Chappell Roan - "Good Luck, Babe!" | 2024 VMAs

Chappell Roan performs "Good Luck, Babe!" at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
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[@peeperooni-and-cheeza]

When the situationship got you burning down a mf castle

[@vivianaxd1730]

LMAOOOOOO 😭😭😭😭 THIS IS TOO GOOD

[@graysonbyass-rascoe4326]

Only one reply is wild, this is hilarious lmaoooo

[@vivianaxd1730]

@@graysonbyass-rascoe4326 fr though i saw no comments and i jast just like this is WAY too good to not say something

[@anniebisaillon382]

I know right!?! Wow

[@mikz7270]

​@@vivianaxd1730why r u so chronically online

[@emmacantu4064]

ROAN OF ARKKKK

[@Waterboyr]

Straight people were never heard from again after this one

[@Simlyyy]

underrated comment !!!!!

[@silklavender]

Comment goes crazy

[@faenene]

That’s so clever haha!

[@CLARATEAO]

Bahaha

[@katc.johnson]

the way she shoots a flaming arrow into the castle & then immediately after sings “it’s fine, it’s cool…” 😂

[@thekazuhafanf2p-uf8sy]

SHES JUST THAT MUCH OF AN ICON

[@nikaisgone]

She referenced that one meme omg

[@TXStarchaser]

She didn't fire an arrow. That would probably have been too dangerous. If you look closer its a flash paper charge and the fire is blown out, the bolt never leaves the crossbow. An interesting effect but she definitely didn't send a projectile.

[@khazaliverse]

@@TXStarchaser ok

[@paprikahoernchen]

@@TXStarchaser You must be fun at parties.

[@TheFaeWyld]

AUDIO JUMPSCARE at 4:05. MTV's end bumper WILL give you hearing damage unless you turn down your volume quickly. You'd think MTV would know how to normalize their audio but I guess not?

[@pineapplepen9791]

Ur a savior

[@rokhaladi]

I'd appreciate it if you'd listen to some of the records I've done. Ur honest thoughts on em would mean a lot. Thanks fam and have a great week 🙏.

[@dreidelllaine9659]

Thanks for the warning 🙏

[@di_sorder]

The audio mixing in general is pretty bad too, all across the other performances posted on here.

[@104ist]

usually i read comments while watching videos but for the ‘immersion’ i put this video on full screen and full volume on my headphones, the ending audio pissed me off so much! mtv please fix.

[@bonzupippinpaddleoxacoppil484]

Male gaze ❌ Chain mail gaze ✅

[@boobdongle7849]

Chain mail GAYS

[@listlesscrown]

*Chain Main Gays

[@listlesscrown]

*Chain mail gays

[@may-ud8kk]

i love you😭

[@riannon75]

From now on I'm only dressing for the chain mail gays 😭😭

[@snackpirate_]

THE RISE AND FALL OF A MEDIEVAL PRINCESS

[@vannesasalas]

Sería super❤

[@kschvrch]

⚔️🛡️💒

[@PhiTheSimp]

YES

[@HelpMeHelpMePlease]

You did it. Comment of the night

[@marksusey6756]

Your favorite queen's favorite Queen! LONG LIVE THIS QUEEN! [ EDIT ] By the way, WTF MTV? You're not technically savvy enough to combine this performance with your outtro AT A SIMILAR VOLUME LEVEL!?! Take a damn class...

[@marichat_furever]

YOUR FAVORITE KNIGHT’S FAVORITE KNIGHT

[@shavonne4831]

Lolll

[@Rep.stan.13]

YES.

[@xHomu]

The knight your knight told you not to worry about.

[@NIGHTGUYRYAN]

i cant wait till we never have to hear any variation of that sentence ever again

[@gioRR910]

YESSSS

[@truthyoucanterase6984]

So cool they had the vmas at a Chappell roan concert

[@smf8989]

why is no one talking about her insane breath control like girl must have been BAKING ALIVE in that chainmail

[@nixonstan628]

its not actual chainmail, its silver painted leather! the designer is zana bayne who does custom leather pieces. it looks so good though and obviously shes still probably cooking in it with the lights and sheer amount of pyro she used.

[@Lindsay-ib2mc]

Backing vocal track.

[@smf8989]

@@Lindsay-ib2mc yeah every one uses a track for an awards performance like this brother 😂 watch sabrina! i commented cause you can tell she's nearly out of breath at the bridge and i thought it was cool how she pushed through

[@wpaunan]

And the pyrotechnics behind her. I’m sure everyone of them were sweating balls.

[@FaelineVox]

She's used to performing in hot costumes.

[@FuzzyFantastico]

She went the president of MTV and said “I want to make history” and that’s what this is.

[@everzapata9363]

Herstory honey

[@chrislemieux2747]

you're crazy

[@tacobella-lc5zt]

niche reference i appreciate it

[@lilypond5158]

Love the Debby Ryan reference

[@sebastiangeorge6394]

I just wish all the knights were womennnn! As a message to combat CompHet? Please, I keep imagining these knights as women

[@ctuero]

Someone finally said "here is a budget chappell" and she RAN WITH IT! ive never seen her with so much costume and sets and DANCERS???? she always had the vision clearly, and now people are giving her the means.

