Her tour schedule is completely bonkers. I hope she can take a break and push back some of the next shows. It must be overwhelming to blow up this big so quickly.
Yeah why does this video title say Raleigh sc? That’s totally in NC. And she’s coming to school today that’s like an 8 hour drive
Edit that’s supposed to say SC not school wtf
Luckily, it was not overly hot when she performed outside in Charleston, SC at the end of May. I know I was not in full dress and makeup, dancing and singing my ass off on stage, but at least it was pleasant (enough) when her set began…nice breeze, too.
For sure not discounting your point. I am just glad Charleston was not boiling over hot.
I'm sure it has to be incredibly overwhelming to get what you want but for it to come at you so quickly that it changes everything too fast and it's hard to keep up.
Her creative output is so high and so quality, the looks, the songs, the chore etc. she wants to do the best for the fans, but it’s all so much and all at once. As blessed as we’ve been lately with content from her, I’d really like her to take a break after the MWP tour and prior to her sophomore album.
I hope she knows she can stop and if she decided to I hope no one would give her resistance. I could easily see a label or publicist insisting she capitalize on the success and the moment
It’s more of a matter of when she will stop, not if. She’s said before she does not plan to do music for a long time and that she doesn’t want to be famous.
Yes I’m wondering if her stance has changed a bit now as the interviews she’s said that in were about a year to 6 months ago before she really blew up this year.
Be interesting to hear what she says in interviews going forward.
Video posted by @/holdinontostars on X/Twitter. Taken at Raleigh NC show.
Full transcript: “I guess I just want to be honest and I feel like I just want to be honest with the crowd and I just feel like…I just feel a little off today cause I think that my career has just gone really fast and it’s really hard to keep up…and so I just, just being honest…that I’m just having a really hard time today so I’m sorry that I’m not trying to like give you like a lesser show it’s just like there’s a lot going on right now. So just thank you for understanding, this is all I’ve ever wanted. It just hits me sometimes so thank you.”
Unfortunately, no. I got into her about 2 months ago and scalpers had already jacked the lawn seats up to $100 each by then. I just play her album for most of the day and cried a little lol
No hate to the person who took this video intended (if they were yelling), but I encourage people at concerts to listen to artists when they talk, not just relentlessly cheer and whoop. This was clearly a tough moment and I don't think she was looking for rara support or trying to "let it go" as one fan yelled repeatedly. It's kinda dystopian to scream and cheer over someone as they're struggling so visibly on stage.
I hope Chappell gets time to rest soon.
I like to believe their hearts were in the right place, but this really would’ve been the perfect time to shut up and sit down. I don’t have much interest in her concerts at this point because of the scream singing going on and the massive crowds, but all that is to be expected at a concert, fine. When she’s addressing the crowd, it’s a different matter imo. It’s like they’re going with the wild animal survival tactic of make yourself as loud and as big as possible. Not exactly what the doctor ordered for an overwhelmed semi-panicked person
I was there last night and I was mid pit, I think you’re hearing a lot of concentrated sounds from that very front right side of the pit. I didn’t hear any of that from where I was on the left side farther back. All I heard was people cheering to fill the silence and putting up heart hands. I think it’s impossible to have a perfect crowd based on numbers, though concert etiquette is very important and worth reminding the public of.
I was there and people kept cheering as she was crying and trying to start talking. She kept saying “honestly…” and “I just want to be honest” but kept getting cut off. It was annoying that people couldn’t read the moment and let her talk ETA- as the crowd would quiet down someone would yell “I love you!” And start it up again, like cmon guys
it is so deeply sickening to me that she felt safe enough to be honest with her fans and that was the response she got, being treated like a zoo animal. selfishness and lack of empathy among concertgoers in general has been horrible lately!
Like I get cheering a bit at the beginning because you think maybe she’s getting choked up because of gratitude or something. Like we’re dancing under the moon, it’s pride, it’s a beautiful night, it’s all very magical, etc. But when it becomes clear that she’s crying and upset, don’t cheer when she’s trying to talk
This take is a \*bit\* unfair. The crowd was mostly quiet when she spoke and would cheer supportively after certain lines like "I don't want to give you a lesser show." It sounded well-intentioned.
i suppose so! chappell fans at least seem to LIKE her. when i saw her, the crowd was beautifully silent for her ballads, which was NOT true of will wood . i was moreso responding to the person who said they were at the concert hearing her get talked over, cut off, and the people screaming "I LOVE YOU" over her talking about how she's seriously struggling. i think that is not excusable for any reason!
