Shawn Mendes addresses gay rumors in the new song, “You Can Say I Like Girls or Boys…”

Published on October 23, 2024 | Published By: Aayushma | In Sexuality

Source: Hollywood Life

Is Shawn Mendes a gay?
Fans have been questioning his sexuality despite only dating women for no reason.
He recently addressed rumors about his sexuality during a preview performance of his upcoming song, “The Mountain.”

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Does Shawn Mendes’ new song clear up gay rumors?

Shawn Mendes is addressing the ongoing speculation regarding his sexuality in a new unreleased song titled “The Mountain,” which will be featured on his upcoming fifth studio album, Shawn.

As the 26-year-old Canadian singer prepares for the album’s release, he has been performing some of these unreleased tracks live at his concerts.

Recently, during a concert, Mendes captivated his audience with the poignant lyrics of “The Mountain.” A clip of his performance was shared on TikTok where he sang,

“Some days, I have a change of heart. You can say what you need to say.”

Shawn Mendes has been rumored to being gay despite only dating women — Shawn Mendes has been rumored to be gay despite only dating women (Source: Teen Vogue)

Following this line, he continued,

“You can say I’m too young. You can say I’m too old. You can say I like girls or boys, whatever fits your mold.”

During the debut of this song at a concert in Woodstock, New York, Mendes expressed his affection for the track, calling it “one of my favorites” from the album. The release of Shawn is now set for November 15, 2024, after being postponed from its original date of October 18.

Shawn Mendes speaks out against rumors surrounding his sexuality

Shawn has been facing ongoing speculation about his sexuality since he entered the pop scene, despite only dating women.

He has consistently denied being gay and has had relationships with women, including Camila Cabello and Sabrina Carpenter.

In 2016, Shawn addressed these rumors in a Snapchat message, stating,

“I don’t usually do this and bring up problems, but I was on YouTube just watching some of my interviews, and I was going down the comments and noticed a lot of people were saying I gave them a ‘gay vibe’. First of all, I’m not gay… second, it shouldn’t make a difference if I was or I wasn’t. The focus should be on the music and not my sexuality.”

In 2020, Shawn expressed his frustration over the ongoing rumors, calling them “ridiculous.” He noted that there was a strong desire from some for him to come out as gay, which he found insensitive, especially considering the struggles of those who are gay.

Shawn Mendes has been facing ongoing speculation about his sexuality since he entered the pop scene (Source: AW Press)

He told The Guardian,

“It’s just completely ignorant and insensitive of people to be on that s**t.”

Shawn also shared that at times, the rumors about his relationships and other speculations affected him deeply. However, he learned to cope with it through personal exploration and experiences.

Mendes has been linked to Sabrina Carpenter since early 2023, but he denied dating her in March 2023. Shortly after, he was seen with his ex-girlfriend Camila Cabello at Coachella, reigniting speculation about their relationship.

Recently, Carpenter’s new album has sparked discussions about a love triangle involving Mendes and Cabello. Fans interpret the lyrics as references to the complex relationships among the three artists.

Also read, Shawn Mendes Opens Up About His “Brutal” Split from Camila Cabello

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