Maria Becerra has announced that she is taking a break from social media to focus on her mental health amid panic and anxiety attacks she experienced during her European tour.
On Tuesday (July 30), the Argentinian hitmaker began her emotional X post with, “I'm leaving this social media platform.” Later in the thread, she explained that she's “detoxing” not just X, but all social media.
“I've struggled a lot with my mental health on this European tour, it's horrible, I've experienced everything from crying spells to anxiety and panic attacks,” she wrote in Spanish. “It's waking up every day and reading tons of offensive things about me and talking about my personal life and the way I dress — like I'm committing a crime and deserve the worst when it's just MY TASTE in dressing. They pick my physique on a daily basis, in everything! I understand that's part of the reputation.”
He continued: “I understand that many of you want to help and advise me and you of all know that I listen to you and care a lot about what you think. But to go so far as to insult me as you did is unacceptable to me. I won't put up with it anymore because it's not good for me. I understand that things like this will continue to happen to me. But I'm not going to continue being a masochist by having a social media account where you go in and read horrible things. I'm out of here. Thank you to everyone who supports me and sends me their love.”
Signed to Warner Music Latina, in partnership with 300 Entertainment, the singer-songwriter is currently touring Spain and will then head to Latin America to continue her world tour. She is set to begin the US leg of her stint in October, with stops in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas, among other major cities.
The 24-year-old artist – known for fusing pop, cumbia villera, bachata and reggaeton – broke out in 2019 with her EP 222. Two years later, her debut album was released, Animal, featuring collaborations with artists such as Cazzu, Becky G and Tiago PZK. The set earned Becerra a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Music album.
Most recently, he teamed up with Gloria Trevi for “Borracha.” He will also participate in Billboard Latin Music Week, it was announced on Wednesday (July 31).
“I'll go back to my cell phone when I feel I can. So far it has only caused me anxiety and panic,” the X thread concluded.
Read the original post in Spanish below:
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