Sombr Shares How He Deals With Hate After Getting Advice From Taylor Swift, the ‘Person I Look Up to Most’
The Gen Z star referred to his mentor as "the legend" and "the amazing pop star."
Sombr, the young singer-songwriter, has had to face the harsh realities of fame at a tender age. However, he has been fortunate enough to receive guidance from a fellow icon: Taylor Swift. In an interview with Elle, Sombr recounted the moment he heard Swift name-drop him on the radio. He expressed surprise, thinking it was an AI, and then shared that her support had fundamentally changed his outlook on dealing with negative comments.
As he put it, "The amazing pop star. Is that if these hate comments go away, maybe you’re not at your peak anymore. I think it’s a privilege to be receiving these and rise above it." This advice has been instrumental in helping Sombr navigate the challenges of fame. Since Swift's endorsement, Sombr has managed to turn the tide on hate comments that previously targeted his appearance and onstage presence, including a viral TikTok incident.
He credits his friendship with Swift, who paid tribute to him during her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction speech, with providing him with a much-needed support system. Swift, in her speech, praised Sombr's exceptional writing, saying, "His writing is so exceptional that it makes me envious and I love that feeling. Sombr is the future — he does it all on his own and he doesn’t need that AI. The kids will be fine!"
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