Chappell Roan, who has garnered immense popularity in the past year, has revealed that she’s actively trying to avoid getting more popular. Roan has come a long way in the past year, having opened for Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts’ tour, performing at festivals like Coachella and Governors Ball, and putting on headlining shows. However, the increasing fame has brought in fans who’ve begun displaying concerning behaviour that has made the pop star feel unsafe. In a recent episode of the podcast Comment Section with Drew Afualo, Roan described how people have started to follow her and know where her family lives and works.
Roan recounted how a few years ago, she’d said that if there were stalker vibes or her family was in danger, she would quit. Now she feels like that time has come and is in a battle between wanting her music to reach more people and maintaining her safety and sanity. She said, “I’m just kind of in this battle… I’ve pumped the brakes on, honestly, anything to make me more known. It’s kind of a forest fire right now. I’m not trying to go do a bunch of shit.”
Chappell Roan released her debut album, ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess,’ last September, which was lauded for its bold, brazen, and deliciously cheeky choruses. She most recently announced more US dates for ‘The Midwest Princess Tour.’ Her recent performance at Governors Ball 2024 garnered immense praise as everyone was ready for her set, and she treated the crowd to an unreleased song titled ‘Subway.’ However, she said that she had turned down an invitation to perform at the White House, saying, “We want liberty, justice and freedom for all. When you do that, that’s when I’ll come.”
Given the circumstances, Roan is trying hard to balance her desire to share her music with people who appreciate it and the disturbing behaviour that this fame has brought in. She hopes to continue doing what she loves while ensuring her safety and that of her family
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