Chappell Roan Opens Up About the Toll of Online Criticism

Chappell Roan is getting candid about navigating the complexities of life in the digital spotlight.

The 28-year-old Grammy-winning artist of "Good Luck Babe!" joined P&G and iHeartRadio's Elton John Impact Awards podcast for the Monday, June 1 episode, where she pulled back the curtain on her relationship with social media and the reasons behind her choice to keep these apps off her personal device.

"It's very disheartening sometimes to really go into the comment section," the singer stated plainly.

Roan elaborated on her strategy for managing the psychological impact of online spaces. When the digital noise becomes too loud, she simply removes herself from it.

"I just delete it when it becomes too much and keep it moving," she explained. "Because at the end of the day, no matter what anyone says about me online or in person, it's not gonna stop people like Elton [John] and I [from] donating money, donating time, writing about things that matter to us."

The artist reflected on the broader challenge that public figures face: maintaining a clear distinction between their online personas and their core values and commitments.

"It's such a difficult world to navigate that personally, if I just delete it and keep it moving, I kind of make it out of that hurricane," Roan said. "But that's hard for a lot of artists because, if you really rely on social media to fuel your momentum, that can be really disheartening and it can feel very hopeless."

She acknowledged the reality that many performers lean heavily on social platforms as essential tools for career growth, yet she also recognized her own advantaged position in the industry.

"I'm in a very privileged position where I can be like, 'I'm not gonna be on this and I'll be fine.' But not everyone is like that," she noted.

In related news, soccer player Jorginho Frello released a statement clearing Roan of any involvement in an alleged incident involving his 11-year-old daughter at Lollapalooza.