Internet Scurries to Defend Chappell Roan Against “weird” Hate, Following ‘Saturday Night Live’ After-Party
Chappell Roan’s entry to the music scene was daring and bold. But any woman who steps in with audacity often meets criticism before applause, and Roan is no exception. Being a merit holder of Best New Artist this year, Roan’s year should have been full of her first. Although it is, it would not be an overstatement to add any of those who have excused a momentum of peace, be it MTV VMAs or Saturday Night Live. However, following the after-party scene of the latter, fans could not contain but gather in support of Roan, giving haters a taste of their own medicine.
Despite being a newbie, Chappell Roan’s reputation is anything but favorable to her rising stardom. While fans may remember her infamous fallout with the paparazzi at the MTV VMAs this year, sparking massive backlash within the public, a recent clip shows Roan exiting from an after-party following her Saturday Night Live debut, walking on a boo carpet instead of a red one towards her van. Previously, keyboard warriors took hold of online discourses, but now the hate feels all the more real, with the harassment gone offline from online.
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In the clip, Chappell Roan was not cut slack as she navigated the towering lenses towards her car. Although a voice showing love to the artist was heard at first, the unanimous boos made by the others overpowered that voice of support. The fan tried to protest, questioning the point of waiting outside like fans in queues if they could not even treat her nicely. But soon she was on the receiving end of the same F-bombs Roan felt victimized with, sparking concerns online.
Consequently, the sensitive supporters online slammed the fans’ behavior as totally unacceptable—a stark contrast with the reactions during Roan’s first media clash.
Netizens show up for Chappell Roan following fans’ negative reaction after Saturday Night Live after-party
Any fandom holds the power to make and break an artist. Sometimes, this works like a reality check for stars who take the same for granted. However, the narrative can shift for an artist who faces unwarranted hate day in and day out at every event. Since respect is a two-way street, this time, Chappell Roan’s loyal supporters are ready for her to confront her “weird” haters head-on like she always has.
Some fans could not wrap their head around the fact the haters got away with abusing one of the leading artists of contemporary times. But many thought it was intentional to illicit a reaction out of Roan.
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Others took a shot at detractors, comparing them to the league of fans who wait outside every celebrity’s door to get autographs only to resell them on eBay. A few also did not hold back on slamming the disrespectful paparazzi. But ultimately, their best move was serving up the bitter pills for the haters they brought themselves, making sure they were delivered safely at the door they belonged.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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