Christina Aguilera Suffers Painful Knee Injury After Heels Mishap

Christina Aguilera, a seasoned performer and five-time Grammy winner, recently opened up about a career decision she wishes she had done differently. In an interview with Rolling Stone on October 21, Aguilera had an insightful conversation with singer-songwriter Raye, discussing their music journeys and sharing advice.

When Raye, a 26-year-old singer from Tooting, asked for guidance, Aguilera responded with praise. “I think she’s already ahead of the game, to be very honest with you,” Aguilera said, highlighting Raye’s authenticity. She then revealed a regret from her own career: “Even the fact that she sings barefoot. I’ve already f***** up my legs and my feet so bad with all this high-heel nonsense,” Aguilera confessed.

The Genie in a Bottle singer admitted that years of performing in high heels have taken a toll on her body. “I f***** up the cartilage in my knee. I love that about you, though,” Aguilera said to Raye, referring to her decision to perform barefoot. “I never had the balls to just do it. Those are the best when you just feel the floor underneath.”

During their conversation, Raye also asked Aguilera if there were times in her career when she didn’t feel in control. Aguilera reflected on her early years in the music industry, describing the pressures she faced. “When I came into this business, there was a really big pop boom, and it was very specific what a label wanted a pop star to look like, to sound like. I wanted it so bad.”

Aguilera explained how this led to a sense of creative stifling. “I felt like my voice was stifled. You’re going to have situations where you have no creative control or you’re in a position where your hands are tied. It’s just no place for an artist.” She further shared, “When my hands feel too bound and I feel like there’s no breathing room, that’s when I start to suffer.”

The conversation between Aguilera and Raye was filled with mutual admiration, but it also highlighted Aguilera’s desire to pass on wisdom to the next generation of artists, encouraging them to maintain their authenticity and creative freedom.