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Demi Lovato Says American Heart Association Requested 'Heart Attack' at 2024 Event

Her clarification follows backlash over the song choice given her 2018 heart attack after a near-fatal overdose.

Overview

  • In a March 19 Elvis Duran Show interview, Lovato said the AHA asked for the song and that she had flagged it beforehand as “not the vibe.”
  • Event representatives described the performance as a sensitive moment centered on the mind–heart connection and intended to champion women in the room.
  • Before singing in 2024, Lovato told the audience the track paralleled her journey and underscored the mind–heart–body connection.
  • The selection drew swift online criticism because Lovato suffered three strokes and a heart attack during a 2018 overdose.
  • Renewed coverage during her current media appearances has highlighted an earlier account that organizers encouraged the choice as a chance to reclaim the song, shifting focus toward their role.