In a deeply emotional revelation, YUNGBLUD has shared that he was sexually abused at the age of seven during a visit to a doctor’s clinic. The singer recalled that the assault took place while his mother was in the same room, separated only by a curtain. At the time, he admitted, he didn’t even understand what had happened to him — and out of fear and confusion, he never spoke about it to anyone, not even to his mother.

Reflecting on the trauma years later, YUNGBLUD said that writing his track “Hatred” became a turning point in his life. He described it as one of the bravest acts he has ever undertaken, a process that allowed him to face his past and reclaim a sense of strength. “It made me feel more like a man,” he explained, emphasizing how creating the song helped him transform pain into empowerment.

Now, by sharing his truth with the world, YUNGBLUD hopes his experience will resonate with others who have endured similar trauma. His message is clear: abuse does not define a person. Instead, he urges survivors to recognize their strength, speak out when ready, and know that healing is possible.