Lily Allen’s Painful Past Could Become Her Next Release. (Photo by Getty Images)
Lily Allen is once again at the center of online buzz after her recent album West End Girl drew heavy attention for its deeply personal lyrics and rumored ties to her ex husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour. The album leaned hard into themes of infidelity and heartbreak, which many listeners connected to the collapse of her marriage with the actor.
Now, according to Daily Mail, Allen may not be done opening up. The outlet reports that she is planning to release another album that has never seen the light of day, and this one could be even more raw.
An insider reportedly said the unreleased project focuses on a powerful music executive who allegedly sexually abused Allen, along with others in the industry who bullied her. The album, the source said, was written during an especially painful period in her life and reflects years of trauma she endured behind the scenes.
“There will be plenty of material – Lily has had rotten time within the industry. As a vulnerable young woman, there were many people circling around to abuse her,” the source said, referring to the album Allen reportedly worked on five years ago.
At the time, the project was shelved by her former label BMG. According to the report, Allen’s popularity had dipped then, and the label decided not to move forward with the release.
Things look very different now. Since West End Girl dropped, interest in Allen’s music has surged, and her profile has risen once again. Insiders say that shift has changed the power dynamic.
“Lily knows her currency right now, she is a superstar after her last album and if ever there was a time to get what she wants, it’s now,” another source reportedly said.
The report notes that Allen has not publicly named the music executive she claims sexually abused her. Still, the possibility of the album being released has already sparked discussion among fans and industry watchers, especially given the renewed attention on accountability within entertainment.
If the album does move forward, it would mark another chapter in Allen’s career defined by brutal honesty and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. For listeners, it could also offer a deeper look at the personal cost behind her music and the resilience that has kept her coming back.
