By Mamy Yves Ratsimbazafy – Published on Dec 14, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Lara Fabian has made a big decision regarding the promotion of the release of her new album. A choice she made in order to support her friend Slimane who is none other than the author of four of the ten pieces on this upcoming record.
Linked by a deep friendship and an unprecedented artistic complicity, Lara Fabian and Slimane have collaborated on several occasions. The singer also co-wrote four tracks from the Belgian singer's latest album. The recent accusations of sexual harassment against the singer have unfortunately put a strain on this relationship.
A difficult decision for Lara Fabian
Faced with this delicate situation, Lara Fabian chose to suspend the promotion of her new album. In an interview with Soir Mag, the singer explained the reasons for this decision. “ I am very uncomfortable with this matter…
He has a too direct way of saying things“, she confided. In order not to compromise the release of her record, she therefore opted for a more discreet communication strategy.
Unconditional support for Slimane
Lara Fabian thus decided to “ no longer grant interviews to the written press and concentrate on promotion on television and radio “. Furthermore, she would have given strict instructions to her teams: “ not to mention the matter By making this choice, the singer shows unwavering support for her friend. We must believe that she chose to unite around him, preferring to let justice take its course. An attitude has provoked numerous reactions, both from his fans and from public opinion.
A tricky equation
Lara Fabian therefore finds herself faced with a delicate equation. How to reconcile his friendship for Slimane with the accusations made against him? How to promote your new album without being associated with such a sensitive matter? The next few weeks promise to be particularly difficult for the Belgian singer. She will have to face criticism, while trying to preserve her friendship with Slimane. Especially since this story is far from over. Investigations are underway and the next few weeks promise to be crucial. In the meantime, the singer continues to be talked about, but for reasons very different from those she would have liked.
