Chappell Roan Calls Out Stalker Fans While Discussing Her Growing Popularity

The musician got candid about some fans acting like “freaks” and crossing boundaries that jeopardize her family.

July 18, 2024

Just a month after tearing up on stage trying to process her skyrocketing career, Chappell Roan is opening up about her rapid ascent to fame once again, this time admitting she has “pumped the brakes” on how much she shares with the world after dealing with stalking from fans.

Appearing in a new episode of Drew Afualo’s The Comment Section podcast, Chappell Roan got candid about her explosion in popularity and the downsides that have come with it. Speaking to Afualo, Roan admitted she has “pumped the brakes on, honestly, anything to make me more known” because some fans have started to blur the lines and act like “freaks.”

“[Some fans] follow me and know where my parents live and where my sister works. All this weird sh*t,” Roan revealed, admitting she had previously said she’d consider quitting music if she ever experienced “stalker vibes” or if her “family was in danger.”

“We’re there,” Roan admitted, stating she feels like she is in a battle, which is why she’s decided to take a step back and stop sharing as much at the moment. “It’s kind of a forest fire right now,” she added. “I’m not trying to go do a bunch of sh*t.”

Chappell Roan performing at Bonnaroo on June 16, 2024.

Elsewhere in the podcast, Roan also opened up about what aspects of life she misses the most from her pre-boom era, which include “rolling up, being a f*cking freak at the bar” (and simply making out with strangers) as well as “frolicking” and “being in Forever 21 and not being judged.”

On a lighter note, Roan also spoke about some of the perks that come with fame as well, like getting invited to parties by none other than Miley Cyrus and flying first class. However, the Midwest Princess was quick to clarify those are just added bonuses and not the main attraction for her. “I never really expected anything for my career except to make me happy,” Roan said. “Not having money doesn’t scare me. It’s really just like, how do I make this be sustainable?”