Chappell Roan slams fans for crossing boundaries in social media rant

Chappell Roan is the author of one of this summer's biggest hits: "Good Luck, Babe!" The talented 26-year-old, with a unique voice and striking image, has already been dubbed the "first true star of this decade." The grandeur of her performances is compared to the likes of Lady Gaga or Katy Perry at the beginning of the previous decade.

Chappell Roan's star firmly appeared on the horizon in September 2023, when her debut album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" was released. She exploded like a supernova with the release of the single "Good Luck, Babe!" in April 2024, which conquered radio stations, talk shows in the United States, and summer festivals. On August 19, it turned out that Chappell Roan herself has a problem with the blinding light of fame, specifically one aspect.

Chappell Roan posted two short videos on TikTok, where 3 million people follow her. In the first, she asks followers whether they would behave toward a "random woman" the way they behave toward the artist. She yells at her from cars, asks for photos on the street, and gets angry when she firmly declines. She emphasized that her family members are also stalked and harassed. The artist reminded them: "This is a woman you don't know at all, and she doesn't know you." She summarized: "I am a random girl, you are a random girl. Think about it for a second, ok?".

In the second short video, Chappell Roan emphasized, "I don't care" that behaviors such as harassment, insulting, and stalking are currently considered 'normal'. She stated: "I don't care that this sick kind of behavior 'results from the job I chose.' That doesn't make it okay, that doesn't make it normal. That doesn't mean I want it and that doesn't mean I like it." The artist added firmly: "I don't want anything that you f***ing think you are entitled to every time you see a celebrity."

Chappell Roan announced: "I don't care if you think it's selfish of me to refuse a photo, time, or a hug. It's not normal. It's weird. It's weird that people think they know someone just because they see them online and listen to their work. It's [...] weird! I have the right to say 'no' to creepy behavior, ok?". As you can see, the artist's honesty is not limited to song lyrics. It's also possible that Roan said out loud what other musicians are afraid to say for fear of offending the audience.

The apparent "availability" of film or music stars due to their presence on social media can give some fans the illusion that they "know" their idols and that they "have the right" to their privacy. However, it's worth noting the distinction between people who sell their privacy on social media for popularity and artists whose accounts are "supplements" to their work, often required by labels.