Cruz Beckham has released a new single, "Turning Red," which appears to address his estrangement from his older brother, Brooklyn Beckham. The song, part of Cruz's upcoming debut EP "Wear & Tear," was released Friday as he tours the U.S. with his band, The Breakers.
The lyrics of "Turning Red," such as "Been seeing red for as long as I remember / Yeah, I said I'm already there / The moment I drop this s**t, the whole thing's over," have been interpreted as a reference to family conflicts. Cruz described the song as a "comedic take on a totally unserious moment of frustration, in this case in sports," adding that "everyone's competitive nature likes to take over now and then, but it's all fun and games."
The accompanying music video features Cruz and his bandmates playing football, a clear tribute to their father David Beckham's professional football career. However, the video takes a turn when the players begin to fight on the pitch, with Cruz depicted as injured.
This is not the first time Cruz has alluded to his family's fallout with Brooklyn. His earlier single, "Loneliest Boy," included lyrics like "Loneliest boy, mama don't talk too much / It's breaking her heart" and "I hope that you're listening, Don't push all your friends away, when we're tryna show you love," which fans have linked to Brooklyn's alleged rift with his parents.
The Beckham family's estrangement from Brooklyn has been apparent since around David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations. Brooklyn has not publicly acknowledged family birthdays or milestones and reportedly blocked his parents on Instagram before Christmas last year. Communication has since been conducted through legal representatives, according to reports.
Earlier this year, Brooklyn released a statement denouncing his parents, claiming they controlled him, drove a wedge between him and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, and that his mother's actions at his wedding were embarrassing. He declared he was no longer part of "Brand Beckham" and characterized his family as "performative."
Brooklyn later faced criticism from fans after appearing in a DoorDash commercial that poked fun at the family fallout. In a teaser clip, he remarked, "You're probably wondering why I'm watching the Fifa World Cup 2026 from home... It's a long story," which was seen as mocking his parents. Friends of the Beckham family have described David and Victoria as "devastated and inconsolable" by such public jests.
Regarding his EP "Wear & Tear," Cruz stated that the title "is synonymous to a life lived and all your life experiences so far - the good and the bad, the learning curves, and everything in between." He added, "No matter how different every human experience is, we all have had at least a few similar emotions that make us all human."