[@just4pierce7]

it's insane how good she can be even with a low budget. and i loveeee the theme SO MUCH. i love medieval and fantastical things, and the knights fighting eachother and the burning castle and the crossbow EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING

[@xandercrew6088]

Yeah she’s the industries latest puppet, a new soul has sold themselves to the 👹👺

[@Magnetar_Haunt]

@@just4pierce7 Right? I think my favorite song and music video of hers is the first I saw, My Kink is Karma. It's so "home made" feeling, but so good.

[@jella.._]

@@just4pierce7i don’t think it was just medievally themed, this is clearly based on joan of arc, by many considered one of the first butch lesbians in history lol. she was so fierce and determined (being a middle age woman who led armies to grand victory) that she ended up being burned at the stake (hence the fire), accused of being a witch

[@xoxo_dumbgirl2198]

​​@jella.._ I don't think it was based on joan of arc I think it was based on julie d'aubigny

[@fallonperry5184]

i'm 6 months pregnant and idk if it's my hormones or just her angelic voice but this song makes me cry every time i hear it. she's so talented and i respect her so much as an artist and as a person, it must be so much pressure to suddenly have so many eyes on you all the time and STILL protecting her boundaries strongly. she's a huge inspiration to me ❤

[@reallifezuzu]

do not worry because same

[@johnsummers9660]

Every single time.

[@deprivalli]

this gets a 50-minute standing ovation from my bedroom

[@network8217]

LMAO

[@bexiexz]

let me join in

[@idk-tq3bb]

real

[@noelle3780]

God that last frame of the hands reaching for her is serving Renaissance

[@moppichu]

May a Pink Pony Club member be inspired to do an art piece like that part indeed~

[@noelle3780]

@@moppichu on it already lolol

[@juanafigueroa3881]

@@noelle3780 i love you for that

[@SamiLoveMonster90]

Love her not reaching for the hands and keeping a barrier ❤

[@sebastiangeorge6394]

I want thoughts on this…would it have been better if all the knights were women? To combat CompHet? Thoughtsssss??

[@mr.duck1248]

I love the way that she’s wearing a suit of armour that highlights femininity without it being a metal bra and panties. Like it’s still pretty much a full suit of armour, or at least chainmail. Game devs take notes

[@anotherhuman3221]

Imo that's a really nice piece of armour going on here. If I was to be nitpicky on how practical it would be I'd say that the breastplate shouldn't be separated like a typical bra, but be more one piece like a sports bra. But for all purposes intended she looks amazing and armour is realistic enough, absolute icon

[@ucalove10]

Bikini chainmail done right 👏, specially, RESPECTFULLY, her butt when she shoots the crossbow. Good stuff

[@mischr13]

@@ucalove10 lol 😅 I may or may not know what you're talking about, respectfully!

[@turducken77]

That’s exactly what I thought too! It looks great on her, shows off her curves, and is sexy, yet it’s not super revealing and she looks like she might actually be slight more protected in a sword fight 😂

[@dadaromance]

i watched dejatwo cover it

[@crimsonjinouga8510]

The song sound 80s, the production and choreography feels 90s, she nail it 100% this is what I call entertainment

[@Edison-zc2qm]

yeah 80s. i hear the proclaimers im gonna be / 500 miles in this and im not mad

[@Beautiful-ModelBarbara-Hut-s1j]

This is a PRODUCTION. I feel like we haven’t seen this kind of performance for so long. The makings of an icon, truly

[@nilesc9184]

😢 we miss gaga

[@shinybeast8946]

Please, every performance at this stupid award show is a production, and music has very little to do with it.

[@rickyrico900]

@@shinybeast8946who hurt you?

[@partigiana]

@@shinybeast8946always a bitter contrarian somewhere in the comments

[@user-oi4le1vf4h]

Meeeh. Nothing new….

[@EthelJung-j5w]

There's a bardcore version of this song where everyone in the comments calls her Lady Chappell of Roan. And now it's for real!

[@maudlinfaust]

Hahaha, that’s hilarious but also weirdly wholesome

[@milklover126]

Roan of Arc fr

[@rokhaladi]

I'd appreciate it if you'd listen to some of the records I've done. Ur honest thoughts on em would mean a lot. Thanks fam and have a great week 🙏.

[@RuinaLux]

Need a Hildegard von Blingin cover immediately.

[@diogosussumu3042]

Performing wearing sword and armor after all the attacks she's been receiving is so symbolic. Love u chappel, hope this is only the beginning of your stardom!

[@martinamakesvideos]

I also thought of the triangle of swords --- triangles were used to show gay people during hitlers time (if I'm not mistaken from recalling that fact

[@moppichu]

Oh shi... you clocked that part indeed! Very insightful!

[@cmoningka]

a true artist

[@shrekism]

@@martinamakesvideosin holocaust yeah but i dont know why she would do that??

[@fall.are3]

maybe a symbol from resistance, her own from all the hate she gets but also the queer comunity's resistance @@shrekism

[@aXonshift74]

If I was the choreographer I would have lost my mind if they missed the shot at 2:15, such detail, such perfection.

[@riningear]

1:31 too! What an incredible shot!

