Valya Carnival, a singer known for her social media presence, announced on her Instagram feed that a collaborative track with rapper Dzhigan is in development. The post carried a controversial note about the founder of Meta, described by some as an extremist and banned in Russia, which sparked debate about how politics intersects with pop culture and music projects. [citation]
Carnival released footage from the recording session featuring the rapper, offering fans a glimpse into the collaboration’s sound and dynamic. [citation]
Valya Carnival earns attention for humorous videos on social networks. She entered cinema in 2021, playing Lucy in the film Vacation. In September 2023, reports appeared that she would star in Carnival’s own comedy series Extreme. [citation]
She pursued a singing career alongside acting, releasing her debut single Psychushka in 2020. [citation]
In 2021 Carnival became involved in a public dispute with Larisa Dolina on the program Musicality hosted by Maxim Galkin, who has been described as a foreign agent in Russia. Dolina, a jazz singer, accused Carnival of not having sufficient vocal skills and criticized her for a lack of musical education. In 2023 the two celebrities moved toward reconciliation on the Neformat program. [citation]
In March 2024 Dolina announced she would coach Carnival in singing after their public clash, and Carnival expressed interest in performing a duet with the musician. [citation]
Earlier, Valya Carnival addressed rumors about the use of Ozempic. [citation]