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Madison Beer Opens Up About Industry Exploitation and Mental Health Recovery

The singer discusses her early struggles with sexualization, abandonment by her team at 16, and her journey to Grammy-nominated success, while an insider disputes parts of her account.

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Overview

  • Madison Beer, discovered at 12 and signed by Island Records, was marketed as the 'female Justin Bieber' but dropped by her team at 16 after failing to meet revenue expectations.
  • Beer recalls being labeled 'too sexy' at 14, with industry conversations about delaying her career due to her age, which she describes as deeply disturbing.
  • An anonymous insider claims Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun distanced themselves due to concerns about her sexualization, a point Beer has not directly addressed.
  • After being dropped, Beer faced severe mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts at 19, and reflects on the emotional toll of her early career.
  • Now 26, Beer has rebuilt her career, earning a Grammy nomination in 2023 for her second album and completing a successful 63-date tour in 2024.