Chappell Roan is leaving the All Things Go festival shows because “things have become overwhelming.” Here’s what’s going on.

Chappell Roan has canceled two scheduled festival appearances at All Things Go this weekend as “things have become overwhelming over the last few weeks and I’m really feeling that.” Roan’s announcement comes days after her various political statements made headlines.

“I apologize to the people who were waiting to see me at All Things Go in NYC and DC this weekend, but I won’t be able to perform,” read a Sept. 27 statement on her Instagram Story.

Roan was scheduled to perform in New York and Washington, DC. on September 28th and 29th. The 26-year-old pop star’s rise to fame in recent months has been meteoric. Her Lollapalooza performance in August reportedly broke a music festival attendance record.

“I’m feeling pressure to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health,” she continued. “I want to be present at my performances and give the best show possible. Thank you for your understanding. …Back soon.”

Roan has been open about setting boundaries with fans and prioritizing their mental health. Here’s what happened.

The “Hot to Go!” singer explained to the Guardian why she won’t support Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president. Roan is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ community and uses her platform to advocate for equality.

“I have so many problems with our government in every way,” she said in the interview published Sept. 20. “There are so many things I want to change. So I don’t feel pressured to support anyone. There is. “I encourage people to use their critical thinking skills, to use their voice – vote small, vote for what’s going on in your city.”

Specifically, Roan said what she wants to change in the US this election year is “trans rights. You can’t let cis people make decisions for trans people, period.”

The internet was quick to respond to Roan’s quote, “There are problems on both sides,” as she faced a wave of backlash.

Roan responds to the Internet firestorm and makes more headlines

In a TikTok video posted on September 25, the pop star said her words were “taken completely out of context.”

“I encouraged people to use critical thinking skills, figure out what they’re voting for, who they’re voting for and ask questions,” she said, adding bluntly that she’s “not voting for Trump.”

“I’m voting to fuck Kamala, but I’m not settling for the offer because it’s questionable,” she explained in a follow-up video. She reiterated that it was still not an endorsement of Harris.

“There are huge problems on both (sides). You know what’s right and what’s wrong, and I know it too. Fuck Trump because he’s real, but fuck all the shit that’s happened to the Democratic Party that has failed people like me and you – and even more so Palestine and even more so every marginalized community in the world.” , Roan continued.

The nearly four-minute video features the song “Good Luck, Babe!” The singer said she won’t accept “this narrative” that she’s “playing both sides,” and instead said that she’s “criticizing both sides because they’re both so fucked up.”

Roan was diagnosed with “severe depression.”

In the same Guardian profile, the author said it took “weeks to pin down Roan” as the artist was “too shaken to talk” after his performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 11. “Weeks of rehearsals, travel, etc. Social media controversies have kept us apart — and I get the impression that her team is prioritizing the precarious balance between work and self-care,” wrote journalist Kate Solomon.

When asked how she is coping with fame, Roan replied: “I go to therapy twice a week. Last week I went to see a psychiatrist because I was like, I don’t know what’s going on. She diagnosed me with severe depression – what.” I didn’t think I did that because I’m not really sad, but I have all the symptoms of someone who is severely depressed.

Symptoms she’s experienced, Roan says, include brain fog, forgetfulness, poor concentration and “a very lackluster outlook.”

“I think it’s because my whole life has changed,” she added. “Everything I really enjoy doing now comes with baggage. If I want to be frugal, I need to book security and prepare for the fact that this won’t be normal. “Going to the park, Pilates, yoga – how do I do this in a safe way without being followed or harassed?”

Roan shouted’ungrateful” after explaining “limits” to fans

The artist has made it clear in several social media posts what she will and will not tolerate when it comes to fan behavior. It rubbed some people the wrong way.

On August 19, Roan posted two TikTok videos in which she called out “entitled” fans for acting “crazy” and said it wasn’t “normal” to ask famous people on the street for pictures because you “a” wouldn’t do that to random lady.

In an August 23 Instagram post, Roan laid things out in more detail.

“For the last ten years I have been working on my project non-stop and it has come to the point where I have to draw lines and set boundaries,” she began. “I’ve had too many non-consensual physical and social interactions and I just need to lay it out and remind you that women don’t owe you anything. I chose this career path because I love music and art and honoring my inner child. I do not accept harassment of any kind for choosing this path, nor do I deserve it.”

Roan had a message for critics who promote the “you chose this” argument.

“If you’re still wondering, ‘Well, if you didn’t want that to happen, then why did you choose a career where you knew you wouldn’t be happy with the outcome of success?’ – understand this: I appreciate the success of the project, the love I feel and the gratitude I feel are scary people, touch and pursuit,” she added.

What’s next on Roan’s schedule?

She’s not slowing down. The singer has three consecutive performances in Tennessee, Arkansas and Iowa as part of “The Midwest Princess” tour. She is scheduled to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 6th and 13th.