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Shawn Mendes opens up onstage about his sexuality: ‘I’m just figuring it out like everyone’

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Shawn Mendes opens up onstage about his sexuality: 'I'm just figuring it out like everyone'

As a long-time fan of Shawn Mendes, it was truly heartwarming to see him open up about his personal journey and sexuality during his recent concert. His honesty and vulnerability were both inspiring and relatable, especially for those who have also struggled with figuring out their own identities.

On Monday, Shawn Mendes openly shared his personal journey regarding his sexuality, expressing to a crowd of supporters that he’s still in the process of self-discovery, much like many others.

Before taking the stage to perform his new single “The Mountain,” which seems to touch on rumors about his sexuality, the singer known for hits like “Treat You Better” and “Stitches” shared some personal insights. Last week, he unveiled this song as a precursor to his upcoming fifth studio album, “Shawn,” set for release on November 15th. During his concert in Colorado as part of his For Friends and Family Tour, he delved deeper into the song’s message.

For quite some time, there’s been a topic surrounding my sexuality that people have discussed extensively, the 26-year-old explained as he played his guitar, based on clips shared on TikTok from the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. I find it rather amusing because I believe sexuality is an incredibly intricate aspect of a person, and it’s challenging to neatly categorize it into boxes.

He went on, expressing that it often seemed as if it were invading a deeply personal aspect of his life, a part that he was still exploring within himself, a part that remains undiscovered even now.

I, myself, found penning “The Mountain” – a tune with words expressing a shift in one’s feelings and hinting at liking individuals of all genders – a profoundly personal approach for me to engage with this conversation that resonates deeply within my own experiences.

He expressed that he’s speaking openly because he wants to connect with everyone more authentically. He shared that his genuine truth about his life and sexuality is still a journey of discovery for him – he often doesn’t have all the answers, but he knows at times too.

The crowd erupted in cheers as the “Mercy” crooner continued to speak.

He confessed that it’s quite terrifying, given the judgments society often makes on such matters. Yet, he’s making an effort to be courageous and simply embrace being human, with feelings and emotions. To sum up, that’s essentially all he wishes to express for the moment.

For years, the soulful pop-rock artist has faced annoyance over speculations regarding his sexual orientation. In an interview with Rolling Stone back in 2018, he admitted that he felt obligated to be seen with women publicly to reassure others that he is heterosexual.

In the article “Confessions of a Neurotic Teen Idol,” he admitted, “Though intellectually I understand it’s not wrong, there’s a part of me that doubts. And it’s this doubtful side within me that I despise.

I’m a Canadian artist who kick-started my music journey by sharing cover songs on Vine. In the past, there were speculations about me being in a relationship with Camila Cabello, my “Señorita” collaborator, for two years, as well as with Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) before that. More recently, I’ve been connected to chiropractor Jocelyn Miranda and singer Sabrina Carpenter, but neither of those relationships have been officially acknowledged by me.

On Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast in 2020, the musician admitted that people have been labeling him as gay since he was 15 years old. He confided that he struggled with his voice and posture, particularly the way he sat with crossed legs, and endured a great deal of discomfort due to these traits.

Many men, including myself, may have experienced similar situations, and it’s downright disheartening to know that there are countless others who are grappling with their sexuality in secrecy, fearing the backlash of coming out. They might be feeling petrified, wondering if they should step out of the shadows.

He expressed that he harbored intense frustration towards certain individuals, and mentioned that he was seeking a harmonious balance in his sexual identity, similar to what artists like Freddie Mercury of Queen demonstrated.

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2024-10-29 21:01

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