Lauv has pulled out of his role as the opening act for Khalid's It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour due to mental health issues.
«"I've been trying to gather the strength to come back and share this music with you all," he wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. "But I have to be honest with myself and you: I'm going through some serious trouble right now, and I need to take some time off to take care of my mental health.".
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He apologized to his fans, Khalid, and those who attended the concert. He also noted his openness about his mental health in the past and how "it's reflected in almost every song I write.".
Lauv expressed hope that his candor will encourage others to seek help. "If my openness now helps even one person look at their feelings and try to make sense of what's going on, then I hope something good will come of it. I will do everything I can to recover, get back to being creative, and do what I love most.".
Khalid expressed his support for Lauv's decision to retire from the music industry and emphasized his resilience. "Wishing you much love, light, and clarity during these dark times," he wrote on Instagram. "Watching you perform and do what you're passionate about every night has been an absolute joy, and I know for a fact that once you recover, you'll continue to do even more amazing things. Your stories and songs have touched so many fans and listeners, and we will all continue to be there for you.".
In May, the duo released the joint single "Tied Up." Shortly thereafter, Khalid began his first tour in six years in support of his fourth album. After the Sun Goes Down . With about half of the US tour remaining, Khalid will then head to Europe and Oceania for select shows in the fall.
In 2022, Lauv released his second album All 4 Nothing on the A5B label. "I was rethinking a lot of things in my life, looking for balance, returning to my childhood, and feeling my inner light," he said. Rolling Stone . «I felt like I had lost touch with him, so thank God for therapy, meditation, and that I was able to record this album.».
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