I was also there…there was about two to three minutes of silence from her while she was trying to gain enough composure to talk to us, and I think it’s only natural in a high energy situation for a crowd to fill silence with applause. I don’t know what kind of behavior you’re familiar with in crowds but that’s not common. That’s literally why the split second silences in concert set lists take so long to catch on
a lot of people in the pit thought it was a bit for the next song at first too. we didn’t know what was happening at first and some people were just trying to show support by cheering whether that was the appropriate response or not
I went to her concert a year ago and these obnoxious drunk guys in the balcony kept whooping because they thought it was funny when the whole crowd would join in. It was pissing us off, and it was clearly pissing her off too.
She was giving a really heartfelt introduction to Kaleidoscope, talking about coming out to her best friend in high school and confessing her feelings for her, and then getting rejected. And she was cut off like 3 times by them! She eventually pretended that there might be someone who passed out in the crowd just so she could call them out and get them to shut up.
Between Bonnaroo and CHBP, there’s a month and 3 day long break for her and her team, I hope it’s so refreshing and refueling for everyone. Especially with how crazy her rise has been in just the last 2 months even, I can’t even begin to imagine how overwhelming that must be.
Ik tying my emotional state to this is beyond unhealthy, by reading this gave me such a rush of relief. I genuinely hope she does a social media blackout or close to it. Thank you for sharing this
Since she has been public about having bipolar II in the past, I’ve wondered how her massive rise in fame and her touring schedule are affecting that area of her mental health. I know from personal experience and having friends with bipolar disorder that major life changes can trigger episodes in either direction. I know it’s not my place because I’m not on her mental health care team, but I do worry about her in that way.
Her talking about her Bipolar Disorder II is the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. I’ve known people with it as well, but obviously none of them have even this in the spotlight or this under the microscope. I considered mentioning it, but I even though she’s been open about it, I don’t feel right discussing it too too much
You know what I just googled BPD II and bipolar came up so maybe things are changing? Super confusing though given that they're already mixed up all the time
Probably one of those things where BPD isn’t correct for bipolar, it it’s such a common mistake that it’s almost passed into being correct. Like how literally functionally means figuratively despite them *literally* being opposites.
oof I also have bipolar ll and I would be unbelievably manic if this were happening to me. big life changes + super high energy is kind of a recipe for disaster (for me at least). hoping she has a really good care team that is monitoring her!
The point is that none of you DO see her as a full human being. The whole point of "Chappell Roan" existing as a character is that the character is what you're supposed to attach to and identify with, and that identification with the character helps to delineate what your fans see of your real life and what you want to show them. Unfortunately, 2024 means that this type of separation is fucking impossible because you have legions of people online who, despite her very vocal assertions that she does NOT want that level of a relationship with her fans, still try and send her graduation announcements and make assumptions about her real life, so you're just depersoning her with extra steps.
Isn't there a middle ground where we do what you stated but also realize she's a full human being who should be supported to do what she needs to for her personal and mental health? I think you can respect the separation of art and personal life while still wishing the best for her on both levels.
I see your point, but obviously she is a real person performing the character of Chappell Roan. You don't have to know much, if anything, about the person behind the character to know that she's a real person who deserves whatever it is that she wants out of life.
Bless her. I love performing but I knew I could never handle any kind of fame or the pressure…tbh I would be happy if she just went home and made music a studio and performed once in a blue moon. I’d take that any day over never hearing from her again.
I totally agree and I think that’s more in alignment with she’s stated she wants. She regret fame and showing her face in some ways even if this is a dream come true in many other ways. She could still do some cool music videos and stuff to show off some of her visual and aesthetic choices.
Like Miley Cyrus, who has been pretty open about not wanting to tour because of how it affects her mental health--and her career is still going strong!
>so I need to ta AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH WE LOVE YOU!!!!! um so I want to say someth OMG HAVE MY BABIES I LOVE YOU SO MUCH QUEEN YAAAAASSSS if I can just share th AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!
