Chappell Roan withdrew from her scheduled performances at the All Things Go Festival in New York and Washington, DC, to prioritize her health.
The “Hot To Go” singer was scheduled to play the twin festivals this weekend (September 28 and 29), but she announced today (September 27) that she will no longer be performing due to the “overwhelming” past few weeks “.
In a statement shared on his Instagram Story, Roan wrote: “I apologize to the people who were waiting to see me in New York and DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I can’t perform. Things have become overwhelming these past few weeks and I’m really feeling it.
She went on to say, “I’m feeling pressure to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health.” I want to be present when I play and give the best shows possible. Thank you for your understanding. I’ll be back soon xox.
All Things Go later shared their own statement on Twitter/X, saying they were “heartbroken” that Roan would not be performing, but that “it’s important to remember that health and well-being pass always first.”
They added: “All Things Go strongly supports artists who prioritize their well-being and we ask our community to rally around Chappel Roan with love and understanding. Let’s continue to show the world that music fans not only support the art, but also the artists themselves.
We support you Chappell Roan pic.twitter.com/LmNgwY2MlP
– Everything is OK (@AllThingsGo) September 27, 2024
Earlier this month, the pop singer revealed that she had been diagnosed with “severe depression”, attributing her symptoms to her sudden rise to fame and the drastic changes in her life that followed.
“I think it’s because my whole life has changed. Everything I really love doing now comes with baggage,” she told the Tutor. “If I want to save money, I need to book security and prepare for the fact that this won’t be normal. Going to the park, doing Pilates, yoga – how can I do it safely without being stalked or harassed? »
Roan has made headlines with his stance on fame and fandom in recent months, recently comparing fame to “an abusive ex-husband.” In an interview with The facethe singer spoke out about the normalization of extreme fan behavior, including “stalking, online bullshit, (people who) won’t leave you alone and yell at you in public.” She added: “I didn’t know it would hurt this much. »
Before that, in August, she took to TikTok to share her thoughts on “weird” and “creepy” followers, and called out the “predatory behavior” of so-called “superfans” that includes “physical interactions and non-consensual social issues.
After his initial comments about fan behavior and the subsequent backlash, a handful of female artists came to Roan’s defense, including Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, MUNA, Miley Cyrus, boygenius and Sabrina Carpenter.
The “Red Wine Supernova” singer also shared that Lorde reached out to share her own experiences dealing with fame and negativity at a young age. “She sent me a list of things I should do,” Roan said. “She literally wrote down eight things she wished someone had said to her when she was going through this. And she went through fucking hell. It was a baby!
Lily Allen also recently praised Roan, saying she is “changing the landscape” when it comes to fan behavior and artists’ personal boundaries.
Separately, last week, the singer-songwriter said she chose not to support Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, arguing there were “problems on both sides.” She said: “I have so many problems with our government in every way. There are so many things I would like to change. So I don’t feel obligated to support anyone. There are problems on both sides.
She then expanded on her comments with a post on TikTok, prefacing the video by saying that she had “encouraged people to use their critical thinking” to “learn more about what they are voting for” and “ask questions.” After further backlash against her comments, she later clarified her electoral stance, saying: “I’m voting for fucking Kamala but I’m not satisfied with what’s been proposed.” Because it’s debatable. The actions of our government, of the Internet, of you and me are questionable.”
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