Taio Cruz quits Tik Tok over suicidal thoughts
Sept 26, 2020 2:17:05 GMT 10
Post by John Titor on Sept 26, 2020 2:17:05 GMT 10
Remember Taio Cruz from the early 2010
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Pop star Taio Cruz has opened up about his reasons for quitting TikTok, saying he wanted to preserve his mental health after having "suicidal thoughts".
The musician, whose hits include Dynamite and Break Your Heart, said he had been targeted by "hateful" videos and comments on the video-sharing app.
"My body was shaking and I had suicidal thoughts," he explained on Instagram.
"I pride myself on being mentally resilient so the fact that I felt that way, shocked even me."
The 35-year-old added: "Some users posted hateful, mocking videos which spurred a feedback loop of negativity, where more and more people began to join in on the mockery and hate.
"My intention was to make some fun videos and interact with my fans, but some, whom I won't mention, were averse to that.
"For my own mental health, I would rather be where I'm welcomed, for now, TikTok is not that place. Social media shouldn't be like this, sadly it is."
www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54293189
Pop star Taio Cruz has opened up about his reasons for quitting TikTok, saying he wanted to preserve his mental health after having "suicidal thoughts".
The musician, whose hits include Dynamite and Break Your Heart, said he had been targeted by "hateful" videos and comments on the video-sharing app.
"My body was shaking and I had suicidal thoughts," he explained on Instagram.
"I pride myself on being mentally resilient so the fact that I felt that way, shocked even me."
The 35-year-old added: "Some users posted hateful, mocking videos which spurred a feedback loop of negativity, where more and more people began to join in on the mockery and hate.
"My intention was to make some fun videos and interact with my fans, but some, whom I won't mention, were averse to that.
"For my own mental health, I would rather be where I'm welcomed, for now, TikTok is not that place. Social media shouldn't be like this, sadly it is."
