Online bullying and harassment takes many lives throughout the year. And Abraham Mateo has positioned himself as a firm defender against these two practices that, unfortunately, are much more frequent than one might think, both in schools and on social networks.
Thus, in a recent performance during the Mercè festivities, Mateo used his platform to show images of popular content creators, such as Auronplay - with whom he is currently on good terms - and Wismichu. These YouTubers had made fun of him in the past for having posted some videos on social networks showing quite childish behavior.
With the purpose of raising awareness about the seriousness of online harassment, the Cadiz artist presented this video before performing his song Sigo a lo mio, where he exhorted his followers: "Don't let others make you feel inferior."
In his participation in the program 'Antonio Hueso de cerca', the artist recounted the complications he has faced in the Spanish context since the beginning of his musical career. Mateo explained that at the age of 12, when he began sharing videos of his own compositions on social media, he experienced hostile treatment from Spanish influencers and YouTubers.
Some of the most famous content creators at the time took his videos, distorted them, and fueled a wave of hatred towards him. The impact was such that he noticed how a large number of young people, influenced by these creators, distanced themselves from him.
This type of online harassment - which he still suffers today - had a negative impact on Mateo's personal and professional development, but it also motivated him to fight against this form of violence. His choice to use his platform and his art to address the issue of online intolerance and harassment aims to not only atone for his own past experiences, but also to shine a light on an issue that affects an alarming number. of young people every year.
Therefore, Abraham Mateo is using his influence and popularity not only to heal his own wounds, but to be an agent of change in society. In this sense, the man from Cádiz has asked social media users to reconsider the way they interact with others.
