Shawn Mendes addresses online speculation about his relationship with Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes responds to rumors about his relationship with Camila Cabello, sharing his thoughts on social media.

Shawn Mendes responds to ongoing rumors about his relationship with Camila Cabello, sharing his thoughts on social media.

Shawn Mendes recently took to social media to address the ongoing speculation about his relationship with ex-girlfriend Camila Cabello. The 26-year-old singer responded to viral quotes from an earlier interview in which he discussed their split, calling it “brutal.” In response to a fan’s comment on X (formerly Twitter) that he and Cabello “don’t play about each other,” Mendes confirmed, “No we don’t.”

no we don’t https://t.co/N15C8OzP8i

— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) October 2, 2024

here we go i can do that ♥️

i guess to be honest it came from a place of being a little annoyed with all the projection over the last few months about us. I’m usually pretty good at just watching all the “noise” go by but lately it’s been kinda bugging me 🤷🏻‍♂️ feeling human i… https://t.co/Kl7vcey8gl

— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) October 2, 2024

Mendes followed up with a more detailed post, explaining his feelings about the attention surrounding his personal life. “Part of me knows quoting a tweet and saying that is gonna start a little spin up... but I wanted to address it and actually have a real honest relationship with you guys about how it feels from my side,” he wrote.

and yeah part of me knows quoting a tweet and saying that is gunna start a little spin up and i guess to be honest part of me just wanted to address it and actually have a real honest relationship with you guys about how it feels from my side. I also would love to know how it…

— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) October 2, 2024

When a fan suggested that most followers were focused on his music and happiness, Mendes agreed, replying, “& that means so much to me. My human just gets caught up in the drama sometimes.” He also addressed his frustration with recent rumors, writing, “It came from a place of being a little annoyed with all the projection over the last few months about us... lately it’s been kinda bugging me.”

Mendes emphasized the difficulty of being vulnerable online, saying, “It’s pretty intimidating... but I really just care about having a real relationship with you guys.”

These posts come amid speculation that his relationship with Cabello inspired another pop star’s new album.