"She's just winning anyway": Netizens react as Olivia Dean says she doesn't compete with other artists

Speaking to Apple Music recently, Olivia Dean said she does not view music as a competition. She explained,

"There is space for everybody. I have never felt a competitive nature. When I see Lola [Young] winning or when I see RAYE winning, I'm like 'YES!' And we are all so different and everyone has so much to bring to the table, and I always knew I had something to give."

Her comment was quick to get noted by fans and enthusiasts around social media. Many praised Olivia Dean for her attitude towards music. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote,

"Olivia out here saying she is ‘not competitive’ while the rest of us are out here fighting over who gets the aux cord at parties. Meanwhile, she is just winning anyway😂"

Internet reactions to Olivia Dean saying she does not compete with other artists

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to post that,

"Olivia Dean tells Apple Music that she isn’t competitive with other artists"

Fans soon weighed in the comment section of the X post as they shared their opinions about Olivia Dean's statement. Below are some of their remarks:

"Love that energy finally someone not moving with envy but with confidence", lauded a fan.

"Love this energy but let’s be honest, the industry runs on competition. Staying genuine in a space built on comparison is harder than it sounds.", opined another.

"That’s the kind of energy the industry needs: confidence without competition and self-assurance without envy. Olivia Dean’s mindset proves that true artists don’t compare; they create, collaborate, and celebrate others while staying rooted in their own uniqueness.", penned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"That is such a refreshing mindset to hear in an industry that often thrives on competition. Olivia Dean's confidence in her own artistry while genuinely celebrating others says a lot about her character. It’s the kind of attitude that builds community rather than rivalry, and you can feel that same warmth and authenticity in her music. She knows her voice has value without needing to compare it to anyone else's.", stated an X user.

"Olivia Dean is right I don’t know why always people think that ‘WAY’ but every artist has her or his own time to shine", commented another.

"Absolutely love this take from Olivia Dean! 👏 The UK music scene is thriving right now precisely because artists like her, RAYE, and Lola Young understand that collaboration beats competition every time. Everyone brings something different to the table - and that diversity is what makes music beautiful.", praised a third.

Amid this "competition" buzz, Olivia Dean is officially gearing up for a world tour in support of her latest record, The Art of Loving. In a statement, Dean spoke about the making process of the album:

"I definitely think I took on that trickiness at the beginning of the process. I was scared. I felt the pressure. I made a lot of stuff that I didn't think that was that good. Then I thought, "Okay, well, if I want to make an album about love and loving and my understanding of that, I need to be really comfortable. I need to be in a space where I’m able to be vulnerable, not just with myself but with other people that I’m working with; that must be done at home." So I stripped it right back."

Olivia Dean will kick off the trek following a few festival appearances across the U.S., including Austin City Limits 2025. The upcoming dates and stops are as follows: