Chappell Roan responds to critics after outrage erupts over her bold, barely-there Grammys look.

Chappell Roan responds to outrage surrounding her provocative Grammys appearance.

On Monday, the 27-year-old pop star addressed the scrutiny after sharing a series of Instagram photos featuring her sheer burgundy Mugler gown—an eye-catching design that appeared to be held in place at the chest with faux piercings and left little to the imagination.

“Giggling because I don’t even think this is that outrageous of an outfit,” Roan wrote, brushing off the criticism. “The look is actually so awesome and weird.”

She punctuated her response with a wink, adding, “I recommend exercising your free will—it’s really fun and silly :D,” before thanking the Grammys and voters for the honor of her nomination.

Fans were quick to rally in the comments, applauding the look as “exceptional” and “fearless,” echoing Roan’s unapologetic confidence.

“Some people have clearly never seen boobs before and it shows,” one follower joked. “You looked absolutely INCREDIBLE!”

As she hit the red carpet, the “Pink Pony Club” singer made a statement by dropping the shawl draped across her chest, revealing her bare breasts and instantly turning heads.

While fans loudly defended her bold choice, critics flooded X with backlash, tearing into the provocative look and urging Roan to “put some clothes on.”

On the red carpet, Roan acknowledged that the spotlight could feel overwhelming.

Speaking with Zuri Hall, she admitted she was “a bit overstimulated” by the swarm of cameras. “People are just filming you, and you don’t really know what to do with it,” she explained, calling the red carpet “the hardest part of the whole night.”

Still, Roan said she was “feeling good,” adding that not performing this year made the experience “a piece of cake.”

At the MTV Video Music Awards, she made headlines after firing back at a photographer who shouted at her, and later confronted another at a premiere connected to Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour, demanding an apology for what she described as disrespectful behavior.

That track record reportedly led organizers to take extra precautions at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in November, where an attendant was overheard reminding photographers to keep things calm ahead of Roan’s arrival.

Although Roan left the Grammy Awards without a win this year, she still secured two nominations—Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance—for her single The Subway.

Last year, the star earned six nominations and took home the award for Best New Artist.

During her acceptance speech, she used the moment to advocate for fair pay and better treatment for artists.

“I promised myself that if I ever won a Grammy and stood before the most influential figures in music, I would call on labels—profiting millions from artists—to provide a livable wage and healthcare, especially for emerging talent,” she said on stage.

Roan went on: “I was signed at a very young age, as a minor. When I was eventually dropped, I had no work experience, and like many, struggled to find a job during the pandemic and couldn’t afford insurance.

“It was heartbreaking to be so dedicated to my art and yet feel betrayed and dehumanized by the system. If my label had prioritized my well-being, I could have had the care I deserved while giving everything to the company. Record labels need to treat their artists as valued employees, with livable wages, health insurance, and protections.”

She closed her speech with a pointed question: “Labels, we got you—but do you got us?”—earning a roaring cheer from the audience.