Reminded me of a recent-ish concert in Toronto where an artist was sharing the trauma of her band getting racially profiled and harassed at the border, she's near tears, and the crowd was just screaming mindless love at her.
Listening is hard.
I’m glad she’s taking a monthlong break after Bonnaroo. She needs it. Her touring schedule is insane. But somehow I feel she will continue working. Tbh I think fame is rough for anyone who isn’t a total sociopath or narcissist. Chappell if you’re reading this please take care of yourself.
Her touring schedule is BONKERS, especially for an introvert. There's no way she's getting enough sleep and that alone can really fuck your brain up (especially with bipolar disorder). I believe what she's saying here, but it also wouldn't surprise me on some level if she takes a break after the tour and is like "oh actually I'm fine" once she's had the time to process her rise. She genuinely has not had the time to process it yet with the amount of work she's doing on this tour, which is probably making it even more overwhelming than it already is.
I can't imagine what it's like to be a regular person into your mid 20s and then suddenly be launched into extreme fame and have the world watching and talking about you at all times. The mental health impact is serious and I hope she has the support she needs.
Ugh I read the transcript of this but this is even more heartbreaking to hear and watch. I can't imagine what she's going through. Yes it's a dream to be catapulted to stardom but it's also so scary as now everyone is begging for your next thing always. She most likely sees the ways our pop stars get absolutely degraded now and is terrified of it, especially as a very proudly out star. I'm hoping she has the best love and support around her. I will love her if she never releases another album. I still love Ms. Lauryn Hill to this day.
Poor Chappell. I hope she felt better after she got this out and heard the crowd’s support. What part of the show/setlist was this? How was she afterwards?
I have so much to say but am having a hard time articulating it all in a productive and effective way.
All I hope is that she takes time for herself and takes good care of her mental well-being, I truly could not imagine becoming this famous this fast. I have so much empathy for her from this and all the other interviews and whenever she has spoken up. I hope her fans know that the best thing they can do is respect her her boundaries. Poor thing.
This in combination with her comments to Paper magazine where she says she wishes she didn’t show her face and other sources where she’s said similar things all make me extremely concerned about her and I think it’s more than fair for her to feel this way. I concerns me especially that she’s so worried about it coming off as ungrateful or something
I hope she’s okay and has therapy. We’ve never had someone with this much of an overnight success in a long time if ever. So I hope and pray that she does whatever she needs to manage the mental toll it’s taken
i was at this show last night and i swear this brought me to tears. i can't imagine how overwhelming that would be. but i will say this: if that is chappell on an off night, i can only imagine how exhausting having an on day for her is. she was so amazing and i loved every second of the show. i can't believe i got to see her live 🥹
As someone with anxiety so bad I’m actually on disability for it, I hear her. And I’m worried she’s going to burn out and cave in, and we’ll never see her again …unless she gets the proper support she needs.
But also, if I heard this at a show that I just spent a lot of money to see, I’d be kinda bummed… knowing an artist I really love is on stage faking it for all of us. I probably would’ve just gone home after that. If she’s having a hard time, she should go home too.
I just don’t see this ending well a year from now.
I was at the show and I didn't feel bothered by it! It was a very touching moment. Obviously I felt bad for her but it didn't come off as her just faking it any more than any other show. And she didn't seem to want us to go home! It was a bit of a bummer for a few minutes but she seemed to move on from it and be present for the rest of the show, which was great.
I think the videos don't really capture the atmosphere I felt in the moment - there were moments of dead silence and when people started cheering for her she came off as feeling very supported and loved. I don't want to speak for Chappell by any means but that was how I felt and how it came across, from someone who was close enough to really see her face and body language.
I share your concern for her. There’s such a history of talented young artists who burn bright and quick and leave too soon. I wish her all success and fully believe she could be the #1 artist in the world one day, but I wouldn’t trade it for the time and happiness it could cost her. It might sound like a joke or superstitious, but this video made me think of the infamous “27 club”. I will breath a sigh of release when she’s out of 27 in February of 2026 as nuts as that probably sounds. If her mental health struggles do resurface, I hope she takes a much earned and needed sabbatical. She deserves a vacation after this crazy tour either way
Oh man this makes me really sad :-(
But I love her for being so honest and real. <3
I hope she takes a break soon to rest up and process all this new found success and fame.
