Celebrity
Im trying to be really brave.
Shawn Mendes is well aware of therumors regarding his sexual orientation.
I dont really know sometimes and I know other times, he said in afan videofilmed at the concert.
It feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that.
Im trying to be really brave and just allow myself to just be human and feel things.
Thats all I want to say about that for now.
He continued, It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me.
Something I was figuring out in myself.
Something I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover.
Mendes then performed an unreleased song, The Mountain, the lyrics of which allude to the speculation.
Speaking to the crowd, Mendes recalled writing the new song, calling it a really important experience.
You dont really know how to respond to the situation.
Speaking toRolling Stonein 2018, Mendes also called out the dangers of speculating about someones sexuality online.
Thats something that kills people, he said.
Thats how sensitive it is.
Do you like the songs?
Do you like me?
Who cares if Im gay?
