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Mabel Releases Self-Titled EP as She Pushes Back on ‘Nepo Baby’ Label and Celebrates Engagement

Her self-titled EP arrives today, underscoring her insistence that her pop success stems from daily hard work rather than family ties.

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Overview

  • Mabel’s self-titled EP dropped on July 25, marking her first major project since 2022’s About Last Night….
  • The 29-year-old pop star rejected claims of nepotism, stressing that she works “hard every day” despite being the daughter of Neneh Cherry and Cameron McVey.
  • She reaffirmed her engagement to record executive Preye Crooks and revealed that her parents have been “crying with excitement” over the forthcoming marriage.
  • Mabel described facing “nepo baby” critiques and the pressure to prove her own merit from an early age in the music industry.
  • Earlier this year, she disclosed seeking therapy and brief medication to cope with industry stress and admitted she nearly left music in her early 20s.