261]

And they’re both lesbians so it works

[@katiekawaii]

A gay bottom anthem on mainstream television _I am living_ 😍

[@JohnPaulWeesner]

If David Bowie and Freddie Mercury had a daughter and Mick Jagger taught her how to dance.

[@miffyn1737]

What a heavenly child

[@ebythelofd5523]

Lol

[@sofiaferridebarrossolheim4297]

literally this

[@MJAY-N7129]

Its pretty accurate 👀👀

[@NinaWatsonnn]

Okay scary how accurate that is haha

[@Figs3]

Holy shit...she's on a major network, on a BIG show. This is crazy.

[@blkcatzette]

I was js, do you thing Girl and she sounds good doing It!!! Keep It Pushing !!!

[@jbt6007]

She is produced by Mark Ronson. He's got connections.

[@splendidsunrise108]

it's a big win for the gays

[@tracilowrie7047]

Her dance style reminds me of a young Mick Jagger. I love it. She's absolutely amazing. So glad to see an openly gay artist being noticed. As a mother of a transgender son this makes me have hope that the future for him will be accept ing of all genders. Which is so unfair that who you are or your sexually should even be an issue. Those things don't define a person ,it's your heart and kindness that matters most. Way to go King princess.

[@fairestcamila5788]

Traci Lowrie i thought the exact same thing! Young Mick Jagger vibes and moves

[@teresaricks7922]

Omg you're right about mick jagger...saw him n.o.l..

[@catherine9205]

We need more parents like you in the world

[@Chatty-op9kd]

The difference between this and her first ever TV performance of 1950 about a year ago is crazy. In her first one she was so nervous, looking at the cameras the whole time, not moving much. Now she’s grown into this amazing confident performer and Im so genuinely proud

[@HeadCannonPrime]

you are proud? Did you have something personally to do with this? Why would a performer getting better at performing make you feel proud?

[@Wiley_Coyote]

@@HeadCannonPrime geez, that's mean. Yeah, it's not this person's work or investment or anything, but it's also a harmless claim.

[@Afterbirth666]

@@HeadCannonPrime Why not? And who says they don't know her?

[@Chatty-op9kd]

bkLEGION3000 lmao she helped me a lot these past year or so that Ive known her music. Her music helped me feel confident as myself, and feel good enough to come out as lesbian and eventually non binary. So yeah, watching her grow and become more confident in herself makes me proud. It makes me happy

[@robertsmith-williams5255]

@@HeadCannonPrime LIKE YOU ARE IN A LEGION. A 3000 LEGION. what fun. I'm glad you are so literal. It doesn't make you look like insecure little basement-dwelling twerp who never talks to women ever. If you actually had balls you would chill out, grow some honesty and humility and be able to have meaningful relationships. You wouldn't be made to feel so literal by King Princess. Long live king princess you are evidence of her power

[@lanafruto7129]

If king princess isn’t invited to the MET I’m going to be so sad. I want everyone and their moms talking about her. Her attitude, what she is how important she is. She just is, king princess.

[@manookoonta]

it costs $75,000 to go so i hope they save up :D

[@tracilowrie7047]

This mom is definitely digging on her. I'm going to introduce her to my mother in-law who is gay. She will love her.

[@neasalo8538]

She’s on tour with Harry Styles in Copenhagen on that day but hopefully next year

[@teresaricks7922]

@@manookoonta What cost 75 thousand

[@jamontoast7467]

@@teresaricks7922 prbly meant a ticket to the met gala... prbly.

[@softerhaze]

that was hot

[@AubreyJM]

That's what I was thinking... Maybe a little TOO hot for the SC show...😵

[@softerhaze]

Aubberfly JM i aint complaining 😌

[@enotj]

luv ur user

[@softerhaze]

ella rosenberg thank u :)

[@electrochide]

This had 69 likes before my like and i'm so upset i had the painful role of taking that magical number away from your comment

[@harlequin5664]

bottoming anthem of the year

[@softerhaze]

she changed “staring at my fingers while i talk to you” to “staring at my fingers while you talk to me”

[@abbeyv5013]

Jonny B I think the song has only been out for like a month, so I can’t imagine she’s tired of the way she wrote it yet. Maybe she just changes it up depending on how she’s feeling?

