Lola Young is sharing a hopeful update on her health six months after a scary onstage moment that led her to step away from the spotlight.
The 25-year-old singer revealed she is currently in recovery following her collapse during the 2025 All Things Go festival in New York. Per Entertainment Weekly, Young said in a recent interview with The Times of London that she is in “drugs recovery,” while also keeping parts of her journey private. “Recovery is an ongoing process. I’m not the finished article, but I’m doing a hell of a lot better,” she shared.
She added context to her statement, explaining, “When you’re in recovery… that doesn’t necessarily need to mean drugs — but me specifically, yes.”
The incident happened in September 2025 while Young was performing her song “Conceited” at Forest Hills Stadium. During the performance, she appeared to mouth the word “faint” before collapsing onstage. Her band quickly stepped in as medical staff rushed to assist her. Fellow artist Remi Wolf later told the crowd Young was “okay,” while acknowledging the moment was “really f—ing scary.”
Shortly after, Young reassured fans she was “doing okay,” but then made the decision to cancel all upcoming performances to focus on her health. At the time, she asked for patience as she stepped away, writing that she hoped fans would “give me a second chance” once she returned stronger.
The Breaking Point That Changed Everything
Young has since opened up about what led to that moment, describing it as a turning point in her life. In a Rolling Stone cover story, she revealed she had been dealing with cocaine dependency and schizoaffective disorder while navigating a fast-rising career.
As her schedule picked up following the success of her song “Messy,” she said it became harder to manage both her mental health and addiction. “You want to say yes to everything… but then you also have to balance that with your mental health,” she explained.
Looking back, Young took accountability for her actions during that time. “I chose to hurt myself and self-sabotage, and I also chose to get onstage and perform,” she said.
She also shared that she has attended rehab multiple times and continues to prioritize her recovery, including regularly attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and having a sponsor. “You have to be kind to yourself… you are not ever, ever alone,” she said, per Entertainment Weekly.
Now, she views the incident differently. In the interview with Rolling Stone, Young said she is “grateful” for what happened, calling it a “breaking point” that pushed her to make real changes. “It allowed me to then be able to be here today, allowed me to be better for my fans, better for the future, and better for myself,” she said.
A Strong Comeback and a More Intentional Future
After taking time away to focus on her well-being, Young has slowly returned to music, starting with a performance at Spotify’s Best New Artist Party in Los Angeles. She described the moment as “a very, very special moment,” thanking fans for their continued support.
Her return continued on a major stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she performed and won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy,” marking a major milestone in her comeback.
Looking ahead, Young said she is approaching life and her career with a new mindset. “I am now in a position where I can do things I couldn’t have done before… doing it slower, more intentionally, but doing it in a way I feel is good for me,” she said.
