“Chappell Roan Would Have Fainted” — Social Media Reacts to Katy Perry Sharing Pizza with Young Fan After Surprise Hug

Katy Perry recently went viral after sharing pizza with a young fan in a heartwarming video captured in Brazil on September 21. The singer was spotted delivering pizzas to her fans outside her hotel, showcasing a friendly gesture that delighted many.

In the trending video, Perry can be seen holding pizza boxes and waving to her fans. Suddenly, a young boy dashed past security to hug the singer from behind. Despite security’s attempts to pull the child away, Perry turned around and kindly shared pizza with the young fan.

Fans reacted on X to Katy Perry’s memorable moment with the young fan, drawing comparisons to pop star Chappell Roan’s reactions in similar instances.

“Chappell Roan would’ve PASSED OUT😭,”remarked one user.

“Chappell Roan shade,”another fan claimed.

“Oh end Chappell for me again,”joked another netizen humorously.

While many fans appreciated Perry’s kindness towards the boy, some expressed skepticism about her motives.

“And she hugs him at the end 🥺 but people will find a way to hate her for this,”a user noted.

“The world doesn’t deserve her🥺💔 Katy Fr sweetest Popstar!,”commented another fan enthusiastically.

Conversely, some fans questioned her actions, suggesting they may have been staged for publicity.

“She behaved like that only for publicity imo,”voiced a user commented.

“Idk why but it seems staged and faked,”shared another fan on X.

“Paid actor because that boy is too young to even know who she is,”a user speculated.

During her visit to Brazil, Katy Perry also performed at the prestigious 2024 Rock in Rio festival, recognized as one of the country’s largest music events.

Katy Perry Unveils New Album 143 at Rock in Rio Festival

Katy Perry at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (Image via Getty)

On September 20, Katy Perry introduced her seventh studio album, 143, during her performance at the Palco Mundo (Main Stage) at the 2024 Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This marked her third appearance at Rock in Rio, following two editions in Brazil and one in Lisbon.

Prior to her performance, Perry engaged with some of her fans on September 18 at Cidade do Rock, allowing them to listen to her new album 143 in its entirety before its official launch during the festival.

During her set, Perry performed several of her well-loved tracks, finally revealing her album to the eager crowd. Commenting on the significance of her album’s launch at Rock in Rio, festival CEO Luis Justo stated:

“A global launch by an artist like Katy Perry is a rare opportunity. We not only have the trust of the audience, who show up in large numbers but also of the artists who find Rock in Rio to be the best place to be close to their fans and give them the pinnacle moment of their careers—an exclusive and entirely premium experience.”

Adding to the excitement, pop icon Cyndi Lauper joined Perry on stage, and the duo performed Lauper’s classic 1984 hit “Time After Time.”

“I want to sing one of my favourite songs, it means so much to me, especially in Brazil. I want to be exactly like you when I grow up, exactly like you. You are so incredible, so connective, so full of life, so full of energy,”Perry expressed to Lauper during the performance.

After her show, Perry continued to interact with fans outside her hotel in Rio de Janeiro, serving them pizza. Expressing her love for her fans, she stated:

“We are about to deliver pizza to the fans because we love them.”

For her latest album, 143, Katy Perry collaborated with renowned partners like Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Stargate. The album features several collaborations, including tracks with JID, 21 Savage, and Doechii. In anticipation of the album’s release, Perry also shared three singles: “Woman’s World,””Lifetimes,”and “I’m His He’s Mine”featuring Doechii.

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