[@swirlingsun]

can we talk about how this is the first time i've ever seen her with backup dancers like. she has not had even close to this budget ever before im so proud of her

[@modanislove]

She literally had backup dancers in many performances lile her boxing style one

[@mindyng6018]

@@modanislove It seems that the boxing-style performance involved some fitness enthusiasts who performed a few exercises and even tried the HOT TO GO signature move. To be precise, they weren't strictly professional dancers.

[@mjeldridge7802]

It’s funny, I was just telling my kids “I can’t wait to see what Chappell will do when she has Taylor’s money” welllll…here we go :)

[@PlasticBuddha88]

CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW SHE CASUALLY THREW A LONGSWORD TO ONE OF THEM LIKE IT WAS A FREAKING BATON?????

[@2b00bsjohnson]

@@PlasticBuddha88i mean, it was definitely not a real longsword lmao. Realistically baton is probably more accurate. U heard of props?

[@TheJoscelyne]

I am a 48 year old lesbian and now I finally understand how the teenage girls felt when the Beatles hit the stage.

[@venstagram]

Girl same!!!!

[@vevecca2]

Sameeeeee ❤❤

[@morganmagner7540]

This has sent me in a spiral, watched this then went to her KZbin downloaded her CD. Now I'm obsessed.

[@squisheebean]

okay so THIS is what i’ve been feeling

[@kelleytartaro7712]

I am straight and I'm obsessed with her (music). I've had my eye on her since Bonnaroo (streamed)

[@Urlocalswiftie1989]

As a vocalist, I have so much freaking respect for Chappel, I can’t IMAGINE how hard it must be to get in breaths while running around in ARMOR. And then belting that “I told you so” so freaking flawlessly

[@grahamparr3933]

She’s probably lip syncing🤔

[@Urlocalswiftie1989]

@@grahamparr3933 I don’t think she is personally and here’s why. First, she took the song down an octave, which usually makes it easier to sing with less breath. Second, we can hear her taking breaths in the middle of phrases so she has enough air to continue, which isn’t the BEST breathing technique, but considering she was in armor I’ll let it slide. And yes she has backing vocals, but those are more there to add in those layers of vocals that are in the original song and to support her, if you take a look at most artists preforming live, you’ll hear some backing vocals. But hey that’s just me, maybe you noticed something I didn’t 🤷‍♀️

[@SeekerXMusic]

shes not lip syncing but that isnt real plate armor. likely foam of some sort.

[@JB28057]

I’m sure it’s not real armor. But she is really good at actually singing and performing

[@techpriestmac]

I need to preface this by stating that I am a medievalist and propmaker, just to provide context: The Chainmail and armor is custom leather work by Zana Bayne who does AMAZING custom work. So while it is stagecraft armor it is still going to take some effort, especially with that pyro in the back of the stage. It's no secret that she trains her cardio with her singing. her art pretty much demands it. While the medievalist in me is KIND of wincing, I know what HEMA gear costs, and outfitting a dance troupe with that would feed a small town with the expense; And lets be real, the cardio to dance in 14th century anglo plate would be insane. I just love the stagecraft, the aesthetic, the effort. everything. This was excellent.

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

FINALLY an artist who puts all her heart and soul into everything she does

[@bansskis2675]

The fact that she moved around so much and was on time with the choreo and then was still able to hit a note like that at the end just shows how good of a vocalist she already is! This song is already hard to sing standing still😭

[@pxchizzle]

A long while back she posted reels of her singing while running on a treadmill to practice, it was impressive

[@kl-1447]

Yeah she's talked about doing a ton of vocal training for her most recent tour because she's dancing so much during the set. She definitely put a ton of practice into this performance too! There's so many people and props moving and the costuming! (Also props to the dancers! They're fantastic)

[@jacobl7966]

Well that comes with the job as a performer… lol 😂 and she’s just pacing back and forth, she has a lot of growing to do.

[@huso4821]

But did she hit any notes before that one?🤫

[@user-mp8xf9go9u]

and in armour like wow

[@puff4327]

The camera never left this performer to show audience reactions and just watched her the whole time. Best performance ive seen on an VMAs in Years

[@jay-lz6dz]

Is this supposed to be good thing?

[@lauravsthepage]

Yeah Taylor Swift was out of her seat so they were able to keep the camera where it belonged 🤣

[@valimpacted]

@@lauravsthepagethat’s probably why she left in the first place

[@whateverimlucas]

Why best performance shes just standing there out of breath

[@lauravsthepage]

@@valimpacted 100% agree, there was an “audience POV” cam stream that fans could watch and if Taylor was in her seat it was fixated on her the whole time. I think if she was there on her own she would have been fine with that but she was there with Jack and his wife Margaret and Post Malone, and they seem less comfortable with the camera constantly on them lol so they left for a private/vip area.

[@_s4rcxstix_]

that last "I TOLD YOU SOOOO" genuinely sent chills down my spine. can't remember the last time i felt that way listening to another artist

[@SunniDae333]

My girl can SING sing

[@tomsaejiw2940]

The new girlies are not as much vocalists as the older gens. It's actually refreshing to see girls that can belt. edit-typo

[@JR-lw3ms]

@@SunniDae333 seriously?

[@user-yk9qp1fv5f]

@@tomsaejiw2940so many of them can belt but for some reason they choose not too

[@JessicaDiana]

same!

[@al.s.3277]

Now this is where you actually use the word ICONIC. Hello? That quality of this is insane, her very first award show performance and she gives this, ICONIC!

[@EthelJung-j5w]

As a woman in my 40s i only recently learned about Chappell and i love her. One of the most creative and new talented artists ive seen in a really long time

[@kbusby4824]

Same although in my 50s. She is definitely a Midwest princess.

[@ninab9969]

I'm about to turn 40 this year. I had heard about her from younger people on social media, but this is the first song of hers I'm actually listening to. And the staging is so impressive! I think we like it also because the song sounds quite "of our time". Definitely 90s vibes with some 80s elements thrown in for good measure, plus medieval themes and aesthetics had a major resurgence in the early to mid 90s as well, especially if you look at the films that were popular then.

[@kbusby4824]

@@ninab9969 She reminds me a lot of Kate Bush, American version.

[@kelly6504]

Me too luv

[@browncoat697]

Strongly reminds me of the new wave/dark wave stuff my mom loved as a teenager in the 80s. She's 53 this year. Feels like this is the ultimate vindication of her being really into Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Cure when she was a kid.

[@adamrara]

I LOVE HER!!! IF I SAW HER ON THE STREET I WOULD IGNORE HER!!!!!!

[@smileyface702]

😂😂

[@Highlandslowlands]

😂😂😂 a true fan 🪭

[@unfinschild]

same

[@Taromilktea333]

I would cry from across the street making sure to avert my gaze

[@jewelwatts2988]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GhostedClover]

singing, moving around the scenario AND wearing an armor all while hitting high notes??? girl she deserves THE WORLD 😭😭😭

[@Carla4321hi]

It's not a real armor

[@w1atrak1ng]

Also she is really disrespectful towards her real fans so doesn't deserve that much

[@xcelestialdemon8245]

​@@w1atrak1ngNo she's setting boundaries early on with all of the new found fame. She's treating people how they deserve to be treated. Celebs are expected to just smile and wave like robots. I can see all this bad press being the catalyst for a massive shift in how society views celebrities (not like pieces of meat). She can be a bit aggressive about from what I've seen but I think she's trying to make it crystal clear in the beginning so she doesn't have to do it at all later.

[@stantans7]

@@xcelestialdemon8245 he's probably talking about the cancelled shows a couple of days before to go to the VMAs instead, nothing to do with boundaries

[@lizshopes8146]

well, I can totally see why she'd do that. The VMA's are a huge way to really widen her audience and she can reschedule her shows.

[@teagangray5558]

How can anyone not absolutely love her. I can't believe she didn't blow up sooner, INSANE PERFORMANCE CHAPPELL

[@reehan2007]

Now she knows how joan of arc felt

[@real.rusoka]

the smiths reference???

[@Officesirenwife]

IM CRYING

[@lucythestrawberry]

THE SMITHS??????

[@FrenchInTaiwan]

Nice Smiths reference!

[@aeolian8899]

"I love The Smiths"❤

[@mylseif]

I've been refreshing every 5 seconds to see this!!!

[@GYMaluco]

reaaaaal

[@EstadodeLimbo]

I MEAN YES COME ON NOW

[@abigailrangel8956]

fr

[@isabelfuentes9464]

Me too!!!!

[@It_isPat]

Oh you not alone

[@Technilogica2019]

she never does the same performance twice and that work ethic is absolutely INSANE ive probably seen her perform this song like 10 different times and still been in awe

[@stuff1784]

Just like Doja Cat!!

[@adriannagamble2718]

this made me so emotional… she’s one of those celebrities that i just love to see succeed

[@clambloom4539]

I was expecting Chappell to do amazing but she blew the roof RIGHT OFF! This is beyond..

[@MaryRevery]

the bar is in heaven now!!! 🪽🔥🪽

[@jennesseymartel1119]

Gaga would be proud

[@Soulpixievam]

I know right this was master piece.

[@nya55155]

chappell is such a queen latinas stay winning

[@sebastiangeorge6394]

What would have put it over the Top for me…..is if all these knights were women…I need somebody to agree with me. Women can be knights tooooooo

[@peterloikits7319]

Pay attention how the camera NEVER cuts to the audience or people’s reaction. Goes to show how talented and magnetic this performance is, that they don’t need to cut with filler B roll shots.

[@jly3006]

Also everyone stood up for Chappell too!

[@newname3021]

Sabrina was better soooo

[@Ohnoitsruthio]

@@newname3021luckily it’s not a competition - there’s room for all artists to shine. We don’t have to pit women against each other. Cheers!

[@glamorous.427]

​@@newname3021 yikes

[@telegrxm]

@@Ohnoitsruthio you ate

[@melissarichten6323]

I’ve just started listening to her songs. And I’m so obsessed. As a queer gal from such a conservative country, she’s such an inspiration. ❤

[@thepoplyrics7954]

You can hear her catching her breath, but still manage to hit the high note part 😭 she is incredibly talented! Really deserving of that Best New Artist Award 💕

[@PatrykEurovision]

you can clearly hear her breathe lol. Which is completely normal btw

[@amandaatha9167]

@@PatrykEurovisionpretty sure that’s what they were saying…it was a compliment clearly

[@just4pierce7]

@@PatrykEurovision that was the whole point lmao. she was out of breath and still hit the high note. it's impressive

[@chachicho3002]

Y’all really need to learn what a “high note” is. Just belting any note doesn’t make it a high note

[@LIONMUSIC111]

@@chachicho3002 True but I think its legit so say in this case since its a pretty high note belted in the female range :)

[@S3ffyk1ns]

Best gig for backup dancers ever, they get to roleplay and swordfight the whole time.

