Raye strips down to underwear at Royal Albert Hall in powerful body dysmorphia moment-Aisha Nozari-Entertainment – Metro

Award-winning singer Raye performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall this week (Picture: TikTok/soph24pi3)

Raye took the Royal Albert Hall by storm on Tuesday and one performance in particular was incredibly powerful.

While belting out her song Body Dysmorphia, the 25-year-old singer started to remove her clothing.

In the track, Raye sings: ‘I’m so hungry, I can’t sleep / But I know if I eat /Then I’ll be in the bathroom on my knees’, lyrics that will resonate with anyone living with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – a mental health condition where a person hates the way they look.

As Raye, real name Rachel Agatha Keen, stripped to her bra and knickers she sent out a striking message about the importance of loving oneself.

The crowd cheered as the star took off her trousers and corset while performing the emotional song.

According to MailOnline, Raye raved: ‘I’m taking my clothes off at the Royal Albert Hall!’

While belting out her song Body Dysmorphia, the 25-year-old singer started to remove her clothing(Picture: TikTok/soph24pi3)

She also took to social media after the show to discuss her career-defining gig at one of the world’s most iconic venues.

On Instagram, Raye wrote in part: ‘The show of my ENTIRE CAREER, I can’t HANDLE THIS I am losing my mind reflecting on this show.’

Referencing the rave reviews the show racked up, she continued: ‘Yes I am posting the reviews cus we got 5 freaking stars across the board.’

She continued: ‘Headlining a sold-out Royal Albert Hall accompanied by @heritageorchestra and the beautiful talents of the youth choir that is @flamescollective_ conducted and arranged by the monster genius that is @wakeuptom.

‘I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS IS MY REAL LIFE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF HUSTLE AND MONSTROUS DREAMS my city saw me for the artist I truly want to be and will continue to strive to be.’

During her Glastonbury set in June, Raye fought back tears while opening up about having faced sexual abuse (Picture: WireImage)

Maya Jama was one of the first to comment on Raye’s post, writing: ‘You have worked so hard and it’s all paid off. Proud of you you STAR.’

David Guetta added: ‘I’m so so so happy and proud!’

Raye is known for her blisteringly powerful performances and during her Glastonbury set in June fought back tears while opening up about having faced sexual abuse.

‘Glastonbury I can’t quite believe this sight in front of my eyes, hello,’ she told the audience.

Raye is known for her blisteringly powerful performances (Picture: Raye)

She later added: ‘I haven’t had the simplest of journeys.’

‘I was told that I would never have a fan base big enough for anyone to care about an album, and right now Glastonbury, in front of the Pyramid Stage, I’m performing my album. My debut album. My baby, and my first child.’

Visibly tearing up, Raye admitted: ‘I’m a bit emotional.’

She continued to the engrossed crowd: ‘And you know what’s beautiful about this moment is that there’s a lot of stories that I held in silence, and I dealt with a lot of things alone.

‘I dealt with a lot of tough things. You know, that’s just the journey of life, right, and I’m going to bring the mood down just for a second.

‘This next song is about sexual abuse, and rape, and sexual violence. And I know that’s heavy, okay. But I also know one in four men and women will experience that in their lifetime.

‘So, I know that I’m not alone when I sing this today.’

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