Madison Beer, just 26 years old, has navigated a challenging career path marked by swift online criticism, relationship drama, and personal struggles. At 13, she was catapulted into the spotlight when Justin Bieber shared her YouTube cover of Etta James's 'At Last.' Her subsequent rise to fame was slow-burning, with her music gaining traction over years of consistent effort.
Despite being thrust into the limelight at a young age, Beer has spoken candidly about the toll it took on her mental health. "People are so quick to be like: 'This is what's wrong with this person,' and attack someone's character," she recalls. This sentiment stems from an era when social media was becoming increasingly prevalent but labels still struggled to adapt.
Beer remembers being mercilessly trolled online, particularly during her teenage years. Her experience was marked by bullying, false accusations, and unwarranted scrutiny of her personal life. The emotional turmoil took a significant toll on Beer, eventually leading her to seek therapy and grapple with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
The turning point for Beer came when she realized that the constant barrage of hate online had taken a severe impact on her self-esteem. "It was definitely hard for years to detach from that ideology," she admits. "I don't want to diss myself here, but I haven't had No 1s, I haven't had gigantic songs – actually, that's not true, I think I have had gigantic songs, but [not] to people's criteria."
Beer has now found a sense of peace and acceptance within herself. She recognizes the imperfections in her personality and work and is determined to be authentic without worrying about external validation. Her new album, Locket, reflects this newfound self-awareness. Beer writes candidly about her relationships and personal struggles, embracing vulnerability and openness.
One significant challenge she faces with Locket is the risk of fans misinterpreting certain lyrics as references to specific individuals. "It's scary for me to release an album like this," Beer acknowledges. The importance of respecting people's privacy weighs heavily on her, particularly when it comes to past relationships.
Ultimately, success, according to Beer, lies in finding inner peace and happiness – a sentiment she hopes will transcend commercial or critical expectations. As she embarks on her latest tour and promotional efforts for Locket, Beer seems determined to stand by her art without apology or pretension.
Despite being thrust into the limelight at a young age, Beer has spoken candidly about the toll it took on her mental health. "People are so quick to be like: 'This is what's wrong with this person,' and attack someone's character," she recalls. This sentiment stems from an era when social media was becoming increasingly prevalent but labels still struggled to adapt.
Beer remembers being mercilessly trolled online, particularly during her teenage years. Her experience was marked by bullying, false accusations, and unwarranted scrutiny of her personal life. The emotional turmoil took a significant toll on Beer, eventually leading her to seek therapy and grapple with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
The turning point for Beer came when she realized that the constant barrage of hate online had taken a severe impact on her self-esteem. "It was definitely hard for years to detach from that ideology," she admits. "I don't want to diss myself here, but I haven't had No 1s, I haven't had gigantic songs – actually, that's not true, I think I have had gigantic songs, but [not] to people's criteria."
Beer has now found a sense of peace and acceptance within herself. She recognizes the imperfections in her personality and work and is determined to be authentic without worrying about external validation. Her new album, Locket, reflects this newfound self-awareness. Beer writes candidly about her relationships and personal struggles, embracing vulnerability and openness.
One significant challenge she faces with Locket is the risk of fans misinterpreting certain lyrics as references to specific individuals. "It's scary for me to release an album like this," Beer acknowledges. The importance of respecting people's privacy weighs heavily on her, particularly when it comes to past relationships.
Ultimately, success, according to Beer, lies in finding inner peace and happiness – a sentiment she hopes will transcend commercial or critical expectations. As she embarks on her latest tour and promotional efforts for Locket, Beer seems determined to stand by her art without apology or pretension.