[@slutfortttt]

Honestly my dream job

[@orishahar]

I was just thinking this! they were probably so happy to get to dance with swords lol

[@mely1022]

THIS WAS A MASTERPIECE. Im so happy she is bringing camp and theatrical back into the mainstream performances because its something i haven’t seen in so long. This was totally beautiful and mesmerizing. No one’s doing it like her

[@oliviabb73849]

Love Chappel but obviously Lady Gaga is far more talented and is Queen of camp, and don’t forget Madonna. But compared to the young artists today who are so weak it’s so nice to see an actual performer.

[@mely1022]

@@oliviabb73849 bruh your comment was so uncalled for. I love Lady Gaga too and im aware she did it first but i was talking about today’s music industry. Lady Gaga or Madonna are iconic but they are not part of today’s new generation of pop stars, it has been a while since we have seen a new pop star that does camp like Chappell

[@mariopecha9436]

@@oliviabb73849girl they didnt order a yappuchino

[@kassandrakid9440]

@@oliviabb73849 I always love to see women pitting other women against each other. What a gals gal you are. Just so you know, there aren’t a set amount of crowns. There are plenty to go around.

[@ryeosborne]

You people are delusional lol

[@lalalisaaaaa]

She is an absolute inspiration. I loved this performance so much, her voice is incredible 😭😭👏👏👏

[@jesswestcoast2667]

There hasn’t been a moment like this since VMA 2009 😭❤️ a Gaga and Roan collab is a must at this point

[@TT-tp9hw]

Two Goddesses!!!

[@KarinKamryn]

There have been plenty of VMA “moments” since 2009 😂

[@jacobwhite208]

@@KarinKamrynlike what, miley and nicki fighting?☠️ all i remember outside of gaga’s performance and maybe the 2018 god is a woman performance.

[@Lfsnsmo1n]

2011 had beyonce pregnant and Gaga performed You and I with Brian May. 2014s also had really good moments

[@jesswestcoast2667]

@@KarinKamryn hoe idgaf

[@tae7x]

it’s the best when an artist is as good as people say they are, but she’s honestly even better. her voice is incredible

[@whatamess8764]

I know right?

[@JR-lw3ms]

Voice?

[@moongrum1]

So many comments from you regarding Chappell. Unfortunate that your qualities are muted compared to her. Your plump body and the jagged teeth should be your highest concern. Get a grip. @@JR-lw3ms

[@Jaerb4]

Look for the video of her singing Dreams. She's phenomenal.

[@sikenism]

@@JR-lw3ms3:10 how about you try doing that! :)

[@risingpulseproductionsllc.6865]

The pristine live vocals alone… a rarity these days. She really knocked it outta the park! Give us the Grammy awards next!

[@als2480]

What's crazy is this is a weaker performance for her. Her Coachella performance of this song?

[@Highlandslowlands]

​@@als2480 Jimmy Fallon, Lollapalooza, outside lands. This was great but those are next level.

[@risingpulseproductionsllc.6865]

@@als2480agreed but VMAs have always been production value over vocals and that’s just not her norm. I can’t believe we got such a big, lavish set piece with choreo from her (basic as it may be) and she did feel a pinch out of her element because of that. But she’s a star, and can perform rings around most any of the performers in that room last night.

[@tatum635]

@@Highlandslowlands i feel like they had her mic too low as well. the music was louder.

[@kyle__dotme]

3:54 this part is just so memorable idk why. like she's kneeling and the fans of the audience are waving at her. its like a goddess has bestowed upon them lol

[@DrawingWolf-b8h]

Every time she does that knee kick on the off beat after the bridge "good luck" , an angel gets its wings

[@bartlebyscrivener2980]

Wait til you see her high kicks.

[@oaklandkrist]

hands down best performance of the night. NOBODY has served the level of artistry this high since Gaga. she's got a long, long great career ahead.

[@MC-yz2pp]

Katy just did it, and better. Lol

[@zerogeneration25]

@@MC-yz2pp what sort of delulu are we in

[@Cashhhhew]

@@MC-yz2ppoh…. Honey lol. No.

[@JustinLin1103]

@@MC-yz2pphahaha it’s funny🤗

[@wpaunan]

Why Joan Of Arc? Why in armor and swords? Why fire? With what she is dealing with her sudden stardom and newfound fame and people messing with crazy toxic prosocial relationships with celebrities, she was serving a story.

[@madisonstoeppelwerth2662]

Can we PLS appreciate the background dancers/Knights!? I was in AWE this whole performance not only bc Chappell KILLED it (of course) but the dancers?? They where amazing

[@celisewillis]

That crisp choreo 🤌

[@bethysbarn]

I didn’t think she could be any more stunning than she already usually is but Christ alive! 😮her in chain mail and armour and adding in swords and a flaming crossbow and just wow 😳😍🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@kindallnight1615]

For someone who blew up she honestly did better than a lot of the performance tonight. Her voice was as powerful as her presence.

