Chappell Roan is doubling down on the comments she made about “freedom for all” while performing at Governor’s Ball.
The 26-year-old “Hot To Go” singer told the crowd that she turned down an opportunity to perform at the White House’s Pride event.
“In response to the White House, who asked me to perform for Pride,” she said. “We want liberty, justice and freedom for all. When you do that, that’s when I’ll come.”
Chappell faced some backlash on social media as she wasn’t specific in her comments. While many believed her comments were in reference to Gaza, some thought she was attacked the Biden administration’s stance on LGBTQ rights.
In a post on her Instagram account on Tuesday (June 11), Chappell stood by what she said.
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She wrote, “i’ve never felt this high in my life performing in the big apple as lady liberty herself .. thank you times a million @govballnyc for everything and the unbelievable support from my team and the community surrounding me. i said what i meant, and meant what i said on stage. 🗽 with justice and liberty for ALL.”
Learn all about the origin of Chappell‘s stage name.
