Lola Young caused concern among her fans this week after she collapsed at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York and was taken off stage by medical personnel.
As a lifestyle expert, I’m always tuned into how people are *really* doing, and it was clear that Lola, just 24, was having a tough time. The situation unfolded right after she confided she’d been experiencing a ‘tricky couple of days’ and honestly wasn’t sure she’d even be up to attending the festival. It was a vulnerable moment, and you could really feel for her. More on this story, of course, is unfolding as we speak.
This isn’t the first time Lola has felt sick while performing. During her first appearance at this year’s Coachella festival, she struggled with the heat and became unwell on stage, which forced her to quickly leave and vomit.
The BRIT-nominated singer also underwent surgery in 2020 to remove a cyst from her vocal cord. She described the experience as ‘horrible’ and explained that it permanently changed her voice, making it ‘much deeper and a bit breathier’.
This recent challenge is just one in a series of difficulties for the up-and-coming celebrity, who has frankly discussed her health problems throughout her career.
The Hitmaker, who has canceled shows or stopped singing during performances in the past, recently shared that she was diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder when she was 17 years old. She also lives with ADHD and other mental health challenges.
Just before she collapsed this week, she shared on stage: ‘I’ve been having a difficult time lately. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and make you want to give up, but I decided to wake up and come here anyway.’
The singer, who became famous in 2024 with her song Messy, was performing Conceited at Forest Hills Stadium when she experienced a frightening incident.
Shortly after the incident, Lola went on Instagram and posted: ‘Hi, to everyone who saw my performance at all things go today, I’m doing alright now. Thank you so much for all your support xxx’
A puzzling health issue arose for her after she called off a concert on Friday, explaining it was ‘due to a sensitive matter’.
Lola’s manager, Nick Shymansky, shared on social media: ‘Sometimes, my team and I need to take steps to ensure her safety.’
She’s a truly remarkable individual who consistently dedicates herself to her fans, work, and every performance. I sincerely apologize for any trouble or disruption this has caused.
This isn’t the first time Lola has felt sick while performing. During her first appearance at Coachella this year, she struggled with the heat and became unwell on stage, forcing her to quickly leave and vomit.
Yet despite the wave of nausea and sickness she still pushed through and completed her performance.
Sharing a series of clips from the set with her 1.4 million Instagram followers, she playfully captioned the video: ‘Not me doing my first Coachella & gagging & throwing up all the way through the set.‘
As the camera focuses closer, she unexpectedly becomes upset and starts to choke, then quickly walks away from the center of the stage.
In a different video, while she was dancing and playfully covering her mouth, she shared with her followers: ‘It was getting really difficult here, everyone‘.
She’s then seen running off stage to ask a crew member for a bucket.
Despite being unwell, Lola refused to give up. A video shows her confidently returning to the stage and twerking, with a caption reading: ‘And I’m back n twerking my way through the sickness.‘
In the final clip, she jokes to the crowd: ‘That wouldn’t have been cute if I threw up.’
She playfully wrote in the caption: ‘If you’re coming today, expect things to be even more chaotic. I’m really trying my best to keep it together!’
I was so excited to share the montage, but honestly, I was a total wreck while filming! I admitted I was really nervous, and to make things worse, it was a scorching 40 bloody degrees out there. It definitely got to me!
Lola revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed at the age of 17 with schizoaffective disorder.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve learned that life can change in an instant, and honestly, it’s been incredibly difficult to put into words how much a recent diagnosis has impacted my entire life. It’s really shifted my outlook on the world around me, and I’m still processing everything. I wanted to share that, even though finding the right words feels impossible right now. Sharing is a key part of healing, and I hope this resonates with anyone else going through something similar.
‘I have struggled immensely learning to accept this part of myself, and I am still learning.
I often need to remind myself that I’m just a normal person, a human being, and like everyone else, I’m capable of amazing things. My mental health condition doesn’t define who I am – in fact, it’s a source of strength, almost like a superpower.
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that combines symptoms of schizophrenia – like hallucinations and delusions – with mood problems such as depression, mania, and hypomania (a less severe form of mania), according to the NHS.
She first noticed the issue at 17, initially believing she had clinical depression and bipolar disorder. It was later discovered to be something else.
She shared that she had an uncle with schizophrenia on both her mother’s and father’s sides of the family, and that both had sadly passed away.