[@machdude3366]

That's because she blew up at a time where she was not "green" but had already been used to putting on her show. This isn't that different (higher production, but planned) just higher stakes. She's unique in that she wasn't built in a studio, but forged from performing. That's why she is so strong here.

[@fruitcupproductions]

"For someone who blew up" why do you think that is. She is a veteran

[@dynagaming2693]

People also seem to forget that the recorded sound mix is almost always worse than the actual live performance. The mix is set for that particular venue, and while it may sound phenomenal live, for us at home it sounds muddled and doesn’t do it justice.

[@kindallnight1615]

@@fruitcupproductions She blew up and rose to stardom. She isn’t new to the industry but she’s new to the level of fame she has now. When did she perform at an award show? Never, so for her first time she rocked it out of the park

[@charithnag3649]

Nothing surprising about this. She consistently hits it out the park as a performer. But yes, your point stands. This was her first performance at an awards show.

[@cemeterror]

as an awkward teenage closeted lesbian, seeing a lesbian perform a song about lesbianism on the vmas last night made me cry so hard. basing it off of julie d’aubigny (look her up!) was the cherry on top. her speech after winning was whipped cream and sugar and all things delightful. thank you chappell roan…. edit: was informed it was more of a joan of arc inspired story like people initially said my bad chat

[@juliahamilton8811]

I think it’s a Joan of Arc allegory since it’s renaissance armor/swords and architecture, not fencing rapiers and 17/18th century opera regalia. Hence all the male soldiers and Chappell as the one woman. She has also said the costume was based on Joan of Arc. The stories and legacy mythos of Julie d'Aubigny are so worth learning about (coming from another Julie) though!! As a former awkward teenage closeted lesbian and now confidently open adult lesbian, I am so glad younger generations have Chappell as a mainstream cultural figure. It would mean the world to me then and means the world to me now. ❤

[@mattrogers6917]

That’s hectic, but thanks for sharing.

[@andrezatrinduarte]

i was thinking about this and as a closeted lesbian (but not so long) im a little angry cuz i think people dont really know what this song is about and what it represents.

[@cyanidecherrypie]

It was not based off of Julie, half of the things about her are untrue, (watch Kaz Rowe’s video on her), she never wore armor. I’m already kind of tired of people assuming it’s about Julie when even Chappell’s makeup artist said this was a Jeanne d’Arc inspired look.

[@minanathans6005]

​@@cyanidecherrypie with that said, I am also desperate to see what a Julie d'Aubigny inspired Chappell performance would look like as well. A fencer, an opera singer and a famous lover of ladies all at the same time? _She'd have so much to work with._

[@erikdaniels0n]

Give this woman a budget and a stadium/arena tour RIGHT THIS SECOND

[@coachburke9145]

I agree but she don’t want it :( that’s ok tho

[@nate742]

She killed it at Lollapalooza!

[@FairyLightASMR]

“You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling” is one of my favorite lines in a song! I didn’t know those were the words my brain was struggling so hard to find. Thank you @ChappellRoan I needed that.

[@GraceLove33]

i feel the same way, i hate how much i love it

[@OP-kp1yh]

It’s like scratching and itch you didn’t know you had ❤

[@ChristianSormillon]

Can u explain what it means? Like I get it but I dont get it get it

[@FairyLightASMR]

@@ChristianSormillon I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can explain it to you. I’m sure it means something different to other people than what it means to me. That’s music for you, it hits everybody different because of our unique experiences in our lives. It’s personal.

[@blueutpala]

@@ChristianSormillon to me it speaks to the experience of a feeling that is too painful to express, so much so that you would rather have the world end than express it. This is the experience of many closeted people. Hence the soldiers in the background destroying each other when maybe they could have been lovers instead. That’s my take!

[@elizabethh4718]

I appreciate that she did ONE song well. She didn’t jump through the hype parts of 3 different songs but instead put on a quality performance of one song. Captured my attention better than the other performances with mash-ups. Bringing quality back to the music industry, Mizz. Roan!

[@TheColeTruth]

Yes. The mash ups have to stop.

[@blockgirlygamer7714]

Ikr 😭😭 the mashups are so annoying

[@MsBossLadyLola]

Sabrina shade dang

[@ldragon8480]

i think mash ups work for older artists who are recieving like achievement awards the same night. just because a quick reminder of why they're getting the reward is good

[@SabrlIna]

@@MsBossLadyLolaalmost every artist performed a mash up, I believe Katy perry’s was a mix of 8 songs (her recent flop not included of course!)

[@kaiakoloa9381]

Whoever choreographed this performance is SO GOOD, the dancers were INCREDIBLE especially w the swords!!!!!! Like what?! So so so good and chappel killed it, this theme was everything 😭😭

[@Jhanneditor]

Especially when you know that swords are more heavy than it looks

[@taddallman-morton6796]

@@Jhanneditor they are prop swords, no?

[@abdulbornio3597]

Oh, believe me, still heavy. ​@@taddallman-morton6796

[@Aujovlogsbratz30]

Kinda original for the vmas 🫶🏻💕

[@catgirlwarrior9755]

@@taddallman-morton6796 prop swords are still typically made of metal! just not sharpened

[@musicluver1]

2:25 I NEED TO SEE THOSE PICTURES

[@schmalak-s7b]

SAME OMG

[@_punkles]

She was like, “I’m gonna slay but make it the original etymology.”

