Chappell Roan says she would “be way bigger” and “still on tour” if she “wore a muzzle”

nme.com:

Chappell Roan has reflected on her rise to fame, saying she would “be way bigger” and “still on tour” if she “wore a muzzle”.The ‘Red Wine Supernova’ singer has been open about her opinions on fan culture and frequently spoken honestly about her rapid ascent to stardom.

Last year, she discussed the normalisation of extreme fan behaviour, which she has described as “stalking” and people “talking shit online” who “won’t leave you alone”.She also compared fame to “an abusive ex-husband”, and took to TikTok to share her thoughts on “weird” and “creepy” followers.

She then went on to call out the “predatory behaviour” of so-called “superfans”, including “nonconsensual physical and social interactions”.Now, she’s spoken about her decision to be open about her experiences of stardom. “I’ve been responding that way to disrespect my whole life – but now there are cameras on me, and I also happen to be a pop star, and those things don’t match.

It’s like oil and water,” she told the BBC.“I think, actually, I’d be more successful if I was OK wearing a muzzle,” she continued.”If I were to override more of my basic instincts, where my heart is going, ‘Stop, stop, stop, you’re not OK’, I would be bigger.