Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Rupi Kaur Reveals Viral Fame's Physical Toll
Rupi Kaur, the famous poet who wrote 'milk and honey', talked about how her sudden success affected her.
She wrote her first book without thinking about fame, but it became a huge hit.
This led to a lot of pressure to write more quickly, which made her sick.
She had bad headaches and couldn't eat properly.
After 10 years of constant work, she took a break to feel better and find her creativity again.
She also talked about how she started performing her poetry on stage and later adapted it for social media.
Her shows are like a mix of poetry, music, and storytelling.
She believes in the idea of oneness from her faith, Sikhi, and feels that her sabbatical has helped her connect more deeply with this belief.
She's now working on a new book and feels inspired again.
Rupi Kaur's first book, 'milk and honey', was a spontaneous creative process that became an international bestseller.
The sudden fame led to health issues, including migraines and digestion problems, due to the pressure of tight deadlines.
After 10 years of constant work, she took a sabbatical to regain her creativity and sense of self.
Her performances blend poetry, original music, and storytelling, creating an engaging and uplifting experience.
She draws inspiration from Sikhi, believing in oneness and connection, which has been strengthened during her sabbatical.
- Who
- Rupi Kaur, poet and author
- What
- Reveals the physical and emotional toll of sudden fame and success
- When
- During an interview with Rick Rubin on Tetragrammaton
- Where
- Not specified, likely during the interview recording
- Why
- To share her experiences and the impact of fame on her health and creative process
- Book
- milk and honey (2014)
- Age at Success
- 22-23 years old
- Health Impact
- 72-hour migraines, digestion issues, constant pain
- Sabbatical Duration
- 10 years after first book's anniversary
- Poetry Style
- Concentrated, core ideas (peach pits)
- Book Translations
- Over 42 languages
- Performance Style
- Theatrical, music, storytelling, comedy
- Spiritual Influence
- Sikhi (oneness, connection)