British singer-songwriter Lola Young has never shied away from being raw and real in her music — and now, she’s bringing that same candor to her personal life.

In a recent TikTok clip that quickly made the rounds online, the 24-year-old “Messy” hitmaker shared a moment that was equal parts spontaneous and significant. Dancing to CMAT’s “Take a Sexy Picture of Me” in a sleek, gray corseted sportswear look, Lola was flooded with compliments — but one fan’s comment stood out:
“No man deserves you.”
Her playful, no-holds-barred response?
“I like the f— you know.”

The quip wasn’t just funny — it marked a rare public acknowledgment of her sexuality. Until now, Young hadn’t explicitly addressed her identity, but in true Lola style, she did so with a mix of humor and authenticity.

Owning Her Story

This moment of openness echoes what she shared back in a 2021 interview with British GQ, where she reflected on her first experience with love at just 14. “It wasn’t the ultimate love, but it felt real at the time,” she said. “I believe in young love — though it evolves. He was a good person, just not the right one.”

Even then, she hinted at a layered view of romance: “I’m not a huge fan of love, but sometimes I really want it. I hate change. If I’m in a relationship, I want to stay in it as long as I can.”

“Messy” and the Power of Emotional Honesty

In a January 2025 interview with Variety, Young opened up about the deeply personal roots of her breakout single “Messy.” The track, which dropped in May 2024, was born from a transformative breakup.
“It was the end of something — and the beginning of figuring out my relationship with myself,” she said.
She added that the healing power of the song came from telling the truth: “The most therapeutic thing is to just be honest.”

“Messy” resonated far and wide after going viral on TikTok, climbing all the way to No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and cementing Lola as one of the most emotionally fearless voices in today’s music scene.