Shawn Mendes has always been known for his heartfelt lyrics and emotional performances. Recently, at his For Friends and Family Tour at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the crooner took a moment to delve into something deeply personal. He used this platform to address long-standing public speculation regarding his sexual identity, opening up about the impact of scrutiny on his life since he began his music career at just 15.
Shawn Mendes talks about his sexuality In discussing his song The Mountain, Shawn expressed how music serves as an outlet for his feelings of being lost, yet steadfast in his identity. He revealed, “Since I was really young, there’s been this thing about my sexuality, and people have been talking about it for so long." ALSO READ: Shawn Mendes Stops Concert Midway To Honour Liam Payne, Dedicates Song Heart Of Gold: He Was A Beautiful Soul.
Talking about the challenges of being categorised, Shawn added, “I think it’s kind of silly, because I think sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing and it’s so hard to just put into boxes.” So, he recently articulated his feelings and admitted that he is still on his journey of self-discovery. The constant public curiosity surrounding his identity, he noted, often feels intrusive.
He said, “It is something very personal to me, something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover, and still have yet to discover.” “The real truth about my life and my sexualit.