[@k0waibunni]

mikaela eilish nice

[@valerieselenec]

I knew it! Haha I thought I was changing it myself.

[@spiritglass5716]

Wouldn't "staring at your fingers while you talk to me" make the most sense?

[@ravenswood118]

@@spiritglass5716 no?

[@shreyasloni4521]

No doubt we stan Miss King, but her band, I feel, is *very* underappreciated.

[@enotj]

i just saw her live and this isn't autotuned or anything. legit just like the show

[@zerikeri]

kp: how many times can i spin in 4 minutes

[@simondarrow4688]

gay ppl be like

[@salix_0785]

I know this is late but I counted about 18 spins

[@NinaWatsonnn]

@@salix_0785 hahaha

[@kaylvn5677]

her stage presence for this is mind blowing- as usual

[@Alex-vq9vj]

Never heard of her before, but she's freaking awesome! Love her voice, and the switch from classic blues with Winehouse-voice to Scissor Sisters completely threw me - in a good way. Stage performance was magnetic, hard to achieve on a TV-set. Definitely need to check out her songs. And holy crap: an explicit lesbian BDSM song on a major US network?! Respect to the program directors.

[@orphicjessi]

king princess: a star, an icon

[@MrMome1612]

Yes, she will definitely be remembered 3 months from now 🤣

[@valeriae6053]

MrMome1612 big boomer energy from this comment, smh.

[@orphicjessi]

follow me on twitter for king princess content ✨🤩 @ cheapqueeen

[@orphicjessi]

@Cool Hand Mark ok boomer

[@TheBlueGiraffe11]

I WAS IN THE STUDIO AUDIENCE FOR THIS

[@morticiasunshine1402]

How do you get to be in a live studio audience?? If you don't respond I WILL Google lol

[@mariamontez6360]

SO LUCKY!!! i would die

[@saciagal4283]

Kavya Arvind how was it?

[@amayarijo6547]

Goals

[@lonniegabbie]

Doubting the straights in the audience know what this song is even about LMAO

[@estebanb7166]

Yes, it is so cryptic. Only the genius homosexuals could figure it out.

[@boatbiscuit]

husker1747 if heteros been hitting the back for centuries then how come yall cant make women cum?

[@kiamarib9620]

@@boatbiscuit YESS and thats on P E R I O T.

[@user-ze6wb9bl3f]

@@boatbiscuit 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 yeah you tell 'em

[@DownUFO]

So not only do straight people somehow lack the intelligence to understand a basic sexual position reference, but straight couples are also incapable of having fulfilling sex lives? Jesus get over yourself and actually learn about people outside of your bubble, the world is more than just a Twitter hot take.

[@melodyhaviland9393]

every time i see her i get 800 times more gay

[@jood1284]

the way i relate to this on a spiritual level-

[@JustMiraMe]

The thing about this song is it sounds the best live. Her unfiltered vocals over the snappy beat are infectious. Stuck in my head for days.

[@wintrymix8573]

She’s opening for Harry Styles on the European leg of his world tour and I’m so tempted to fly over for it 😩

[@angelgirl9804]

Wintry Mix i am

[@justaperson2976]

it confuses me how she can sing about being a bottom with that much top energy

[@monkeydelrey982]

💜💜💜💜yes

[@HappyNBoy]

This has got to be one of the best ever late night appearances of any musical artist.

[@chasetonga]

Her live performance is top notch quality. That is when you know a band/performer is truly talented.

[@stevenmorris2234]

King Princess not getting a billion views is a major crime in the pop music industry. Ugh 😣 It drives me crazy that she isn’t huge. Atleast some of her stuff gets million views.

[@sofiaferridebarrossolheim4297]

everything about this performance is incredible, her dancing and singing are just too good to even put into words, but is no one going to talk abt her outfit?? like where is it from, the pants are amazing

[@barbaracastille2149]

Kinda got a Mic Jagger dancing thing going on

[@Hdkd62736hd]

Barbara Castille yes!!!

[@tamala521]

She is SO MUCH better!

[@barbaracastille2149]

tamala521 for sure!