[@meghansullivan6812]

LMAO

[@Melz_Bellz]

I lol’d at that 👏

[@AndyMacster]

I'm crying because I'm watching a queer woman's dreams come true, and she deserves it so much

[@amyb0621]

this legendary performance on top of Sasha Colby introducing her. oh this is hands down the best night of my life.

[@martinsosa6965]

Im so sorry for you, hope your life gets better so a good performance by KZbin is not the best night of your life...

[@zeppbby]

@@martinsosa6965she probably went to the vmas in person..

[@nicksmith6854]

@@martinsosa6965normalize letting people be happy and letting them have their moment. Shoot we have enough negativity in this world.

[@arigdw_]

sasha colby introducing her was just perfect. i can't explain it but it felt like a full circle moment for some reason.

[@alissalalala]

THE SASHA COLBY??? IM DYING

[@cinefiend4059]

Idk but I'm in tears a bit cuz we all know she's worked so hard to get to this very moment and she never gave up even when others did, and seeing her literally slay this performance is nothing short of incredible. How lucky are we to witness a new pop star with immense talent. Much love and congrats, Mother

[@qwitchyy]

This. Every time I listen to California I cry, and seeing how far she’s come is just so joyous.

[@keycaru]

@@qwitchyy I absolutely sob every time I listen to California, too. I never thought of brown as a pretty word, but when she sings it??

[@lifeisabeautifulrisk]

I cried watching too😭 she deserves the world

[@snowshinobi]

She NAILED that high note at the bridge ... im so proud of her. I love the message of this song. You'd have to stop the world ... and who can reasonably do that ... give yourself the gift of being true to how you feel. Thank you Chappell.

[@pacoestevez8780]

I loved the giddy jump afterwards :D

[@firewalk27]

This is a career defining performance. One of the best VMA performances we’ve ever seen. I am so blown away every single time she performs.

[@marcelotimoteo99]

1:52 what in the Britney Spears

[@lightbulbsun]

Why on earth is the MTV outro in the last few seconds 5x the volume of the performance? Nearly just blew out both my speakers and my eardrums!!!

[@rosymess]

fr i was soaking in this performance then BOOM! the outro scared tf out of me 😭

[@victoriabrown6561]

Gives me a heart attack every time 😭

[@KimGhidorah]

There's a bardcore version of this song where everyone in the comments calls her Lady Chappell of Roan. And now it's for real! 😂

[@valexkill]

Nuestra señora de las capillas

[@jdiegoskinny]

i miss when artists put so much effort into the production of their performance!! love this

[@plutospower]

3:10 this is my favorite part anytime she performs this song 😭💗

[@jasonkwiat1896]

An iconic performance. The fact she sang it that well while being almost completely out of breath in a few spots speaks volumes to her talent. She saved it for those last two notes and absolutely killed it!

[@CloudsAsWitnesses0359]

i can’t believe shes from a town 15 minutes away from me. seeing her blow up has made me think that YOU CAN TRULY DO ANYTHING AS LONG AS YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT!!!

[@megancolern1212]

You still have to be talented though you can’t just Manifest this she worked her ass off and has soooo much raw talent and star factor.

[@CloudsAsWitnesses0359]

@@megancolern1212 yes?

[@CloudsAsWitnesses0359]

@@megancolern1212 idk why ur so mad girl i was literally being praiseful

[@CloudsAsWitnesses0359]

@@drewback30 well obviously.

[@CloudsAsWitnesses0359]

@@drewback30 shes also been working at this for 10 years.

[@leahn9015]

This is so sick. This is the kind of performance/conceptual stage production I’ve been wanting more western artists to do and I’m SO glad Chappell is bringing that energy

[@juliaschmidt8411]

Let’s talk about how her story started with getting shelved by her label but she kept working cuz she knew what she is and how it’s going is she’s Belting “I TOLD YOU SO” at the vmas while WINNING BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

[@russkayas_]

I cried when I watched this for the first time. We don't have to hide anymore

[@frankie7901]

lesbians - are we all feeling how significant this is? idc i'm technically an elder and i cried whilst watching live. i'm so glad she's doing so well and inspiring so many WITHOUT catering to the male gaze and kneeling to the inherent objectification that is being a celebrity. she's literally fighting the patriarchy on that stage!!! hahaha but for real, love what she's doing for society right now - what a breath of fresh, gay air

[@AC-vf6lz]

Her chainmailed ass is catering to me all day.

[@Talilicious]

Yes, we're all feeling it!!!

[@2Mcburgersplease]

I feel like there hasn't been another gay pop star who has rised to fame so quickly since george michael with WHAM and his own solo career. I love the creativity and freshness the gays have to offer to this world

[@oliviabb73849]

Lady Gaga.

[@MichelleSmith-gt1py]

we're feeling it.

[@Iamheathermariee]

She gives feeling back to the VMAS. She’s different and really stands out . I adore her!

[@chrisharmon5453]

I’m 52. Watching her perform brings me to tears 😭 she’s incredible. ❤❤❤

[@drplando14]

Does it remind you of Kate Bush? When I first heard this song when I was shopping I needed to use Shazam because I was sure it was Kate. However, it is a great song and this performance was killer (I’m 47 so out of touch w pop music today)

[@davidkrensing1447]

@@drplando14 If Kate Bush and Cindi Lauper had a baby... I'm 61 and this girl is what producers hear and go "That! is what's next. Let's give her a budget. And knights."

