“Fat Wreck Chords Signs Viral TikTok Pop-Punk Star — Fans Divided”

• “Fat Wreck Chords Signs Viral TikTok Pop-Punk Star — Fans Divided”

In a move that’s left punk purists scratching their heads and Gen Z fans celebrating, Fat Wreck Chords has officially signed Lil Sk8rGrrl69, a TikTok sensation known for her glossy, autotuned pop-punk anthems and pastel-dyed mohawk. The announcement came via a cryptic Instagram Reel posted by Fat Mike himself, showing a contract being signed over a can of PBR and a flashing “PUNK ISN’T DEAD — IT’S EVOLVING” banner in the background.

With over 12 million TikTok followers and viral hits like “Skate Me to Therapy” and “Anarchy in My DMs,” Lil Sk8rGrrl69 is credited with bringing a new wave of fans to pop-punk. But her signing to Fat Wreck — a label once home to icons like NOFX, Lagwagon, and Propagandhi — has left some longtime supporters feeling betrayed.

“Fat Wreck used to mean something,” one fan wrote on Reddit. “Now it’s just chasing clout and hashtags.”

Others are more optimistic, suggesting the label is adapting to a changing music landscape. “Punk has always been about rebellion and challenging norms,” one Twitter user posted. “Maybe this is the most punk move of all — signing someone the old heads can’t stand.”

According to insider sources, her debut EP under Fat Wreck will drop later this year and feature collaborations with members of The Bombpops and Teenage Bottlerocket. Fat Mike, when asked about the backlash, simply replied:

> “Punk rock isn’t supposed to be safe. It’s supposed to piss people off.”

Whether a bold step into the future or a betrayal of everything Fat Wreck stood for, one thing’s certain — the punk world is talking, and Fat Wreck is once again at the center of the noise.