Even super graphic and ultra modern girls can have off days. At his Raleigh, North Carolina show on June 12, Chappell Roan opened up about struggling with mental health and his rise to fame in an extremely vulnerable speech.
Holding the microphone stand for support, the “Good Luck Babe” singer broke down in tears as she told fans she wanted to “be honest” with them. “I feel a bit out of place today, because I think my career is going really fast and it's really hard to keep up,” admitted the 26-year-old.
Amid applause from the audience, Roan added: “I'm honestly having a really hard time today. I'm sorry… I'm not trying to give you a lesser show, it's just that I've got a lot on my mind.” The raw and honest moment was understandable, especially given the blistering pace of the pop star's recent hits. Last week alone, Roan scored three innings in the billboard Hot 100, reached a new peak at No. 12 on the album charts, and delivered a breakout performance at the Governors Ball that led to Ariana Grande professing her love on Instagram Stories.
It's not the first time the “Casual” singer has spoken about her mental health. In May 2022, Roan opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar II in an Instagram post. “I don't really talk about it much, but it affects me every day and is a pretty big part of my music,” he wrote at the time. “I'm in a healthy place, I just wanted to share, and I think it's important to talk about mental health.”
Still, as Roan told the crowd, he's grateful for the incredible success, having worked since 2017 to achieve this level of fame. “Thank you for understanding,” she said before launching into “The Subway,” a new song about a breakup. “That's all I've wanted, sometimes it's heavy, so thanks for listening.”
