Pop Star Chappell Roan Claims 'Some People Want Me Dead' While Battling Stalker Fans

Chappell Roan, the rising pop sensation, has revealed shocking details about the dark side of fame, claiming that some people "want [her] dead" as she navigates her sudden celebrity status. The 27-year-old artist, whose popularity skyrocketed "literally overnight," shared her experiences of dealing with stalker fans and the advice she received from seasoned female pop stars.

During an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Roan opened up about the unsettling realities of her newfound fame. "You don't realize how many people are watching you when you don't realize they are," she said. "Like everyone wants – some people want me dead. People know everything about me. People know my flight numbers. People know everything." Chilling much?

To cope, Roan revealed that other female pop stars advised her to "spend more than you're comfortable with" on security measures—a sobering reminder that safety comes with a price tag when you're in the spotlight.

Her fame took a sharp turn after her appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Roan recounted the unnerving moment when a fan managed to bypass TSA to meet her at the gate upon her arrival in Los Angeles. "I was like, ‘How did you get in here?’ And they had my album and stuff," she recalled. By the time she reached baggage claim, five more people were waiting. The incident marked a shift in her celebrity experience, with similar occurrences becoming more frequent.

In response to this overwhelming attention, Roan has taken a firm stance against predatory behavior, which she addressed in a TikTok video last summer. "I don't agree with the notion that I owe a mutual exchange of energy, time, or attention to people I do not know, do not trust, or who creep me out," she stated on Instagram. She asked fans to respect her boundaries, adding, "Please stop touching me. Please stop being weird to my family and friends. Please stop assuming things about me."

The singer, who boasts millions of followers across Instagram and TikTok, admitted that her public call-outs have had an effect. "I think people are scared of me," Roan told podcast host Alexandra Cooper. "I think I made a big enough deal about not talking to me that people do not talk to me." Her celebrity friends have even joked about the "force field" she creates—no one approaches them when she's around.

Roan's journey to stardom began at 17 when she signed with Atlantic Records after posting singing videos on YouTube. After being dropped by the label in 2020, she independently developed her music before signing with Island Records in 2021. Her debut album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," released in 2023, earned her a loyal fanbase.

While her career continues to soar, Roan has been candid about the challenges of fame. On stage in June, she admitted to fans, "I think my career is just kind of going really fast, and it’s really hard to keep up. I’m just being honest… I’m having a hard time today." It's clear that even as Roan shines as a pop star, the weight of her celebrity status is a complex and heavy burden to bear.