"I'm allowed to say no to creepy behaviour" - Chappell Roan calls out fan culture in TikTok message

On Monday, pop sensation Chappell Roan shared two videos on TikTok, calling out the culture of celebrity stalking that is rampant among fans in general. At the beginning of the first clip, Roan asks a hypothetical question to viewers, demanding answers from them.

She asked upon spotting “a random woman on the street” if an individual would ask her for a photo, yell at her from their car window, or publicly harass her. Supposedly referring to an encounter Roan had likely faced herself, she said the individual would get mad if their photo request was turned down.

Roan pressed if fans would be offended when a woman refused to lend them her time, adding:

"Would you stalk her family? Would you follow her around? Would you try to dissect her life and bully her online?"

The Good Luck, Babe! hitmaker called out a common practice where some fans judge whether a celebrity is a good or a bad person based on whatever they read about the artist online.

In the second video, Roan emphasized how stalking, harassment, and abuse were not an excusable thing to do to famous people.

The 26-year-old singer voiced her disapproval of the common notion that stalking or being followed around is complementary to the profession she has opted for.

Chappell Roan reiterated that an individual's fame should not normalize being stalked, and it is also not a prerequisite that the celebrity should welcome such behaviors.

Roan called fans out on their supposed entitlement, which makes them do certain things whenever they spot their favored artists. She added:

"I don't give a f**k if you think it's selfish of me to say no for a photo or for y…for a hug. That's not normal. That's weird...I'm allowed to say no to creepy behaviour."

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Chappell Roan previously spoke about attaining fame and its impact

During a show at North Carolina’s Red Hat Amphitheater in June, Chappell Roan broke down in tears as she delivered an "honest" confession. Showing her vulnerable side to her fans, the rising queer icon said:

"I just feel a little off today 'cause I think that my career is going really fast and it’s really hard to keep up."

She told fans about finding things a little difficult on that particular day but assured them that her performance would not lack dedication. Roan thanked the audience for being empathetic, concluding:

"It’s just heavy sometimes, I think."

Before Chappell Roan's artistry and fame skyrocketed, she shared an insightful message about mental health on an Instagram post in May 2023. She expressed her gratitude for obtaining her "dream job", however, adding it was somewhat costing her an easily attainable "healthy life & mindset".

Roan revealed she had "bipolar 2 disorder", making it difficult for her to "regulate" her emotions. She continued:

"I am very hard on my body image and feel like no matter what weight or how "toned" I am, it simply isn’t enough."

The singer said she was grateful to be able to afford therapy and was working on her issues to the best of her ability. Roan shared she felt rather discomforted and self-conscious by her success, though she could not grasp the reason.

Regardless, she thanked fans for their constant love and support for her works. She recognized and credited her crew, noting:

"I have been saying "our project" lately because Chappell Roan is no longer just me and my vision. I have a wonderful team bringing everything you see to life along side with me."

Chappell Roan further expressed her devotion to the "queer community", adding they bring "so much joy to this planet". At the end of her post, the singer paid homage to her late guinea pig Go-go.