India, March 13 -- Pop star Katy Perry has come under fire on social media after her response to a struggling fan sparked criticism online. The controversy began when a fan on X opened up about financial and mental struggles and said they were considering selling their ticket to one of Katy's concerts. Many users felt the singer's response lacked empathy, calling it "tone-deaf."

The response triggered widespread backlash online, with several users criticising Katy for failing to acknowledge the seriousness of the fan's situation. Some questioned why she did not offer help or a gesture, such as upgrading the fan's ticket. One user sarcastically commented that her reply was hardly the kind of motivation someone in distress would need, whil...