Lola thought the issue might have started because she used cannabis to cope with difficult experiences from her childhood, but she preferred not to share the specifics of what happened.
She explained that she typically notices when a manic episode is about to begin, as she starts having unusual thoughts. She’s generally able to manage it with medication, preventing it from becoming severe. However, there have been times when it’s happened unexpectedly, and she’s had to be sectioned-meaning she was admitted to a hospital for mental health care-against her will.
Lola explained that because her illness is so unpredictable, it’s hard for her to tour consistently. She sometimes experiences periods of intense energy, called manic episodes, that can last for a month, during which she goes without sleep for several days in a row.
Lola explained that being sick often makes her feel guilty and ashamed, and she frequently feels left out after experiencing health issues around others. She feels particularly isolated following incidents where she’s been unwell in public, and this contributes to feelings of shame. It’s a difficult situation, as she often feels ostracized because of it.
She’s also been using social media to talk about her medication, Concerta, for ADHD. She says it helps her notice clutter and then take action to tidy up.
Lola pointed out that there’s been an excessive focus on making ADHD seem appealing, and that many among Gen Z are simply pretending to have it to fit in.
However, she pointed out that the increasing attention given to ADHD recently has also been beneficial, helping to reduce the shame associated with it and ensuring people understand its effects on the brain.
The singer, originally from Croydon, shared: ‘I began taking Concerta six months ago, and it’s honestly made a huge difference in my life. It’s improved how I think and process information, and I’m now better at dealing with clutter – I can tidy up much more easily. I genuinely feel a lot happier now.’
I’ve had a really positive experience with Concerta and would definitely recommend it to others. It’s crucially important to reduce the shame around using medication for mental health. After all, if someone had a physical health problem, like a heart condition, it would be perfectly normal for them to take medication, right?
‘So we should make sure physical health and mental health are viewed on par.’
Lola also emphasised the importance of getting a diagnosis of ADHD can ‘change your life’.
She explained that receiving a diagnosis can provide clarity, and also suggested trying the medication she personally uses, Concerta.
Concerta is a medication used to improve focus and reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity in people diagnosed with ADHD.
Individuals who use this medication may experience feelings of well-being, increased energy, and improved focus and concentration.
It is estimated 230,000 people in the UK are taking the medication for ADHD.
Even though Lola has had some health challenges in the past, she quickly rose to fame in the UK music scene with her hit song, Messy. She captivated audiences in both the US and the UK with appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the BBC’s The Graham Norton Show.
The singer, originally from South London, also achieved a milestone by becoming the youngest British female artist to reach number one with a solo single since Dua Lipa did so in 2017.
She called Messy a song that perfectly captures the experience of having ADHD, and also likened it to a tribute to narcissistic men. The lyrics include lines like ‘I’m too perfect ’til I open my big mouth’ and ‘I want to be me, is that not allowed?’
The song quickly became popular on TikTok, captivating millions with its relatable lyrics. Even celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Sofia Richie Grainge shared videos of themselves enjoying and moving to the song’s infectious beat.
Even though she was successful, some people online criticized the singer, calling her a ‘nepo baby’ – someone who benefits from family connections. They found out her aunt is Julia Donaldson, the famous author who wrote the popular children’s book The Gruffalo and many other bestsellers.
However, the BRIT school graduate – known for her face piercings, full eyelashes, and curly, textured mullet – explained that the song’s popularity comes from how many people connect with the feeling of ‘not being good enough’.
As a lifestyle expert, I often talk about discovering your passions, and for this artist, it happened very early on! She’s always been a natural, telling everyone she’s been ‘singing since I could talk’. It’s amazing how some talents just seem to be built-in, isn’t it? It’s clear music was always in her DNA and she just needed the opportunity to share it with the world. Her story is truly inspiring!
She started writing songs when she was only 11 years old, and later won a national open mic competition at the age of 13.
However, she had stated before that her success was entirely due to dedication and effort, and that having a natural talent – being “born with the voice” – was absolutely not a factor.
She later refined her skills at the renowned Brit School in Croydon, a school famous for launching the careers of artists such as Adele and Amy Winehouse.
If you need support with your mental health, you can contact Mind at 0300 123 3393 between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Alternatively, you can email them at info@mind.org.uk.
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