Shawn Mendes Says 'I Don’t Really Know Sometimes' About His Sexuality
Shawn Mendes got vulnerable with his audience during a concert performance about the pressure of figuring out his sexual identity.
Shawn Mendes is out here laying it bare about his life and sexuality.
The "Never Be Alone" singer got vulnerable with his audience during a concert performance about the pressure of figuring out his sexual identity.
Shawn Mendes is back performing his songs after taking a break from his world tour in 2022 to focus on his mental health.
Shawn Mendes Says 'I'm Just Figuring It Out Like Everyone'
The pop star took a brief moment to talk about the speculations surrounding his sexuality over the years during his concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on Monday night.
In the viral clip, Mendes acknowledged how starting out in the industry at such a young age limited him from fully exploring his sexuality. He said:
"There's this thing about my sexuality, and people have talked about it for so long…The truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I'm just figuring it out like everyone."
The singer explained that he sometimes gets confused and admitted, "It feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that." He also introduced a new song to the audience, explaining that writing the song felt essential for expressing his truths in a heartfelt manner.
Fans React To The 'Mercy' Singer's Latest Statement
Shawn Mendes has been pressured and bullied for years, even before he was 18, to talk about his sexuality.
He spoke about it tonight at his show at Red Rocks.
“The real truth about my life and sexuality is that, man I’m just figuring it out like everyone. I don’t really know… pic.twitter.com/HhUYucRKoc
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