Singer Lola Young says vaping has left her lungs feeling 'battery powered' and breathing 'like a chore'

From the Newshound archive · first published 1 October 2026.

Lola Young, 25, has revealed her years-long vaping habit has begun taking a serious toll on her health, admitting breathing now feels like 'hard work.' The singer, who collapsed on stage in September 2025 and has since spoken openly about her drugs recovery, posted the confession on TikTok. She told followers she was warned this day would come — and admits she rolled her eyes at the warning.

Young says she 'should be paid £30 an hour' to breathe, but insists she will not try to quit until she turns 45.