US EditionLola Young Breaks Silence on Addiction Issues That Led to Onstage Collapse: ‘I Chose to Hurt Myself & Self-Sabotage’
Lola Young credits a public collapse and rehab stays for her recovery from cocaine dependency and schizoaffective disorder, leading to a Grammy win and renewed career.
- Rolling Stone's March 11 cover revisited Lola Young's viral collapse mid-song at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York City.
- Facing a breakout hit and heavy promotion, Young struggled to manage her cocaine dependency and schizoaffective disorder, leading to treatment stays in November 2024 and summer 2025 after relapse.
- In the immediate aftermath she canceled all future tour dates three days after her fall at All Things Go and entered two months 'lockdown' treatment without her phone, she said in a Sept. 30 Instagram post.
- Returning at the Grammys in February, Young performed 'Messy' live, won Best Pop Solo Performance, and said the incident was a breaking point that pushed her to improve for fans and her future.
- Amid recovery, Young now attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings with a sponsor, emphasizes days off and friends, and the article lists the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
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New to the pop scene, Lola Young had to hang up the gloves for a while. In the columns of Rolling Stones, the British artist evokes for the first time his impressive malaise, which occurred last year as a result of a catch of substance to which the young woman became addict.
Lola Young 'Grateful' She Hit a 'Breaking Point' by Collapsing on Stage — but Doesn't Go Back to Watch the Videos
"That's the reality of where my addiction was heading," Young told Rolling Stone of her collapse mid-performance at a festival in September Lola Young for Rolling StoneCredit: David LaChapelleNEED TO KNOWLola Young opened up about collapsing on stage during a performance in SeptemberLooking back, the British singer said she's "grateful" it happened because it encouraged her to seek helpYoung has previously been open about a cocaine addictionMont…
Lola Young feared she may have died if she didn't quit music after addiction-fuelled stage collapse
Opening up about the potentially fatal consequences of her drug addiction, singer Lola Young has said she feared she might have died if she did not step away from music after collapsing on stage during a performance last year.
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