The ‘Good Luck, Babe’ singer revealed during her Governors Ball set that the White House had extended an offer for her to perform at a Pride event.
is known for skewering her exes by way of pop ballads littered with daggers. But during her Sunday set at, the singer directed the sonic fury often reserved for those who break her heart at a new target. Dressed as Lady Liberty with an exposed backside, a mint-painted Roan addressed the crowd at the annual festival to take the White House to task.
“I am in drag of the biggest queen of all. But in case you had forgotten what’s etched on my pretty little toes, ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,’” Roan, quoting the poem etched on the Statue of Liberty. “That means freedom in trans rights, that means freedom in women’s rights, and it especially means freedom for all people in oppressed … for all oppressed people in occupied territories.
chappell roan not only talking about but getting emotional while speaking about all the oppressed people on occupied lands oh let me stan immediatelyThough she immediately launched into the horny anthem “Hot to Go!” after her emotional speech, the message seemed to resonate with festivalgoers, who cheered and screamed in response. Besides, Roan’s right: The Biden administration hasbefore getting to slap its name on a celebration of queer joy.
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