Lauv performs on stage at iHeartRadio Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena on Dec. 15, 2022, in Atlanta. Derek White/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Trending on Billboard Lauv has dropped out of the It’s Always Summer Somewhere tour with Khalid, citing mental health issues. In a statement shared to Instagram on Tuesday (June 2), the singer-songwriter born Ari Staprans Leff wrote, “I’ve been trying to be strong enough to get back out there and share this music with all of you.” Related Musicians Who Have Opened Up About Their Mental Health Struggles The Music Industry’s Next Mental Health Frontier: Ensuring Quality Care (Guest Column) How Lauv Used AI to Translate His Latest Single Into Korean “But I have to be honest with myself and with you: I’m deeply struggling right now, and I need to step away for a little while to take care of my mental health,” he continued. “I am so sorry to my fans, to Khalid, and to everyone affected by this. You all mean everything to me.” Lauv went on to point out that his mental health issues have “never been a secret,” as he’s “woven” them into many of his songs. “I’ll do everything I can to get healthy, get back into a creative place, and get back to doing what i love best,” he added. “Thank you all for understanding and for sending me loe all these years.” The Khalid-led trek kicked off in mid-May, featuring Lauv as a special guest. The two musicians — who collaborated on May single “Tied Up” — made it through about half of the planned North American dates before Lauv pulled out. “I wanna take this moment to give thanks and appreciation to @lauvsongs for joining me on the tour and doing the best he could with the struggles he’s facing,” Khalid wrote on Instagram shortly after Lauv’s announcement, sharing a photo of the two of them posing together. “I wish you an abundance of love, light, and clarity through your dark times.” “Seeing you perform and do what you’re passionate about every night has bee
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