A public feud has erupted between Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain, sparked by Del Rey’s new song “All About Ethel.” The lyrics directly reference their online interactions, including lines that call out Cain’s behavior and touch on their shared history, such as working at Waffle House.
After the song’s debut, Cain responded by announcing on her Instagram story that she had blocked Del Rey, escalating the tension between the two artists.
Lana Del Rey elaborates on her lyrics about Ethel Cain, stating that the singer used to body-shame her:
“I didn’t know who Ethel was until a few years ago—when someone brought to my attention the disturbing and graphic side-by-side images she would often put up of me next to unflattering creatures and cartoon characters, making constant comments about my weight. I was confused at what she was getting at. Then when I heard what she was saying behind closed doors from mutual friends and started inserting herself into my personal life, I was definitely disturbed.”
In the wake of the feud gaining traction on social media, Del Rey took to the PopBase Instagram comments to provide further context. She explained that she only became aware of Cain a few years ago after being exposed to disturbing side-by-side images and comments about her weight.
This clarification suggests that the song serves as a reaction to ongoing online harassment, framing the conflict as a public confrontation grounded in long-standing issues rather than a spontaneous dispute.
