Chappell Roan has canceled two planned festival appearances at All Things Go this weekend because “things have become overwhelming over the past few weeks and I’m really feeling it.” Roan’s announcement comes days after her various political statements made headlines.
“I apologize to those who have been waiting to see me in New York and DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I will not be able to perform,” read a September 27 statement on her Instagram Story.
Roan was scheduled to perform in New York and Washington, DC. on September 28 and September 29 respectively. The 26-year-old pop star’s rise has been meteoric in recent months. Her performance at Lollapalooza in August reportedly broke an attendance record at the music festival.
“I feel pressure to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health,” she continued. “I want to be there when I perform and give the best shows possible. Thank you for your understanding. … Come back soon.”
Roan has been open about setting boundaries with fans and prioritizing her mental health. This is what’s going on.
The “Hot to Go!” singer told the Guardian why she won’t support Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for president. Roan is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community and uses her platform to advocate for equality.
“I have so many problems with our government in every way,” she said in the interview published on September 20. ‘There are so many things I would like to change. So I don’t feel pressured to support anyone. problems on both sides. I encourage people to use your critical thinking skills, use your voice – vote small, vote for what’s happening in your city.
Roan specifically said that what she wants to see change in the US this election year is “trans rights. They can’t have cis people making decisions for trans people, period.”
The internet quickly jumped on Roan’s statement, “There are problems on both sides,” as she faced a wave of backlash.
Roan responds to the internet storm and makes more headlines
In a TikTok video posted on September 25, the pop star said her words were “completely taken out of context.”
“I’ve been encouraging people to think critically, learn what they’re voting for, learn who they’re voting for and ask questions,” she said, adding bluntly that she’s “not voting for Trump.”
“I’m voting for Kamala, but I won’t settle for what’s on offer because it’s questionable,” she stated in a follow-up video. She reiterated that it is still not an endorsement of Harris.
‘There are major problems with both [sides]. You know what’s right and wrong, and so do I. F*** Trump is fucking real, but damn some of the things that have happened within the Democratic Party that have failed people like me and you – and, even more so, Palestine, and even more so, every marginalized community in the world,” Roan continued.
The nearly four-minute video features the lyrics “Good Luck, Babe!” The singer said she won’t accept “this narrative” where she’s “playing both sides,” saying instead she’s “criticizing both sides because they’re both so messed up.”
Roan diagnosed with ‘severe depression’
In the same Guardian profile, the author said it had taken “weeks to pin down Roan” because the artist was “too fried to talk” after his performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 11. “Weeks of rehearsals, travel and social media controversies have kept us apart – and I get the impression her team is prioritizing the precarious balance between work and self-care,” wrote journalist Kate Solomon.
When asked how she deals with fame, Roan replied: ‘I have therapy twice a week. Last week I went to a psychiatrist because I thought, I don’t know what’s going on. I didn’t think so, because I’m not really sad. But I have all the symptoms of someone who is severely depressed.”
Some symptoms Roan said he has experienced include brain fog, forgetfulness, poor focus and “a very lackluster outlook.”
“I think it’s because my whole life has changed,” she added. “Everything I really enjoy doing now comes with baggage. If I want to start saving, I have to book security and prepare myself for the fact that this is not going to be normal. Going to the park, pilates, yoga – how do I do this? a safe way, where I won’t be stalked or harassed?”
Roan called ‘ungrateful‘ after declaring ‘boundaries’ with fans
The artist has made it clear in several social media posts what she will and will not tolerate when it comes to fan behavior. It has rubbed some people the wrong way.
On August 19, Roan posted two TikTok videos calling out “entitled” fans who exhibit “crazy” behavior and said it’s not “normal” to ask famous people on the street for photos because you wouldn’t do it for “a random lady.”
Roan explained things even further in an August 23 Instagram post.
“I’ve been building my project non-stop for the past ten years and it’s gotten to the point where I have to draw lines and set boundaries,” she began. “I have had too many non-consensual physical and social interactions and I need to explain and remind you that women don’t owe you anything. I chose this career path because I love music and art and honor my inner child. I accept no harassment of any kind because I chose this path, nor do I deserve it.”
Roan had a message for critics who use the “you chose this” argument.
“If you’re still asking, ‘If you didn’t want this to happen, why did you choose a career where you knew you wouldn’t be comfortable with the outcome of success?’ – understand this: I embrace the success of the project, the love I feel and the gratitude I have, its scary people, being touched and being followed,” she added.
What’s on Roan’s programme?
She doesn’t slow down. The singer has three consecutive shows in Tennessee, Arkansas and Iowa as part of “The Midwest Princess” tour. She will perform at the Austin City Limits Music festival on October 6 and 13.