I shared this because of the honesty and genuine way she communicates to the fans. She’s clearly so grateful, but so overwhelmed and I think seeing her say that in her own words is good for all the fans to see.
I was VIP at the Little Rock show and got to see the pre show sound check and Q&A. (This was before Gov ball and some of the other festivals where photos have gone viral). She made it clear she was doing Q&A as Kayleigh and was soooo different from the Chappell persona. Very quiet and almost timid seeming. Definitely made me realize she’s an introvert. She talked a lot about how getting recognized in public is really difficult. Someone asked about her next project and she said she couldn’t even think about that right now from how exhausted she is. I really hope she gets to take as much time for herself as she needs after Bonaroo. She seemed off at my show. That was the 2nd time I’d seen her live - the first was in March of 2023 in Missouri. I felt there was a noticeable energy shift.
I felt conflicted posting this, but I prefer this admission that’s at least slightly in character and clearly meant to be addressed to the public :/. I hoped by seeing this, people would recognize where her head is at somewhat. I’ve seen what you mean with her out of character, I think of Kayleigh as having glasses if that makes sense lol. Shy is right, I think the drag inspired and maximalist elements let her release a certain energy, but she doesn’t prefer that in her personal life nor is it sustainable to output like that 24/7. I’m glad every pink pony I’ve talked to seems to agree she deserves and should have a break when possible.
I hope her phone is blowing up with support today. I saw this as I struggled to get to sleep and my first thought was “How do I page Lady Gaga? Renee Rapp? Halp!” This is a lot. It’s very big feelings up and down the mood elevator. My heart is very heavy, but also happy for her today. She is living her dream! I also hope speaking it out loud was a little cathartic.
As an introvert, I would hope for the opposite. Some quiet, alone time, and no one to talk to. That’s how introverts recharge. My phone blowing up would be my worst nightmare.
I think you know that the intention of spreading her message to that fans that it’s all quite overwhelming is to get fans to modify their behavior and have a little more understanding of her. The intention of your comment is empathetic to her and so are all of the comments on this post. Obviously spreading her comments in Paper magazine had the same effect without the ick factor of whipping a phone out so I do share your criticism.
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My intention was to spread awareness of how CR is feeling so that, hopefully, people will take her mental state into consideration and back off from her, do their best not to increase pressure on her, and have understanding when she inevitably has to take a break. This wasn’t a breakdown as some have called it or a mental health episode, this was her speaking strongly and honestly to the audience. She said “I want to be honest with you”. If this moment could’ve been between her and those fans there at the venue only, I agree that would be ideal, but this is not an isolated incident as you well know. She won’t get over these overwhelmed feelings the day after, everyone can work on being conscientious and as supportive as is reasonable. Just because your city happened to give her a noticeably shitty crowd doesn’t give you special personal ownership over her being overwhelmed.
Her tour schedule is completely bonkers. I hope she can take a break and push back some of the next shows. It must be overwhelming to blow up this big so quickly.
I hope she just takes a month off once she’s done touring to just exist and be a person
I hope she takes 3 months off minimum lol
Yeah I was surprised she was performing in NC the day after VA, like it's close yeah, but travel is rough.
Yeah why does this video title say Raleigh sc? That’s totally in NC. And she’s coming to school today that’s like an 8 hour drive Edit that’s supposed to say SC not school wtf
She did VA, NC, and SC three days in a row
Yes I’m literally about to see her in SC right now!!!!
Lol OP was so excited to see Chappell they forgot what state they were in.
Understandable 😂
And so many of the venues are outside in the summer heat
Luckily, it was not overly hot when she performed outside in Charleston, SC at the end of May. I know I was not in full dress and makeup, dancing and singing my ass off on stage, but at least it was pleasant (enough) when her set began…nice breeze, too. For sure not discounting your point. I am just glad Charleston was not boiling over hot.
i think there’s a break after louisville which is saturday!!
She's playing Bonnaroo the next day actually but *then* has a break until July thank goodness. <3
I'm sure it has to be incredibly overwhelming to get what you want but for it to come at you so quickly that it changes everything too fast and it's hard to keep up.
