'Some reporters do more harm than good': Online support solidifies behind Lana Del Rey amid resurfaced 2012 false report on father's wealth

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lana Del Rey has refuted the unfounded rumors surrounding her father's wealth, dismissing them as "tabloid-psycho untrue."

The 38-year-old singer-songwriter has directly addressed a misleading 2012 story by The Guardian that inaccurately claimed her success was attributed to being "the daughter of a millionaire father."

In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, she refuted the rumors and shared how such baseless claims have had an impact on her.

Expressing frustration, she remarked, "It's crazy if you say something that's tabloid-psycho untrue about me but I can't get a word in? Congratulations! You're going to ruin how people listen to my music."

"I don't need positive feedback. But you cannot just make things up," she added.

What was The Guardian report about?

In January 2012, The Guardian published an article discussing the 'Ride' singer's "strange story" and how she "rewrote her past."

Exploring the early phase of her career under the name Lizzy Grant, The Guardian noted that the singer faced a lack of success. Nevertheless, they highlighted that fame eventually found its way to someone named Lana Del Rey.

Describing the change of name as a "confidence trick," the article observed that some critics pondered whether the transition from Grant to Del Rey was not an organic evolution but a premeditated move from the outset.

The Guardian unequivocally asserted that Del Rey is indeed the daughter of a wealthy father who has supported her career. As per the article, Rey achieved success by crafting a deliberate "stage persona."

Lana Del Rey has also addressed the rumor earlier

In October, Rey addressed the claims of her wealthy upbringing in a now-deleted Instagram post.

"I want to make this video short and sweet, just because the conversation keeps coming up about me coming from money and my family having money…" said the 'Video Games' singer.

The singer pointed out that her hometown, Lake Placid, New York, was not affluent, disclosing that she attended a private boarding school due to financial assistance. It was only when her music career took off at the age of 26 that she achieved financial stability.

Internet supports Lana Del Rey

Netizens express their belief in Rey's talent and remain unfazed by unfounded reports regarding her affluent background. Social media reactions underscore how a segment of society is troubled by the media disseminating misinformation about celebrities.

One user said, "Some reporters do more harm than good."

Another user remarked, "People will always make things up about you, somehow... Anyhow..."

One fan stated, "Lana Del Rey's frustration with misinformation highlights the ethical challenges in journalism. Accuracy and fairness are crucial, especially in reporting on public figures."

"Why would they do that to her? Not nice," another user asked.

A user remarked, "The case with Lana Del Rey underscores how media narratives can significantly affect public perceptions of artists. It's a complex intersection of celebrity culture and media representation."

"People shouldn't spread rumors!!" another stated.