Singer Lola Young Says She's in 'Drugs Recovery' After Collapsing Onstage

28 Mar 2026, 20:16 · The Fresno Bee

Singer Lola Young has been recuperating after she collapsed in the middle of her set at the 2025 All Things Go festival.

"Um, so yeah, I think I would rather for the sake of my privacy not say too much," Young, 25, told The Times of Londonin a Saturday, March 28, profile, referring to her undisclosed health scare last year. "What I would say is that recovery is an ongoing process. I'm not the finished article, but I'm doing a hell of a lot better."

When asked to elaborate, Young confirmed that she was in "drugs recovery."

"When you're in recovery … that doesn't necessarily need to mean drugs - but me specifically, yes," the "Messy" singer added to the outlet.

Young passed out during her set at the All Things Go festival in September 2025.

"Hi, for anyone who saw my set at All Things Go today, I am doing OK now," she wrote via Instagram several hours later. "Thank you for all of your support."

Without detailing why she fainted, Young told fans that she planned to take a social media break.

"I just wanted to express gratitude to everyone who has given me time and space to gather myself and get my head in a better place," Young later wrote via Instagram in December 2025, offering an update. "I've felt so much love and support from you all, and it has helped more than you will ever now."

She added at the time, "I am hoping to gradually get back to performing and continuing [to pursue] my dreams. Happy holidays to you all and can't wait to see you in 2026. Life is a journey, nothing is perfect, but today I am doing well."

Speaking with The Times, Young confirmed that she has been to rehab twice. The artist even recorded her album I'm Only F**king Myself in 2024 after completing a five-week stay at a treatment facility.

"What I can tell you is that I was being looked after," she said of her current well-being, confirming that she regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings.

Young is now ready to return to performing.

"I am now in a position where I can do things I couldn't have done before," the Grammy winner added to the British outlet. "Doing it slower, more intentionally, but doing it in a way I feel is good for me. … I would like to say that this is an ongoing journey. You have to be kind to yourself. You have to always remember that you are not alone. You are not ever, ever alone."

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

This story was originally published March 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM.