British rapper, Bru-C, real name Josh Bruce, will not be performing again this year after telling fans he needed to prioritise his mental health in an admission, which he said was ‘difficult to make’
A MOBO Award winner has pulled out of performing at Glastonbury after cancelling all his gigs for the rest of the year. Rapper, Bru-C, real name Josh Bruce, who was due to perform at Worthy Farm this summer, said he needs to focus on his mental health, admitting he had been ‘trying his best to bury things’.
The hip hop star from Derbyshire, 33, said he was “really hoping” that he wouldn’t have to cancel all his commitments, including Glastonbury, for the rest of year, but admitted he needs to “take a step back”. Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “I’m really sorry to announce I’m going to have to cancel all my upcoming show commitments for 2025/the foreseeable future. Many of you know I’ve been struggling with mental health issues for some time now and I’ve tried my best to bury things and keep my life and career moving forward.”
Bru-C, who won the Best Newcomer award at the MOBOs in 2022, explained that he’d “got gradually worse over the last few years” and needed to “take another step back to try and get back to kind of stable place in my life”.
He insisted it was the “last thing” he wanted to do to let down fans, but needed some time out to take get his life “back on track”.
The rapper continued: “I know a lot of people will have spent hard earned money to come out to the shows I’m booked at, and I really am sorry for the impact of this decision will have on you all.
“I hope you understand I have to prioritise my own mental and physical health.”
Admitting he didn’t know when he’d be back on stage again, Bru-C concluded: “I want you to know I’m seeking the right help and support, and I take none of this for granted. I just want to be better, when that will be I don’t know.”
Responding to his post, Bru-C’s pals from the music industry sent him their support. Rapper Gardna wrote in the comments section: “Brother the tunes you have are timeless.
“The main stage will always be ready for you! Go well king!”
DJ and musician, Example added: “Take your time man. Focus on yourself. Mad respect for this post. Hopefully it helps others. Love ya x”
Meanwhile, Toddla T, a producer commented: “we love you bro. a show is a show. they aint going anywhere .. you can enter the stage again in the future if u choose.. heal up and come back match fit just like when a baller mash up his ankle… take as long as you need.”
Now based in Nottingham, Bru-C’s album Original Sounds was released in November 2019 with CruCast, which was his record label at the time.
His second album Smile was released in December 2020. In December 2021, Bru-C signed a contract to join the major record label, Def Jam Recordings.
*If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email [email protected]
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