[@TransDragon]

I only heard her name earlier this year and this is how I was introduced to her music. Epic! Going to listen to more 💚

[@sereniteh]

2:17 wowow this angle... absolute ART

[@dearjem]

WhAt he hell this is fire. The defensive knights being an analogy for the other refusing to accept their sexuality is so creative. 🔥

[@noidontdrinkbathwater7491]

I am gay, but I interpreted it more as the hidden entities fighting that we cannot see. I came from a Christian background but seems like it's about being pulled by two forces to gayness and "goodness" again 😬.

[@erikap.1428]

It's Chappell pushing aside the knights' swords for me. She's like, no thank you! 😂

[@noidontdrinkbathwater7491]

@@erikap.1428 DEAD

[@pineapple20777]

All the hands reaching for and focused on her with the hellish destruction and violence right behind her.................. She's a genius.

[@Emmie.the.Kraken11]

I’m crying 😭 this is the representation we deserve!!! Our Roan of Arc. Our knight in shining armor. Nothing but love and admiration for her 💜😭

[@sabrinaslove]

the way they were all reaching out for her 3:46 😨😭

[@shivam3vedi]

I honestly didn’t know who she was until a few weeks ago but DAMN she is sooooo good🔥

[@OP-kp1yh]

Welcome 🎉💞😝

[@Highlandslowlands]

She is an amazing performer:) her festival performances (lollapalooza, outside lands) are even better than this in some ways tbh.

[@Wildflwers]

The sword throw and catch and the whole sword fight sequence with the hits on beat was so satisfying oml CHAPPELL ROAN THE WOMAN YOU ARE

[@Boopyboo]

A true performer. Absolutely stunning

[@reptvismy13threason]

*I love to see a performer actually giving us everything and performing their best while serving us such great vocals and visuals too! Chappell Roan is HERE TO STAY!*

[@Wiley_Coyote]

My only wish list item is for her to stop using backing tracks. Clearly its to get her own voice as the backup parts... but she definitely has the connections now to get high quality backup singers.

[@skybear17]

@@Wiley_Coyote tbh i think its a vma's thing and their back tracks are loud as hell this year

[@dudnika-anti]

the budget, the costumes, the vision! it's so refreshing to see an artist who doesn't just use samples in all of their music and is actually trying to do something new.

[@gabrielleporter553]

She brought artistry, vocals, this is a PERFORMANCE ! its incredible to see how far shes come

[@whentheworldwasatwar8717]

Not live.

[@durian.electra]

I believe the “I told you so” is able to transport me to another dimension and it already has

[@annepandesal]

now THIS is true bardcore. this is amazing ohmygodd. THE CHOREOGRAPHY IS EVERYTHING

[@NeonKneeHighs]

The JUMP at 3:29 oh my goddddd

[@Resentful_Wolf]

That with her hitting the pose and the music, absolute perfection. Whoever was recording that, I hope they get that screenshot saved

[@user-tw2bt6mh7l]

I wish they could show us a bit closer and more symmetrical shot, this would look like a painting

[@ohmyloveisalie806]

It reminds me of a pose Freddie Mercury used to do!

[@pbmarie2922]

​@@ohmyloveisalie806 yes that's what I think too

[@miguelochoa6964]

CHAPPELL ROAN CONFIRMED ELDEN RING STRENGTH BUILD??!?

[@insertname1857]

LMAO

[@weirdoperson198]

I love how the back up dancers are fighting during the bridge!! It's so cool to see especially since the fire gets more intense. It's so fun to see. I love this so much. The bridge is my favorite part of the song. The dancers really add to the heartbreak and it's so fun to watch them bring it to life

[@aleferreira8064]

I feel a great creative and out-of-the-box aura like Gaga. It's not even close to the culture shock of Gaga's performance in 2009 but it was incredible. Chappell is Gaga's daughter, she already approved.

[@kindallnight1615]

I mean u can’t expect much since it’s her first performance at an award show but her performance was probably one of the best in recent memory

[@lucystoner]

I haven't felt this same buzz around a pop singer since Gaga. ❤

[@Shweiss4]

I also think they both had great substance behind hteir spectacle. Chappell hits more for me, for some reason...maybe it's partly because I know I'm queer now. I think tehre's something a bit more unabashed about her too.

[@anastasis-cm5hw]

Yeah, I think Gaga had way more avant garde originality tbh but I love Chappell just as much- she has this homebrewn-costume-party-yet-spectacular appeal which works just as well.

[@ammaraiman5]

1:11 SO BEAUTIFUL

[@stephaniesek8640]

Obsessed with the visuals, the opening, the symphonic rock edge in the beginning, her stage presence, the choreo, her voice her voice her VOICE

[@Mira-yo6fw]

fab voice

[@M.c.harrington]

3:17 the way she knew she hit that note 🔥🔥

[@mrbear2728]

My favorite parts of this performance is "youd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling" as she pushes the knights back and when she throws the sword in perfect timing visually and really the whole thing vocally but of course her high notes toward the end. What an incredible performance and theme 👏🏾 🙌