Overview

• Roan told SZA she didn’t care about criticism until people began hating her personally rather than her music.
• She admitted harsh comments about her persona “make me cry” and have led her to question if speaking her mind is sustainable.
• Both artists discussed the “pressure cooker” of fame, sharing how misperceptions and personal attacks can feel devastating.
• Roan’s outspoken stance on fan behavior, LGBTQ+ rights and record-label practices has drawn both support from peers and public backlash.
• While working on her sophomore album, she has returned to the festival circuit with recent performances at Outside Lands and an upcoming Øyafestivalen set.