That is heady stuff for a young person.
In 2022, Mendes shocked his fans bycancelling his world tourjust seven shows in.
He needed a break for his own well-being, he announced.
Shawn Mendes at Massey Hall in Toronto.Jag Gundu*
Was he back for good?
Today is a special night for so many reasons.
Im not kidding probably half of this venue right now is myactualblood family.
It might be a little messy.
Its about a friend he had around age 12.
When he was 18, that friend, Deijomi, died in his sleep.
Mendes was on tour and said he was so shocked, he couldnt process it.
Eight or nine months ago, he was reminded of his old friend.
He couldnt remember because he had blocked it out unprocessed grief, he calls it.
Tonight is even more special because…
He stopped, and looked up, getting choked up.
He brought the mic back up, his voice quivering.
He proceeded to freestyle an angelic-sounding chant.
He capped the 90-minute set with Ill Be Okay.
After taking time for himself, it seems he will be.