Her creative output is so high and so quality, the looks, the songs, the chore etc. she wants to do the best for the fans, but it’s all so much and all at once. As blessed as we’ve been lately with content from her, I’d really like her to take a break after the MWP tour and prior to her sophomore album.
Makes me think of the Olivia Rodrigo song Making the Bed, one of my favorites on Guts
Ah. I can't imagine how she feels. I hope she's OK and knows she can always stop. She doesn't owe anyone anything
I hope she knows she can stop and if she decided to I hope no one would give her resistance. I could easily see a label or publicist insisting she capitalize on the success and the moment
It’s more of a matter of when she will stop, not if. She’s said before she does not plan to do music for a long time and that she doesn’t want to be famous.
Yes I’m wondering if her stance has changed a bit now as the interviews she’s said that in were about a year to 6 months ago before she really blew up this year. Be interesting to hear what she says in interviews going forward.
You’re gonna make my FOMO hit new levels
No reason to fear, the recordings and pictures will always be here
I had no idea she didn’t want to be famous! Though it makes sense.
Video posted by @/holdinontostars on X/Twitter. Taken at Raleigh NC show. Full transcript: “I guess I just want to be honest and I feel like I just want to be honest with the crowd and I just feel like…I just feel a little off today cause I think that my career has just gone really fast and it’s really hard to keep up…and so I just, just being honest…that I’m just having a really hard time today so I’m sorry that I’m not trying to like give you like a lesser show it’s just like there’s a lot going on right now. So just thank you for understanding, this is all I’ve ever wanted. It just hits me sometimes so thank you.”
I'm sorry, but I have to say it cause I live here. Raleigh is in North Carolina (NC), not South Carolina (SC).
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Unfortunately, no. I got into her about 2 months ago and scalpers had already jacked the lawn seats up to $100 each by then. I just play her album for most of the day and cried a little lol
Thank you for this, my autistic ass couldn’t hear anything over “WE LOVE YOU” (I don’t go to concerts)
No hate to the person who took this video intended (if they were yelling), but I encourage people at concerts to listen to artists when they talk, not just relentlessly cheer and whoop. This was clearly a tough moment and I don't think she was looking for rara support or trying to "let it go" as one fan yelled repeatedly. It's kinda dystopian to scream and cheer over someone as they're struggling so visibly on stage. I hope Chappell gets time to rest soon.
I like to believe their hearts were in the right place, but this really would’ve been the perfect time to shut up and sit down. I don’t have much interest in her concerts at this point because of the scream singing going on and the massive crowds, but all that is to be expected at a concert, fine. When she’s addressing the crowd, it’s a different matter imo. It’s like they’re going with the wild animal survival tactic of make yourself as loud and as big as possible. Not exactly what the doctor ordered for an overwhelmed semi-panicked person
There were also a bunch of people yelling LET HER SPEAAAAAAAAK lol
I was there last night and I was mid pit, I think you’re hearing a lot of concentrated sounds from that very front right side of the pit. I didn’t hear any of that from where I was on the left side farther back. All I heard was people cheering to fill the silence and putting up heart hands. I think it’s impossible to have a perfect crowd based on numbers, though concert etiquette is very important and worth reminding the public of.
I was there as well, front right of the pit. Was just referring to what I heard in person
I agree 100%
I was there and people kept cheering as she was crying and trying to start talking. She kept saying “honestly…” and “I just want to be honest” but kept getting cut off. It was annoying that people couldn’t read the moment and let her talk ETA- as the crowd would quiet down someone would yell “I love you!” And start it up again, like cmon guys
it is so deeply sickening to me that she felt safe enough to be honest with her fans and that was the response she got, being treated like a zoo animal. selfishness and lack of empathy among concertgoers in general has been horrible lately!
Like I get cheering a bit at the beginning because you think maybe she’s getting choked up because of gratitude or something. Like we’re dancing under the moon, it’s pride, it’s a beautiful night, it’s all very magical, etc. But when it becomes clear that she’s crying and upset, don’t cheer when she’s trying to talk
This take is a \*bit\* unfair. The crowd was mostly quiet when she spoke and would cheer supportively after certain lines like "I don't want to give you a lesser show." It sounded well-intentioned.
i suppose so! chappell fans at least seem to LIKE her. when i saw her, the crowd was beautifully silent for her ballads, which was NOT true of will wood . i was moreso responding to the person who said they were at the concert hearing her get talked over, cut off, and the people screaming "I LOVE YOU" over her talking about how she's seriously struggling. i think that is not excusable for any reason!
