In 2014, Troye Sivan stumbled upon a song on YouTube that captivated his heart and soul. The melodic masterpiece was none other than “Die Young” by the talented Chappell Roan, whose real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz. It’s fascinating to think that your favorite artist today was once the favorite of your favorite artist back then. The connection between these two queer pop icons dates back a decade, when Sivan gave a shout-out to Roan on Twitter, now famously known as X.
According to YouTuber Connor Franta, he and Sivan were entranced by the enchanting voice of the lesbian pop sensation Roan in 2014. They couldn’t help but compare her vocal prowess to that of Adele. The Bloom sensation took to Twitter to promote Roan’s YouTube channel, urging his followers to embrace her music.
In one tweet, Sivan exclaimed, “I’ve been listening to a 16-year-old girl on repeat for 2 months. You HAVE to listen to this, guys—go show her some love.” He then shared a link to Roan’s song, Die Young. A fan on X recently revisited this moment by sharing screenshots of Sivan’s 2014 thread, showering praises on the Pink Pony Club hitmaker alongside Franta.
Reflecting on the past, Franta reminisced on a podcast, “I found her on YouTube with my boyfriend at the time. The song had very few views, but her voice was simply out of this world, so we started raving about it, saying: ‘This girl is absolutely phenomenal.'”
During their peak on YouTube, fans often witnessed Troye and Connor’s camaraderie, mentioning each other frequently or teaming up for videos. This led to speculations about their relationship, with fans playfully creating the couple name ‘Tonnor’. However, no official confirmation was made back in 2014.
A decade later, Franta’s story of discovering Roan with his “boyfriend at the time” reignited excitement among fans. They joyfully dug up his exchanges with Troye Sivan’s endorsement tweet.
While the Angel Baby crooner has been busy touring alongside Charli XCX, Roan has been making headlines for prioritizing her well-being. Recently, the Red Wine Supernova performer had to cancel her appearances at music festivals due to health concerns. She has been candid about her struggles with the pressures of sudden fame, revealing her battle with severe depression.
