He may be seen as one of the baddest boys in the global entertainment industry, but that hasn't stopped Chris Brown from exposing his more vulnerable side.
Responding to one fans call for help and advice, Chris Brown took to Instagram this week to offer the struggling fan a bit of support and a shoulder to cry on.
After one of his followers expressed her suicidal thoughts, in an attempt to get some hope from her idol, Chris responded by giving advice and revealing that he too struggles with doubt and demons.
Revealing that he had "been there mentally" and has felt "empty and alone," Chris went onto explain: "I battle with myself and my demons every day! Trust. Rich/ poor doesn't matter! Self doubt and public opinion clouds our thoughts."
Chris revealed that he never responds to direct messages but explained why he chose to respond this time.
"I figured I could help. I see so many fans in meet in greets with cut marks, disabilities etc. And they tell me how my music has saved their lives. This is the real f*ckin reason I will never stop making music and being me," he wrote.
He went on to repeat the old adage that you never really know what someone is going through.
"You never know what people go through and feel. But the pain our world is going through every day has no super heroes. So, one day at a time, the little things or big things we do positively can 'save' the world. Change isn't instant. You might even take a step forward then three steps back. As long as light (Unconditional love) is still in you we have the free will to prosper!"
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