Chappell Roan Says Her Career Allows Her to Leave Social Media Without Major Consequences
By Website Content Manager
The “Red Wine Supernova” artist appeared as a guest on the Elton John Impact Awards podcast, produced by P&G and iHeartRadio.
Chappell Roan has spoken candidly about how her relationship with social media has changed as her career continues to grow.
During an appearance on P&G and iHeartRadio’s Elton John Impact Awards podcast, released on June 1, the 28-year-old singer discussed the challenges of maintaining an online presence. She admitted that reading comments can often be discouraging and revealed that she no longer keeps social media apps on her phone.
According to Roan, she removes the apps whenever they begin to feel overwhelming. She explained that criticism online does not distract her from focusing on meaningful causes, emphasizing that negative opinions will not prevent her or others, including Elton John, from supporting issues they care about through their time, resources, and advocacy.
The “Good Luck, Babe!” performer also reflected on how difficult it can be for artists to balance social media demands with their careers and personal well-being. While online spaces can be filled with negativity, she acknowledged that many supporters also come to her defense.
Roan described stepping away from social platforms as a way of escaping the constant pressure and noise that often surrounds internet discourse. However, she noted that many artists depend heavily on social media to maintain visibility and connect with audiences, making it far more difficult for them to disconnect.
She recognized that her success affords her a level of freedom that not every musician enjoys. Because of her current position, she feels confident that she can leave social media behind without seriously affecting her career, something she considers a privilege.
The singer previously addressed the topic during an April 2025 appearance on Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. At the time, she revealed that she had deleted Instagram and TikTok because the volume of comments had become emotionally draining.
Roan explained that while working on new music, she tries to shield her creative process from outside influences. Reading online reactions, she said, often leaves her feeling worse and can negatively affect her mindset.
Discussing her creative habits, Roan described her artistic work as something she treats with great care and protection. Although she strives to nurture her creativity, she admitted that she finds it harder to extend the same compassion to herself when dealing with personal mistakes, adding that her creative expression remains deeply important to her.
Her most recent release was the 2025 single “The Subway.” Despite the success of her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Roan indicated in a 2024 interview with Vogue that she had not yet begun work on a follow-up album.