Lola Young, the 24-year-old vocalist behind the hit "Messy," has some heartfelt revelations to impart. On Sunday, May 25th, she opened up about her sexuality in a candid exchange with a fan on her TikTok page. The occasion was marked by a video she posted, capturing her vibrant spirit as she danced and sang along to CMAT's "Take a Sexy Picture of Me," adorned in a chic, all-gray athleisure ensemble that included a corseted top.
In the comments section, a fan paid her a heartfelt compliment, asserting, "No man deserves this." To which Young responded with a playful yet enlightening clarification, "I like people too, you know."
While Young hasn't formally declared her sexuality in public before, she did reminisce about her first love in a September 2021 interview with British GQ, hinting at a journey filled with diverse affections and experiences.
At the tender age of 20 during the interview, the ascending star eloquently reflected on her brush with "true love" at just 14, conceding, "Perhaps, it never attains the authenticity of its instantaneous feel, as I recall." With conviction, she affirmed, "I am a believer in puppy love, undoubtedly, yet I acknowledge that love evolves with each life experience. He was wonderful, but our path was merely not meant to align," Young expressed. "While I often find myself indifferent to love, there are fleeting moments where I do cherish it. My aversion to change suggests that I prefer long-lasting relationships, for they offer stability."
Delving deeper, she continued, "The root of my discomfort with change remains somewhat elusive. Perhaps, it's intricately tied to my childhood. Despite my resentment towards change, love holds an indispensable significance in my life."
In a January 2025 interview with Variety, Young bravely unveiled the romantic saga that fueled her breakthrough anthem, "Messy," whose lyrics delve into an array of insecurities. She revealed, "My relationship was drawing to a close, marking a pivotal conclusion for me. Subsequently, I embarked on a journey of self-reflection."
Initially released in May 2024, "Messy" didn't achieve mainstream recognition until months later, propelled by a viral TikTok trend that featured the song. The track has since soared to the esteemed 14th spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
