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Chappell Roan Criticizes Media, Fans Over 'Villain' Label and Boundary Violations

The pop star warns she may quit music if invasive behavior persists, drawing comparisons to early-2000s tabloid treatment of Britney Spears and others.

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Chappell Roan called out a photographer on the VMAs 2024 red carpet. (Getty)
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Overview

  • Chappell Roan, speaking on TS Madison's Outlaws podcast, revealed she has been labeled a 'villain' multiple times in the past nine months for standing up to disrespectful fan and media behavior.
  • Roan compared her treatment to the harassment faced by Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton in the early 2000s, asserting such behavior continues today.
  • She criticized pop culture outlet Pop Crave for amplifying misleading quotes that fuel online backlash, calling for more responsible reporting.
  • The singer expressed frustration with red carpet mistreatment, stating she was treated better at her former doughnut shop job than by paparazzi and media.
  • Roan warned she may leave the music industry if her personal boundaries are not respected, citing the emotional toll of invasive fan and media conduct.