Roan posted on her Instagram Stories a response to a Hollywood Reporter guest essay that went viral for criticizing her Grammy night takedown of the industry. Roan had slammed major labels for their treatment of young, new recording artists and called for paying them a living wage and providing healthcare.

After winning best new artist at the Grammys this year, Chappell Roan slammed criticism over her 2025 Grammys speech, which she used toadvocate for the music industry to provide healthcare to its artists.

In addition to being Best New Artist, Chappell Roan has already made a name for herself by being as outspoken as she is talented. So it should come as no surprise that she has a response to that viral op-ed think piece that criticized her Grammys acceptance speech.