In brief
Lola Young, the British singer renowned for her hit song 'Messy', collapsed on stage while performing at the All Things Go Festival in New York. After the incident, which raised concerns among fans and fellow performers, she took to Instagram to reassure her supporters, stating, 'I'm doing OK now.' Young had mentioned feeling unwell prior to her performance but expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from her audience. No further performances have been canceled at this time.
Lola Young has told fans she is doing OK now after collapsing on stage during a performance in New York on Saturday.
The 24-year old singer was performing at the All Things Go Festival when she appeared to drop her microphone and fall backwards.
The incident sparked concern from fans and other performers at the event.
In a statement posted on social media, Young reassured fans and thanked them for the supportive messages.
Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing OK now, she wrote on Instagram.
Thank you for all of your support, Lola.
Videos posted on social media of her performing Conceited from her second album, This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway, show her looking uncomfortable on stage, before collapsing backwards onto the ground.
Earlier in her set, Young told the crowd she had had a tricky couple of days due to a sensitive matter. She added that sometimes life throws you lemons but you have to make lemonade.
The south London singer had previously canceled a performance at New Jersey's Prudential Centre on Friday.
After Young, rapper Doechii took the stage and got the crowd to shout we love you Lola in a display of support, calling her an incredibly talented artist and acknowledging her earlier discomfort.
Younger is a former student of the Brit School for Performing Arts and Technology, boasting notable alumni like Adele and Jessie J. She gained fame after her hit song 'Messy' topped charts in multiple countries, appealing especially to Gen Z audiences on social media. Recently, she performed at London Fashion Week and has not canceled any further performances following the unfolding events.
