Lola Young collapsed mid-performance during her set at All Things Go’s New York festival on Saturday night. According to Billboard, the singer was five songs into her set when she suddenly fell, prompting her bandmates, team, and security to rush to her aid and escort her offstage. The remainder of her set was canceled.
Later, Young reassured fans with an Instagram update, writing: “Doing okay now. Thank you for all of your support.”
The incident came just one day after Young pulled out of a scheduled appearance at Audacy’s We Can Survive concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, citing a “sensitive matter.” In a post on Instagram, her manager Nick Shymansky explained: “Lola is very open about her mental health and there are very occasionally days where myself and my team have to take protective measures to keep her safe. She is an incredible person and always takes her fans, career, and performances seriously. I can only send huge apologies for the inconvenience caused.”
Before her collapse on Saturday, Young addressed the crowd directly about her decision to perform despite recent struggles. “Today I woke up and I made the decision to come here,” she told the audience. “I wanted to perform, and I didn’t want to wallow in my sadness. Sometimes life can throw you lemons and you just gotta motherfucking make lemonade… I really appreciate everyone who’s here tonight.”
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