Nepo-baby Apple Martin's music debut is likened to 'drunken karaoke'
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Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, Apple, faced criticism after stepping into the music scene with a surprise performance.

Following the release of video footage from Friday’s event on social media, a wave of comments criticized the so-called “nepo-baby” for her singing skills, with many arguing that she didn’t inherit her father’s musical prowess.

The 21-year-old budding musician took to the stage at Cannery Hall in Nashville, performing with the musical duo Jade Street. However, her singing was disparagingly compared to a tipsy karaoke session.

Comments on TikTok expressed disapproval, with users stating, “Nepotism has killed art,” and, “This is a nepotism baby I don’t support.” Another remarked, “Aren’t we bored with nepotism yet?”

While her Instagram post showcasing the performance garnered some positive feedback, the TikTok audience appeared notably harsher in their critiques.

Gwyneth, 53, and Chris, 48, who were married from 2003 to 2016, are parents to Apple and her brother Moses, 19, who has also set his sights on the musical world. 

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple has been criticised for her foray into music, after performing at a surprise gig at Cannery Hall in Nashville

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter Apple has been criticised for her foray into music, after performing at a surprise gig at Cannery Hall in Nashville 

Gwyneth, 53, and Chris, 48, who were married from 2003 to 2016, are parents to Apple and her brother Moses, 19, who has also set his sights on the musical world

Gwyneth, 53, and Chris, 48, who were married from 2003 to 2016, are parents to Apple and her brother Moses, 19, who has also set his sights on the musical world 

Chris and Coldplay have scored seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards and sold more than 160 million records worldwide (Chris pictured in August)

Chris and Coldplay have scored seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards and sold more than 160 million records worldwide (Chris pictured in August) 

Coldplay has scored seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards and sold more than 160 million records worldwide, while her mother has also previously shown musical prowess, singing in films Duets, Country Strong, and Infamous.

Accusations of nepotism were rife following Apple’s performance of song Satellite, which she collaborated on with Jade Street, which is due for release on October 28. 

On stage, the model looked chic in a cropped white top, black mini, and knee-high boots – however her vocals were deemed wholly less impressive. 

TikTok comments included: ‘That’s on inheriting Gwyneth’s audacity,’ and ‘Sorry but she needs to leave the singing to her dad.’

Another said: ‘Is this a joke? I’m so confused… I was hopeful for a minute there. Maybe she’s better at acting?’

Meanwhile, one user said: ‘Nepotism. Yikes. She’s not a singer.’

Differents comment read: ‘Nepotism at its finest’ and ‘Apple fell really far from the tree.’

Her performance was met with claims that she has not inherited her father's talent

Her performance was met with claims that she has not inherited her father’s talent 

The comments saw social media users slam the performance

The comments saw social media users slam the performance 

Further comments on Instagram claimed she sounded like she was performing karaoke while drunk, while another likened her vocals to a famous scene in 2001’s Bridget Jones’s Diary, when Renée Zellweger sings while intoxicated. 

The commenters continued: ‘I sound the same after a few drinks at karaoke’ and ‘I’m sorry but she needs to let her dad be the singer in the family.’ 

Another wrote: ‘Nepotism is wild. People with ordinary talent get the spotlight.’

One said: ‘I’ve seen better singers in my town’s middle school plays.’

Whereas one mused: ‘Remember the scene in Bridgette Jone’s Diary [sic] where she sang? Yea, that one.’

In contrast, more vetted comments on her own Instagram, which was also shared by Jade Street, read: ‘Gorgeous voice!!’ and ‘You sound heavenly,’ and ‘You sound amazing,’ as well as ‘It’s female Chris Martian now I don’t need to switch teams thank god.’

Further comments on Instagram claimed she sounded like she was performing karaoke while drunk, while another likened her vocals to a famous scene in 2001's Bridget Jones's Diary, when Renée Zellweger drunkenly sings

Further comments on Instagram claimed she sounded like she was performing karaoke while drunk, while another likened her vocals to a famous scene in 2001’s Bridget Jones’s Diary, when Renée Zellweger drunkenly sings

In 2001's Bridget Jones's Diary, the titular character is seen performing a slurred version of Without You - the song famously performed by Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey

In 2001’s Bridget Jones’s Diary, the titular character is seen performing a slurred version of Without You – the song famously performed by Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey

‘Sounds incredible!’ and ‘What a beautiful voice,’ were posted.

The model is studying at Vanderbilt University and told Interview magazine earlier this year that she is ‘a law, history and society major’.

However, she is dabbling in acting recreationally, telling the outlet, ‘I’m in the lovely Vanderbilt Original Cast, the esteemed cabaret theater group. 

‘This semester’s show is a musical parody of Love Island called Love on an Island. It’s so fun. The songs are phenomenal.’ 

She said in the April interview, ‘I have a very low voice so whenever we’re doing harmonies, it’ll be like, “Alright, it’s the boys and Apple.”

‘I’m singing my absolute favorite song this semester, which I’m so excited about. I’m definitely not the best in the org, but I love it.’

In contrast, more vetted comments on her own Instagram, which was also shared by Jade Street, read: 'Gorgeous voice!!... You sound heavenly... You sound amazing... It¿s female Chris Martian now I don¿t need to switch teams thank god'

In contrast, more vetted comments on her own Instagram, which was also shared by Jade Street, read: ‘Gorgeous voice!!… You sound heavenly… You sound amazing… It’s female Chris Martian now I don’t need to switch teams thank god’

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