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The narrative of artists shirking their duties has been amplified by the celebrity culture that surrounds them. Some defenders, or perhaps critics, suggest that these behaviors are unjustly criticized, but many observers see them as emblematic of a misplaced virtue—implying that avoiding hard work and rejecting commercial success is somehow admirable. Lola Young’s social media post announcing her hiatus was filled with apologies and promises to return stronger after "working on herself," which many interpret as a euphemism for avoiding the grind, not genuine self-improvement.