Nelly Furtado quits music after being subjected to body shaming attacks

Nelly Furtado has announced her retirement from music following a series of attacks by trolls on social media.

The singer made the announcement while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of her debut album, “Whoa Nelly!”, in an emotional social media post on Friday.

“After 25 years, my music has reached a whole new generation of fans, and I couldn’t be happier about it,” she said. he wrote via Instagramalong with a photo of her in 2000, and a more recent clip of her on stage in Berlin over the summer.

While she noted that it was “fun” to be “on stage again,” Furtado wrote that she would move on.

“Regardless of all of this, I have decided to step away from performing for the foreseeable future and pursue some other creative and personal endeavors that I feel are better suited to this next phase of my life,” Furtado, 46, wrote.

“I’ve enjoyed my career very much, and I still love writing music because I’ve always seen it as a hobby that I’ve been lucky enough to make a career,” she continued, adding that she “will forever be known as a songwriter.”

“I’m grateful for all the years of fun, community, and wonder,” the singer wrote, expressing “endless gratitude to anyone who has listened to my music, rocked by it, and attended any of my shows.”

The “I’m Like a Bird” hitmaker also thanked “those who worked hard to help me realize my popular dreams on a creative and organizational level,” as well as her “wonderful and loyal collaborators.”
“Heroes.”

“Thank you and good night!” the SKIMS model Conclude this post.

Page Six has reached out to a representative for Furtado for further comment.

Fans flocked to the “Mixed” singer’s comment thread to congratulate Furtado on the accomplishment.

One follower wrote: “Forever icon,” while another commented: “Why am I crying? 😭”

“Nelly we need you 😭💕,” a third lamented, and a fourth added, “25 years later and you’re still as creative as ever ❤️.”

Amid online body shaming attacks Her clothes and body on stage, Furtado then Make a pointy fashion statement While headlining Manchester Pride in August.

She took to the stage wearing an oversized optical illusion T-shirt with a cartoon outline of an hourglass body in a tight crop top, mini skirt and belt that said “Whoa Nelly”.

The back of the graphic tee reads, “BETTER THAN EVER” in tattooed font.

the Canadian hitmaker She styled the look with a sexy pair of dazzling fishnet stockings and knee-high boots.

In January 2025, the singer took to Instagram With a body positive messagealong with a pair of bikini selfies.

“Have a neutral body in 2025, 😉, but most importantly, love with every inch of your heart ♥ Thanks for all the memories this year 🙏🏼,” she captioned the photos, adding that she “experienced new levels of self-love and true confidence from within.”