After the controversy surrounding her political stance, Chappell Roan canceled two performances. The current situation is “too overwhelming”.
Because Chappell Roan (26) did not want to speak out clearly for Kamala Harris (59) or Donald Trump (78) in the current US election campaign, a real shitstorm has rained down on the musician in the past few days. And that now has consequences: The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer has canceled two festival appearances planned for the weekend in New York and Washington DC.
“I apologize to the people who were waiting to see me at All Things Go in NYC and DC this weekend, but I won’t be able to perform,” the artist wrote on Friday. “Things have become overwhelming over the past few weeks and I’m really feeling it.” She feels “pressured to prioritize a lot of things at the moment” and now needs “a few days to prioritize my health.” “I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible,” explained the 26-year-old.
Controversy over alleged “neutral” stance on US election campaign
Chappell Roan has spoken several times in recent weeks about how overwhelming her emergence as one of today’s most sought-after artists and sudden worldwide fame feels just a year after the release of her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.” In addition, there was now a controversy about her political opinion. In an interview last week, Roan said she felt “no pressure” to support either side in the current US election campaign. “There are issues on both sides. I want to encourage people to think critically and vote.”
A statement that was criticized by many people online: Users close to Democrats in particular accused the singer of wanting to play a “double game” with her “neutral” stance. Chappell Roan was then forced to say: She would vote for Kamala Harris, “but I’m not satisfied with what’s on offer. I don’t play on both sides. It’s about questioning both sides.” Especially when it comes to trans rights and Gaza, she is not satisfied with the current government and the Democrats. “
Source: Stern
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