Olivia Rodrigo first performed “Begged” at The Echo in Los Angeles.
The performance took place during an invitation-only show on April 24, 2026, held under a no-phones policy. Reports described the newly performed song as a heartbreaking ballad, and the venue appearance preceded its later public premiere and album release.
Rodrigo subsequently performed “Begged” on Saturday Night Live on May 2, 2026. That televised performance is often remembered as the song’s major debut, but it was not the first time she had performed it: The Echo appearance came earlier.
“Begged” was released on June 12 with the album. The song was written by Rodrigo and produced by Dan Nigro, and its restrained folk, acoustic-pop, and indie-pop character differs from the more forceful sound associated with “Drop Dead.”