Shawn Mendes worries about rumors about his sexuality

Celebrity has its dark side, Shawn Mendes knows it too. As a teenager, the Canadian released his first album, since the singer is at the center of concerns. The paparazzi follow him, rumors spread. One thing that bothers him a lot, the 20-year-old said to the magazine "Rolling Stone".

As a result, the pop singer often thinks about rumors about his baduality. "I feel deeply in my heart that I have to show myself in public with a girl to prove to people that I am not gay," said the musician. "Although I know in my heart that it would not be bad, there is always a part of me that believes that, and I hate that side of myself."

In May, the singer appeared on the Met Gala's red carpet with Hailey Baldwin. Both hands and posed together for the cameras. Then it was said that the model and Mendes are only friends. Shortly after, Baldwin announced his engagement – with Justin Bieber. He sent a congratulatory message to Baldwin, said Mendes, and wrote to the model that he was very happy for the couple.

The speculation about his private life, it seems to be very stressful. "It would be nice to say that it does not bother me, but it would not be true," said Mendes.

The 20-year-old, who talks about anxiety and panic attacks on his current album, describes himself as "extremely neurotic". "My biggest fear is waking up tomorrow and nobody cares about me."