[@stevenmorris2234]

YES!!!! I agree

[@davidbeach9947]

This performer has a sound that sends shivers up and down my back. The two songs she played on Colbert's show hooked my ears when I first heard them on the radio, but after watching her do them live I appreciate their quality even more. I am a 62 year old listening to music over 50 years. These two songs are demonstrating that modern music can produce musical quality comparable with that made from bygone era's, it just takes a little time and effort. Thank you.

[@veronikajurk3]

Who is excited she's coming on tour with harry

[@tania5465]

My 2 crushes together. This will be the end of me...

[@lvcccaa9585]

vrnk. jrk meeee

[@sofiaferridebarrossolheim4297]

i can't wait for it and cannot belive i've got tickets dkjfhdkd

[@desastrecosmico5111]

Love them both, Im really, really sad that she's not coming to south america with him, It would have been THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE, see them together 😖😣

[@kammy0834]

The fact that every time I see her perform I fall more and more in love amazes me. A great singer and great songwriter and an amazing person

[@lanafruto7129]

Kammy08 the love I have for her is just UNREAL

[@valleygurl817]

YESSSSS MIKAELA!!!!! Absolutely killing it, I’m so proud of her

[@fartbirth210]

I'm ready for a live album. What a fucking babe

[@lanafruto7129]

A STAR. She’s so important. My GOD

[@toastedcheese]

Her ENERGY is ICONIC

[@ElaineElectro1]

i really like her gay vibe. She has style, and class. Even though she talks about how cheap she is, she actually doesn't bring that trashy image she thinks she portrays and instead looks like a pretty and classy girl. Great lesbian vibe 👍🏻

[@sweetheart9816]

yess her gay vibe is exquisite and i love her but she's not as poor and trashy as she portrays herself lmaoo she's the heiress to the macy's fortune and she went to a private highschool. that said, it doesnt take away from her music and the fact that i would very much be honored if she were to step on me

[@saintsibyl6149]

@@sweetheart9816 she’s not the heiress

[@melodyhaviland9393]

2019 TRULY HER YEAR

[@jordyndouget7051]

Saw her this past Monday and she puts on such an amazing show. Blows my mind that she’s my age. I can’t wait to see her grow more as an artist 🥺🥺🥺💕

[@asianestasian]

So proud!! I bet if it wasn't TV she would of thrown the mic stand at 3:31LOL

[@rheadelle]

No doubt

[@uglyaniimals]

literal QUEEN of stage presence. can only hope to move half as beautifully as her one day 🥺🥺

[@cosmicist127]

Such a good performance. She did amazing and the band looks like they had a great time too

[@softerhaze]

she a big big star 🥺 beyond proud my baby made it

[@stevenmorris2234]

3:04-3:18 she’s owning it with sass and i love how she does it with her moves going up and down the stairs. ❤

[@eileeng5917]

i’m so hot all of sudden damn it

[@annabrady7195]

girl same

[@JustinSchiess]

This is the best song I’ve ever heard.

[@joanmarylinroseduchainnes3678]

So much gay energy I can't

[@lininacrowne1941]

The rainbow lights were such a nice touch!!!

[@TheStoryOfUs16]

I came here not expecting this much excellence

[@Winchesterly]

I feel like she's one of those people that people of all genders and orientations somehow have a crush on.

[@viewer1338]

What? This is her tv debut? I feel like she has been everywhere already

[@jeffblack8457]

"American TV debut." She'd already done lots of European TV, and thanks to the internet anyone who was interested had already seen those other performances.

[@CheersNE]

I was watching this with the sound off and when she was dancing she reminded me a little of Gilda Radner imitating Patti Smith on SNL.

[@barbaracastille2149]

Too funny

[@AubreyJM]

😆

[@sylvias4899]

Gildas character was named Candy Slice based on Patti Smith. Hilarious.

[@keyshawnmorris7165]

The drummer is just vibes. Love it

[@sethwainwright6196]

She's deffinetly one of the most exciting artists right now!

[@lemonporpoise2271]

Thank you for making Stephen Colbert day hit the back

[@hobbitta]

Part of the audience all puzzled by the lyrics 🤣

[@tracymonroe6001]

I donʻt think so. That kind of sexual energy translates very well regardless of oneʻs gender or orientation. ;)

[@Andrew_Warden]

I love discovering good new artists, I just hate looking for them lol King Princess is pretty awesome, right down to the drag makeup for the album cover 😁😗

[@Hdkd62736hd]

Andrew R yesss

[@aidandoyle3570]

A STAR AANDD AN ICON!!!!

