"Mixing nostalgia with drama" - Internet reacts to Lady Gaga playing ‘Heavy Metal Lover’ wearing ‘Born This Way’ jacket at Mayhem Ball in New York

Lady Gaga recently performed at the Mayhem Ball in New York City on August 22, 2025.

During the concert, Lady Gaga played her song Heavy Metal Lover while wearing her 2011 'Born This Way' Jacket, which has triggered reactions from social media, as exemplified by the tweet below:

"That’s such a real Gaga move, mixing nostalgia with drama. Pulling out the Born This Way jacket from 2011 while blasting Heavy Metal Lover at the Mayhem Ball in New York feels like she’s giving fans a throwback with attitude. Only Gaga can turn a song and an outfit into a full moment like that."

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@AlphaBabaBoss

That’s such a real Gaga move, mixing nostalgia with drama. Pulling out the Born This Way jacket from 2011 while blasting Heavy Metal Lover at the Mayhem Ball in New York feels like she’s giving fans a throwback with attitude. Only Gaga can turn a song and an outfit into a full moment like that.

"Mother monster showing these new girlies how it's really done. that jacket still hits harder than their entire discography." one netizen stated.

"Metal Gaga bringing serious nostalgia vibes right now. Born This Way era is forever iconic." another netizen stated.

"Serving nostalgia and chaos in true Gaga fashion—‘Heavy Metal Lover’ with the iconic Born This Way jacket at Mayhem Ball? Legendary." one commenter opined.

"Just to clarify she is taking a bow to it to thank the public in attendance." one reactor commented.

Lady Gaga to continue her tour in the US

Lady Gaga will continue her tour in the US till September, before taking the tour over to the UK, Europe, and eventually, Australia. The dates and venues for these upcoming shows of her tour are listed below:

• August 23, 2025 - New York City, New York at Madison Square Garden
• August 26, 2025 - New York City, New York at Madison Square Garden
• August 31, 2025 - Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center
• September 1, 2025 - Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center
• September 10, 2025 - Toronto, Ontario at Scotiabank Arena
• September 11, 2025 - Toronto, Ontario at Scotiabank Arena
• September 15, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois at United Center
• September 17, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois at United Center
• September 29, 2025 - London, UK at The O2
• September 30, 2025 - London, UK at The O2
• October 2, 2025 - London, UK at The O2
• October 7, 2025 - Manchester, UK at Co-op Live
• October 12, 2025 - Stockholm, Sweden at Avicii Arena
• October 13, 2025 - Stockholm, Sweden at Avicii Arena
• October 19, 2025 - Milan, Italy at Unipol Forum
• October 20, 2025 - Milan, Italy at Unipol Forum
• October 28, 2025 - Barcelona, Spain at Palau Sant Jordi
• October 29, 2025 - Barcelona, Spain at Palau Sant Jordi
• November 4, 2025 - Berlin, Germany at Uber Arena
• November 5, 2025 - Berlin, Germany at Uber Arena
• November 9, 2025 - Amsterdam, Netherlands at Ziggo Dome
• November 11, 2025 - Antwerp, Belgium at Sportpaleis Arena
• November 13, 2025 - Lyon, France at LDLC Arena
• November 14, 2025 - Lyon, France at LDLC Arena
• November 17, 2025 - Paris, France at Accor Arena
• November 18, 2025 - Paris, France at Accor Arena
• November 20, 2025 - Paris, France at Accor Arena
• November 22, 2025 - Paris, France at Accor Arena
• December 5, 2025 - Melbourne, Australia at Marvel Stadium
• December 6, 2025 - Melbourne, Australia at Marvel Stadium
• December 9, 2025 - Brisbane, Australia at Suncorp Stadium
• December 12, 2025 - Sydney, Australia at Accor Stadium
• December 13, 2025 - Sydney, Australia at Accor Stadium

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Australia, I am so excited to bring The MAYHEM Ball to you this December!

Lady Gaga started her Mayhem Ball tour in July 2025 with a show in Paradise, Nevada, on July 16, 2025.

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