Actress Jenna Ortega, known for her role in Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, has openly expressed her enthusiasm for the experimental hip hop band Death Grips. During an interview with Vogue, part of the feature “In The Bag,” Ortega revealed her appreciation for the Sacramento-based group, emphasizing her connection to their music and culture.
The actress, originally from Palm Desert, California, immediately showcased a Death Grips trucker hat as the first item from her bag, underscoring the significance of the band in her personal collection.
Jenna Ortega Shares a Memorable Concert Moment in London
Ortega recalled attending a Death Grips concert in London while she was working on a Dior project. She invited a castmate, who was playing her love interest at the time, to join her at the show, hoping to bond over the experience. Although her companion was unfamiliar with the band’s intense style, Ortega vividly described the venue as the “sweatiest” she had ever been to, full of energetic fans headbanging throughout the performance.
This concert is believed to be the one held on June 25, 2023, at the Kentish Town Forum in north London, a date previously noted by online followers tracking Ortega’s musical interests.
Background on Death Grips and Their Current Status
Death Grips originally formed with former Team Sleep drummer Zach Hill, keyboardist Andy Morin, and frontman MC Ride, whose real name is Stefan Burnett. The band has released six studio albums, with the latest titled Year Of The Snitch released in 2018. Despite rumors of their breakup, a recent social media update confirmed the group’s continuation, though now seemingly as a duo with Hill and Burnett continuing without Morin.
Ortega’s Connection to Death Grips Reflects the Band’s Enduring Influence
Jenna Ortega’s fandom highlights the sustained appeal and unique place Death Grips hold within alternative music circles. Her experiences attending their shows and proudly displaying band merchandise offer insight into the band’s cultural reach beyond typical audiences. As Death Grips evolve, fans like Ortega help maintain their presence in the public eye, signaling ongoing interest in their experimental sound.
It’s my Death Grips hat that probably needs a wash,
she says, showing it to the camera.
I love Death Grips. We thought that they broke up and they didn’t. I think they’re still going.
—Jenna Ortega
I did see them in London,
she continues.
I think I was actually shooting for Dior, and I called my castmate, who was playing my love interest at the time. I was trying to get to know him, [so] I took him to a Death Grips show, but I don’t think he listened to Death Grips so he was really confused by all the headbanging. It was the sweatiest venue I’ve ever been in in my life. Everyone was sleek.
—Jenna Ortega
