Chappell Roan calls out fans for ‘creepy behavior' claiming she and her family are being stalked
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Chappell Roan, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter whose debut album 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' has quickly climbed to No 2 on the US music charts, just behind Taylor Swift, has spoken out against what she describes as “creepy behaviour” from some of her fans.
In a series of TikTok videos posted on Monday night, Roan expressed her frustration and concern over the harassment and stalking she and her family have experienced amid her soaring popularity, reported The Guardian.
Chappell Roan blasts fans for harassment and stalking
Roan recounted instances where she was stalked both online and in person, bullied on social media, and harassed in public. She also criticized fans who became aggressive when she declined to take photos or offer hugs.
“If you saw a random woman on the street, would you yell at her from your car window? Would you harass her in public?” Roan asked in her video. “I’m a random bitch, you’re a random bitch. Just think about that for a second, OK?”
Roan made it clear that despite her career choice, such behaviour is not something she is willing to tolerate.
“I don’t care that this crazy type of behaviour comes along with the job, the career field I’ve chosen. That does not make it OK, that doesn’t make it normal,” she said.
Roan emphasized that fans are not entitled to her time, personal space, or attention simply because they enjoy her music or see her online. “It’s weird how people think that you know a person just because you see them online and you listen to the art they make. That’s fucking weird! I’m allowed to say no to creepy behaviour, OK?”
Roan’s candid comments highlight a growing concern among celebrities regarding the pressures of parasocial relationships - where fans develop intense, one-sided attachments to public figures.
Celebrities like Pete Davidson, Cardi B, and Keke Palmer have also spoken out against the negative impacts of these dynamics, which are exacerbated by the Internet and social media.
Chappell Roan considers leaving music industry due to disturbing fan behavior
Roan’s rapid rise to fame has been marked by her breakthrough performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza and Coachella. Despite her success, the singer has expressed how the obsessive behaviour of some fans has pushed her to consider quitting music altogether.
In a recent appearance on the 'Comment Section' podcast, Roan revealed that the situation has become increasingly alarming.
“People have started to be freaks, (they) follow me and know where my parents live, and where my sister works. All this weird shit … A few years ago when I said that if (there were) stalker vibes or my family was in danger, I would quit. And we’re there. We’re there.”
Despite the challenges, Roan continues to enjoy significant success on the music charts. While her album narrowly missed the top spot in the US, it currently holds the No 1 position in the UK and No 5 in Australia. As her career progresses, Roan remains vocal about the need for respect and boundaries from her fanbase.
