HHT – Platforms like Instagram and Twitter are great tools for artists to promote their new projects. But they also bring a lot of negativity that has made many stars stop using them.
Ariana Grande
In a recent livestream, Nicki Minaj revealed that someone she deeply cares about has quit Twitter because of all the negative comments there. She didn’t name the person, but fans quickly guessed it was Ariana Grande.
Ariana Grande deleted her Twitter account in 2021 and hasn’t returned since. Before that, she had to turn off comments on Twitter after being accused of cultural appropriation of Asian culture. Another time, her Grammy win for the collaboration Rain On Me sparked thousands of negative comments, with many saying she didn’t deserve the award.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez was once called the “Queen of Instagram” and was the first star to hit 100 million followers there. Now, each sponsored post of hers is worth up to $1.46 million (about 33 billion VND). But the former Disney princess no longer uses Instagram or any social media accounts herself. Her posts are now managed by her team to update schedules and promote her work.
Selena said social media negatively affected her mental health: “Quitting social media made my life better than ever. I stopped worrying about what’s happening in the music industry. It might not make everyone happy, but it saved my life.” It’s been over four years since she decided to focus more on her real life than online.
Tom Holland
Recently, Tom Holland announced he would be taking a break from social media. The actor has been struggling with low spirits and mental pressure from posts about him: “I feel overwhelmed by what people say about me online, it really affects my mental health.” Still, Spider-Man thanked his fans for their support before stepping away from social platforms.
Taylor Swift
In 2016, millions of snake emojis and the hashtag #TaylorSwiftIsOverParty flooded Taylor Swift’s social media after her feud with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. This backlash led her to hide all her social accounts and disappear from the public eye for a long time.
Today, even though she’s cleared her name and is active on social media again, Taylor still keeps comments turned off on her Instagram.
Ed Sheeran
In 2017, Ed Sheeran deleted his personal Twitter account. He felt the platform was full of negative comments affecting him. Earlier, he faced heavy criticism on Twitter after being accused of lip-syncing at a concert.
He also faced backlash for his cameo role in the hit series Game Of Thrones. His sudden Twitter deletion surprised some fans, though others say he hinted at it long before. Ed’s Twitter is now back and updated with news about his music and concerts.
