Six months after collapsing mid-performance at a New York festival, Grammy-winning singer Lola Young has broken her silence with a candid health update, revealing she is in drug recovery and doing “a hell of a lot better.” The 25-year-old “Messy” hitmaker stepped away from the spotlight following the September incident, canceling all tour dates to focus on her well-being.
The moment that changed everything unfolded at the All Things Go Music Festival in Queens. While performing her song “Conceited,” Young mouthed that she was about to faint before stumbling backward and collapsing onstage. Crew members rushed to carry her off as the crowd watched in shock.
What followed was a swift exit from public life. Young announced an indefinite hiatus, telling fans she needed time to “work on myself and come back stronger.” The decision wasn’t just about rest, it was survival. “What else was I going to do? Die? That was the reality of where my addiction was heading,” she later reflected.
Now, in a new interview, Young has opened up about what happened behind closed doors. She checked into a holistic facility specializing in addiction and mental health treatment. While she guards some details for privacy, her message is clear: recovery is an ongoing process, and she’s committed to it.
“When you’re in recovery… that doesn’t necessarily need to mean drugs, but me specifically, yes,” Young clarified, confirming she is in drugs recovery. She now regularly attends AA meetings and describes herself as “not the finished article, but doing a hell of a lot better.”
Young’s journey back to the stage began at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she performed with fellow Best New Artist nominees and took home her first Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance. The moment marked a triumphant return for an artist who has been candid about her mental health struggles, including a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis at 17.
Looking ahead, Young is approaching her career with intention. “Doing it slower, more intentionally, but doing it in a way I feel is good for me,” she said of her plans. Despite the collapse being a traumatic experience, she now views it with unexpected gratitude.
“I am very grateful that it happened because it was a breaking point which allowed me to be better for my fans, better for the future, and better for myself.”