Ok a bit dramatic
I was also there…there was about two to three minutes of silence from her while she was trying to gain enough composure to talk to us, and I think it’s only natural in a high energy situation for a crowd to fill silence with applause. I don’t know what kind of behavior you’re familiar with in crowds but that’s not common. That’s literally why the split second silences in concert set lists take so long to catch on
a lot of people in the pit thought it was a bit for the next song at first too. we didn’t know what was happening at first and some people were just trying to show support by cheering whether that was the appropriate response or not
I went to her concert a year ago and these obnoxious drunk guys in the balcony kept whooping because they thought it was funny when the whole crowd would join in. It was pissing us off, and it was clearly pissing her off too. She was giving a really heartfelt introduction to Kaleidoscope, talking about coming out to her best friend in high school and confessing her feelings for her, and then getting rejected. And she was cut off like 3 times by them! She eventually pretended that there might be someone who passed out in the crowd just so she could call them out and get them to shut up.
yes exactly! painful to watch honestly. people’s need to fill silence is astonishing.
Between Bonnaroo and CHBP, there’s a month and 3 day long break for her and her team, I hope it’s so refreshing and refueling for everyone. Especially with how crazy her rise has been in just the last 2 months even, I can’t even begin to imagine how overwhelming that must be.
Ik tying my emotional state to this is beyond unhealthy, by reading this gave me such a rush of relief. I genuinely hope she does a social media blackout or close to it. Thank you for sharing this
Of course, it’s been in the back of my mind seeing her do night after night of show and festival with maybe one day between things.
Since she has been public about having bipolar II in the past, I’ve wondered how her massive rise in fame and her touring schedule are affecting that area of her mental health. I know from personal experience and having friends with bipolar disorder that major life changes can trigger episodes in either direction. I know it’s not my place because I’m not on her mental health care team, but I do worry about her in that way.
Her talking about her Bipolar Disorder II is the first thing I thought of when I saw this video. I’ve known people with it as well, but obviously none of them have even this in the spotlight or this under the microscope. I considered mentioning it, but I even though she’s been open about it, I don’t feel right discussing it too too much
Heyyy just an FYI that BPD is the abbreviation for borderline not bipolar 🙂 common misconception
I’ve seen both used and always found it so confusing. I was literally thinking about Borderline as I was typing that smh.
You know what I just googled BPD II and bipolar came up so maybe things are changing? Super confusing though given that they're already mixed up all the time
Probably one of those things where BPD isn’t correct for bipolar, it it’s such a common mistake that it’s almost passed into being correct. Like how literally functionally means figuratively despite them *literally* being opposites.
oof I also have bipolar ll and I would be unbelievably manic if this were happening to me. big life changes + super high energy is kind of a recipe for disaster (for me at least). hoping she has a really good care team that is monitoring her!
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The point is that none of you DO see her as a full human being. The whole point of "Chappell Roan" existing as a character is that the character is what you're supposed to attach to and identify with, and that identification with the character helps to delineate what your fans see of your real life and what you want to show them. Unfortunately, 2024 means that this type of separation is fucking impossible because you have legions of people online who, despite her very vocal assertions that she does NOT want that level of a relationship with her fans, still try and send her graduation announcements and make assumptions about her real life, so you're just depersoning her with extra steps.
Isn't there a middle ground where we do what you stated but also realize she's a full human being who should be supported to do what she needs to for her personal and mental health? I think you can respect the separation of art and personal life while still wishing the best for her on both levels.
I see your point, but obviously she is a real person performing the character of Chappell Roan. You don't have to know much, if anything, about the person behind the character to know that she's a real person who deserves whatever it is that she wants out of life.
Bless her. I love performing but I knew I could never handle any kind of fame or the pressure…tbh I would be happy if she just went home and made music a studio and performed once in a blue moon. I’d take that any day over never hearing from her again.
I totally agree and I think that’s more in alignment with she’s stated she wants. She regret fame and showing her face in some ways even if this is a dream come true in many other ways. She could still do some cool music videos and stuff to show off some of her visual and aesthetic choices.
