Shawn Mendes, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter, addressed speculation about his sexuality during a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He performed an unreleased track called “The Mountain,” which seems to be inspired by rumors surrounding his sexuality. Mendes expressed that the speculation has felt like an intrusion on his personal journey of discovering his sexuality, which is a complex and ongoing process. He emphasized that he is just figuring things out like everyone else and that it can be scary given societal expectations and judgments. Mendes previously addressed his sexuality in 2016, stating that he is not gay but also highlighting that it shouldn’t make a difference in how he is perceived as an artist. In his upcoming album, “Shawn,” Mendes aims to be authentic and vulnerable in his music, addressing personal topics like his sexuality. Overall, Mendes is bravely navigating his journey of self-discovery while also reminding fans to focus on his music rather than his personal life.
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Shawn Mendes is ‘in the process of understanding’ his sexuality
