There is no denying that Chappell Roan rose to fame much faster than many of today’s bigger artists. However, with the fame came an intense wave of criticism that does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. While some fans feel that the hate Roan receives is harsh and, more often than not, unreasonable, others believe that she may not be fully suited for fame, especially considering her recent show cancellations and public meltdowns. Amid such mixed opinions, Bad Bunny decided to take some of the backlash onto himself.
Bad Bunny recently appeared in an interview with Rolling Stone
, where he praised the Midwest Princess by comparing her to several well-known female artists. He described Roan as having a similar vibe to Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, and Sia, saying, “She has, like, a Lady Gaga, Lana, Sia vibe. She’s cool
.” Bunny also shared in the interview that a hairdresser on a movie set introduced him to Roan for the first time.
Bad Bunny praises Chappell Roan to Rolling Stone:
“She has, like, a Lady Gaga, Lana, Sia vibe. She’s cool.” pic.twitter.com/TCba7RbJ6f
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 13, 2025
Chappell Roan’s hate train originated from her vocalized need for firm boundaries with her fanbase, often calling out what she sees as overly intrusive or toxic fan behavior. This has led many fans to view her as unapproachable or distant, especially for those who expect more personal access to her life. Amidst the ongoing criticism, plenty of fans have come to criticize Bunny for his Chapell Roan comments.
Fans argued that Roan simply is not suited to be compared with the pop powerhouses Bunny mentioned alongside her.
Fans troll Bad Bunny for comparing Chappell Roan with A-listers
One interesting aspect of the Chappell Roan backlash is that, while critics hate her boundary needs, celebrities have consistently stepped up to support her. From Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry’s behind-the-scenes backing to Miley Cyrus and Madison Beer showing their support publicly
, many stars have rallied around Roan. Sadly, Bad Bunny’s comments, despite being made with good intentions, are now being called out by Roan haters.
A big insult to GAGA, Lana and Sia
— Luca🇫🇷 (@lustforlifestan) January 13, 2025
I hate that he’s lying
— ForteCloud (@ForteCloud) January 14, 2025
he just named whatever white singers that came to his head the quickest
— 4KT WHO YOU HATE (@royal_bobby24) January 13, 2025
Some fans, however, took a stand for Roan against the criticism.
High praise! Chappell Roan is definitely ready for superstardom!
— Atticus Finch (@finchofjustice) January 14, 2025
Chappell is fab! Glad he gave her some flowers!
Who else would be happy for them to collab?
— RoseJade.eth 🌹 (@rosejade_eth) January 13, 2025
When Bad Bunny gives you a triple-threat shoutout, you KNOW you’re cool. pic.twitter.com/2JBnKU2aT6
— 𝐏𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐋⚔️𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐄 (@PixelSavages) January 14, 2025
Bad Bunny is no stranger to online storms, but this time, the backlash was not about him. It was more like fans projecting their aversion to someone who has been targeted for months now. Overall, fans clearly disagree with Bunny’s comparison of Roan to the mentioned artists.
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