[@charcymarie5804]

Producer: how much auto tune do you want? King princess: you’re *fired*

[@nacho6438]

Lmao YuSs

[@Freesingskills19]

tight band...great performance. fantastic song!

[@nataliaeremeeva4158]

I'm having zac efron hsm flashbacks somehow

[@hyannelee782]

big bet on it energy

[@MsCloudnumber9]

as a bi girl, now it makes SO MUCH SENSE why i love this performance

[@kwilliams8440]

It’s all the red and white. Lol Go Wildcats!

[@heytheredollfacex]

I think it's also the hair.

[@lunamartinezzz]

Why is this comment so funny haha

[@bryanhaynes2002]

Sounds so good every song she sings.

[@emmydream5802]

Beautiful voice

[@lininacrowne1941]

Omg she fell at one point but she rolled with it

[@hobiful2681]

Love her so fucking much. She's come so far

[@lovesingstory]

this is MAJOR i'm so happy stephen had her on!!!!

[@portopilzi]

Amazing

[@jarvisut]

First time I’ve seen and heard. Wow I’m an instant fan!!! Been listening today on Apple Music. Love it all!!! Welcome to the spotlight!!! 😘

[@AlbinoCrow]

You are the best we have.

[@COMPFUNK2]

I didn’t see this until after she was on SNL. When I found out she was going to be _on_ SNL, I was like, _“Who?”_ But now _Cheap Queen_ is actually one of my favorite albums.

[@tebogokatane3561]

Love this wow!!

[@splendidsunrise108]

those pelvic thrusts really go to me

[@shjobbi]

YES OH MY GOD YES !!!!!

[@sophiephillips7961]

Omg I'm so happy for her; that was a sweet performance.

[@owlsvideos]

i'm so proud of her

[@thesuperkplesbofanhithere3118]

Her face. ❤

[@MelissaNgai]

YESSS and what a debut this Queen had!!

[@marisolp4017]

I'm so proud 🥰

[@joaopedrovicente]

MARAVILHOSA

[@angelpuello6992]

Quite Mick Jaggerish👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@melloe]

great performance

[@laylette4017]

Im so happy that I can have people who are like me be able to publicly sing about who they love without using false pronouns. Not having to disguise the love and tenderness and desire anymore

[@lucky8734]

This 👍🏽❤️

[@amandafeliciano542]

If yall love her and you dont know LP, pleaseeeee do yourself the favor and look her up! She is just as amazing, my two favorites!! :)

[@Chatty-op9kd]

She went OFF

[@jenjerx]

King and Princess of reverb.

[@moontears3887]

Mark my words, she'll be a huge star.

[@jessicagrace5658]

wait my baby is growing up. she’s getting out there. 🤤❤️

[@patdwyer5204]

Great Band... Great tune... great Performance.

[@Hailey-sz6cf]

i would do anything to see her perform live

[@dananabread6632]

Thank you so much for airing this to a wider audience!

[@sumdayzzz]

YAASSSS MY FAVOURITE SONG!

[@stuck_in_a_dream9891]

im so proud of her

[@sari.t.a]

ugh I can’t wait to see her perform this in LA

[@orphicjessi]

Sara Devora yessss i’ll be there too!

[@emilywhite3551]

Same girl! Coming all the way from Australia to see the show 😻

[@adopteddivide31]

Just saw her in DC yesterday. It was AMAZING

[@sari.t.a]

Jessica Martinez exciting!!!! 😍

[@sari.t.a]

Emily White omg amazing!!

[@tima3905]

The best

[@lauralee4384]

Look at her goo!! So proud 😭

[@therealpattibowie]

THIS SONG!!!

[@Blissycat]

I could watch her move all day. Love the energy behind this song. The whole damn album is amazing. #onrepeat 🔥

[@ebythelofd5523]

Is anyone with me= Mic Jagger+Harry Styles=King Princess?

[@nacho6438]

YuSs

[@lumo]

That's pretty dope

[@riotxxx]

Late show? Holy shit fam nice. Awesome performance.