Chappell Roan has detailed her struggles with demanding fans (Picture: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)
Chappell Roan has hit out at ‘entitled’ fans who demand selfies and ‘stalk’ her family online as she addressed the downsides of her rapid fame.
The US singer, 26, has enjoyed a whirlwind summer after the popularity of her single Good Luck, Babe and has cemented herself as a gay icon.
However, the Hot To Go hitmaker has spoken about the pitfalls of becoming a megastar and said she has experienced abuse, harassment and stalking.
On TikTok, Chappell said fans, who had developed parasocial relationships with her, believed her fame made unnerving behaviour acceptable.
‘I don’t care that this crazy type of behavior comes along with the job, the career field I’ve chosen. That does not make it OK, that doesn’t make it normal. That doesn’t mean that I want it, that doesn’t mean that I like it,’ she said.
Chappell added: ‘I’m allowed to say no to creepy behavior, OK?’
The singer blasted fans who don’t understand she doesn’t always want to take selfies (Picture: Mary Mathis for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
She said fans had a parasocial relationship with her which she sometimes finds ‘creepy’ (Picture: Jim Bennett/Getty Images)
She also expressed discomfort over constant requests for photos and hugs.
‘I’m a random b***h, you’re a random b***h. Just think about that for a second, OK?’ Chappell added.
She said: ‘I need you to answer questions, just answer my questions for a second: If you saw a random woman on the street, would you yell at her from your car window? Would you harass her in public? Would you go up to a random lady and say, “Can I take a photo with you?” and she says “No, what the f***?” and then you get mad at this random lady?’
In June, Chappell broke down in tears while performing at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, North Carolina as she spoke about her career trajectory.
Chappell became a viral success over the summer (Picture: Dana Jacobs/WireImage)
‘I just want to be honest with the crowd,’ she said. ‘I feel a little off today because I think my career is going really fast and it’s hard to keep up.’
‘I’m just being honest, I’m having a hard time today,’ Chappell continued through her tears. ‘I’m not trying to give you a lesser show, there’s just a lot…’
Fans held up their hands in heart shapes and shouted that they loved her as she added: ‘Thank you for understanding. This is all I’ve ever wanted.’
The Femininomenon star has previously discussed her diagnosis of bipolar II disorder in the past and stated it was ‘pretty hard to keep it together and release songs.’
On Instagram last year, she said: ‘I just wanted to share that I am very fortunate and grateful to have my dream job. This job is very difficult for me to process and maintain a healthy life & mindset.
She previously cried over her rapid ascent to fame (Picture: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
‘I already have difficulty regulating my emotions because I have bipolar 2 disorder. I am very hard on my body image and feel like no matter what weight or how “toned” I am, it simply isn’t enough. I’m working through it the best I can and I’m grateful I have the means to afford therapy and occasional time off.
‘Everything is very exciting right now and I’m realizing that success actually makes me quite uncomfortable and self conscious and I’m not sure why yet. If ur an artist (indie or not) this career is hard, and I feel y
Chappell released her debut studio album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess in September 2023 after a handful of singles and an ep over the last decade.
She exploded in popularity earlier this year after opening for Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts tour in the US last year.
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