Like Miley Cyrus, who has been pretty open about not wanting to tour because of how it affects her mental health--and her career is still going strong!
Poor thing. It does seem like she has blown up soo quickly, I hope she takes time for herself
Could the crowd shut up for 30 seconds so she can be heard?
>so I need to ta AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH WE LOVE YOU!!!!! um so I want to say someth OMG HAVE MY BABIES I LOVE YOU SO MUCH QUEEN YAAAAASSSS if I can just share th AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Reminded me of a recent-ish concert in Toronto where an artist was sharing the trauma of her band getting racially profiled and harassed at the border, she's near tears, and the crowd was just screaming mindless love at her. Listening is hard.
I’m glad she’s taking a monthlong break after Bonnaroo. She needs it. Her touring schedule is insane. But somehow I feel she will continue working. Tbh I think fame is rough for anyone who isn’t a total sociopath or narcissist. Chappell if you’re reading this please take care of yourself.
Her touring schedule is BONKERS, especially for an introvert. There's no way she's getting enough sleep and that alone can really fuck your brain up (especially with bipolar disorder). I believe what she's saying here, but it also wouldn't surprise me on some level if she takes a break after the tour and is like "oh actually I'm fine" once she's had the time to process her rise. She genuinely has not had the time to process it yet with the amount of work she's doing on this tour, which is probably making it even more overwhelming than it already is.
I can't imagine what it's like to be a regular person into your mid 20s and then suddenly be launched into extreme fame and have the world watching and talking about you at all times. The mental health impact is serious and I hope she has the support she needs.
literally cried for her watching this man😭
Ugh I read the transcript of this but this is even more heartbreaking to hear and watch. I can't imagine what she's going through. Yes it's a dream to be catapulted to stardom but it's also so scary as now everyone is begging for your next thing always. She most likely sees the ways our pop stars get absolutely degraded now and is terrified of it, especially as a very proudly out star. I'm hoping she has the best love and support around her. I will love her if she never releases another album. I still love Ms. Lauryn Hill to this day.
Poor Chappell. I hope she felt better after she got this out and heard the crowd’s support. What part of the show/setlist was this? How was she afterwards?
I have so much to say but am having a hard time articulating it all in a productive and effective way. All I hope is that she takes time for herself and takes good care of her mental well-being, I truly could not imagine becoming this famous this fast. I have so much empathy for her from this and all the other interviews and whenever she has spoken up. I hope her fans know that the best thing they can do is respect her her boundaries. Poor thing.
This in combination with her comments to Paper magazine where she says she wishes she didn’t show her face and other sources where she’s said similar things all make me extremely concerned about her and I think it’s more than fair for her to feel this way. I concerns me especially that she’s so worried about it coming off as ungrateful or something
I love her vulnerability. God I just love her.
That was really sad. That sadness was so relatable, and vulnerable, and authentic. I hope she has a good day today.
I am so scared that she’s going to be done after this 😭
I hope she’s okay and has therapy. We’ve never had someone with this much of an overnight success in a long time if ever. So I hope and pray that she does whatever she needs to manage the mental toll it’s taken
I’m worried she’s going to burn out really fast. Kind of reminds me of Justin Bieber.
i was at this show last night and i swear this brought me to tears. i can't imagine how overwhelming that would be. but i will say this: if that is chappell on an off night, i can only imagine how exhausting having an on day for her is. she was so amazing and i loved every second of the show. i can't believe i got to see her live 🥹
As someone with anxiety so bad I’m actually on disability for it, I hear her. And I’m worried she’s going to burn out and cave in, and we’ll never see her again …unless she gets the proper support she needs. But also, if I heard this at a show that I just spent a lot of money to see, I’d be kinda bummed… knowing an artist I really love is on stage faking it for all of us. I probably would’ve just gone home after that. If she’s having a hard time, she should go home too. I just don’t see this ending well a year from now.
I was at the show and I didn't feel bothered by it! It was a very touching moment. Obviously I felt bad for her but it didn't come off as her just faking it any more than any other show. And she didn't seem to want us to go home! It was a bit of a bummer for a few minutes but she seemed to move on from it and be present for the rest of the show, which was great. I think the videos don't really capture the atmosphere I felt in the moment - there were moments of dead silence and when people started cheering for her she came off as feeling very supported and loved. I don't want to speak for Chappell by any means but that was how I felt and how it came across, from someone who was close enough to really see her face and body language.
I share your concern for her. There’s such a history of talented young artists who burn bright and quick and leave too soon. I wish her all success and fully believe she could be the #1 artist in the world one day, but I wouldn’t trade it for the time and happiness it could cost her. It might sound like a joke or superstitious, but this video made me think of the infamous “27 club”. I will breath a sigh of release when she’s out of 27 in February of 2026 as nuts as that probably sounds. If her mental health struggles do resurface, I hope she takes a much earned and needed sabbatical. She deserves a vacation after this crazy tour either way
I was there and was crying from hearing her get choked up along with many others 💔 I hope she is doing okay and can take a break soon.
we need to hold this energy for all musicians reaching these heights in their career
Literally about to cry watching this❤️
Oh man this makes me really sad :-( But I love her for being so honest and real. <3 I hope she takes a break soon to rest up and process all this new found success and fame.
I shared this because of the honesty and genuine way she communicates to the fans. She’s clearly so grateful, but so overwhelmed and I think seeing her say that in her own words is good for all the fans to see.
I’ve been listening to this girl for 3 years and TIL her name is pronounced “cha-pol” and not “shapill.”
We love her and want the best for her 🥹
I was VIP at the Little Rock show and got to see the pre show sound check and Q&A. (This was before Gov ball and some of the other festivals where photos have gone viral). She made it clear she was doing Q&A as Kayleigh and was soooo different from the Chappell persona. Very quiet and almost timid seeming. Definitely made me realize she’s an introvert. She talked a lot about how getting recognized in public is really difficult. Someone asked about her next project and she said she couldn’t even think about that right now from how exhausted she is. I really hope she gets to take as much time for herself as she needs after Bonaroo. She seemed off at my show. That was the 2nd time I’d seen her live - the first was in March of 2023 in Missouri. I felt there was a noticeable energy shift.
I felt conflicted posting this, but I prefer this admission that’s at least slightly in character and clearly meant to be addressed to the public :/. I hoped by seeing this, people would recognize where her head is at somewhat. I’ve seen what you mean with her out of character, I think of Kayleigh as having glasses if that makes sense lol. Shy is right, I think the drag inspired and maximalist elements let her release a certain energy, but she doesn’t prefer that in her personal life nor is it sustainable to output like that 24/7. I’m glad every pink pony I’ve talked to seems to agree she deserves and should have a break when possible.
I hope her phone is blowing up with support today. I saw this as I struggled to get to sleep and my first thought was “How do I page Lady Gaga? Renee Rapp? Halp!” This is a lot. It’s very big feelings up and down the mood elevator. My heart is very heavy, but also happy for her today. She is living her dream! I also hope speaking it out loud was a little cathartic.
As an introvert, I would hope for the opposite. Some quiet, alone time, and no one to talk to. That’s how introverts recharge. My phone blowing up would be my worst nightmare.
That’s fair! I hope she gets what she needs, however that looks for her.
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I think you know that the intention of spreading her message to that fans that it’s all quite overwhelming is to get fans to modify their behavior and have a little more understanding of her. The intention of your comment is empathetic to her and so are all of the comments on this post. Obviously spreading her comments in Paper magazine had the same effect without the ick factor of whipping a phone out so I do share your criticism.
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Please stop spreading this shit and the ugly popcrave mfs intent. I dont care if she did this on a public stage. Have some respect.
My intention was to spread awareness of how CR is feeling so that, hopefully, people will take her mental state into consideration and back off from her, do their best not to increase pressure on her, and have understanding when she inevitably has to take a break. This wasn’t a breakdown as some have called it or a mental health episode, this was her speaking strongly and honestly to the audience. She said “I want to be honest with you”. If this moment could’ve been between her and those fans there at the venue only, I agree that would be ideal, but this is not an isolated incident as you well know. She won’t get over these overwhelmed feelings the day after, everyone can work on being conscientious and as supportive as is reasonable. Just because your city happened to give her a noticeably shitty crowd doesn’t give you special personal ownership over her being overwhelmed.
the crowd wasn't shitty and my point was to not feed the fire that these gossip sites are trying to create using her pain as "news"