Selena Gomez Quits ‘Negative’ Social Media Amid Justin, Demi Drama

Cyberbullying can happen to anyone — even Selena Gomez. The pop star announced in a new Instagram post that she’s taking a social media hiatus to get away from the negativity. In addition to haters who think she can’t sing, she’s also had to deal with followers who are too interested in her response to ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber’s (possible) marriage and ex-BFF Demi Lovato’s overdose. Click through the gallery to find out just what’s going on!

Selena Gomez Quits ‘Negative’ Social Media Amid Justin, Demi Drama

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Selena, 26, posted an adorable selfie yesterday, September 23. The “Bad Liar” singer was all smiles and wrote in the caption, “Mood lol (I was looking at myself in the mirror -like an idiot!)”

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But after fans started weighing in on all sort of things, she added more to the post. “Update: taking a social media break. Again,” she wrote.

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“As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given,” she added.

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“Kindness and encouragement only for a bit! Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings. Obvi.” Clearly, her followers’ comments stung!

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Selena’s had a bit of a hard time lately. When ex Justin announced his engagement to Hailey Baldwin, it had to come as a shock. She and the “Sorry” singer were an item again at the beginning of this year. He still has a tattoo of her likeness.

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Then, her former BFF Demi suffered an overdose at the end of July. Fans wanted an instantaneous reaction from the “Good For You” singer, but she only commented on it this month in an interview with Elle.

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“All I’m saying is, I reached out personally. I didn’t do a public thing. I didn’t want to. I…I love her. I’ve known her since I was seven. So…it’s…that’s what I’ll say.”

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What do you think of Selena’s social media hiatus? Sound off in the comments!

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Selena, 26, posted an adorable selfie yesterday, September 23. The “Bad Liar” singer was all smiles and wrote in the caption, “Mood lol (I was looking at myself in the mirror -like an idiot!)”

But after fans started weighing in on all sort of things, she added more to the post. “Update: taking a social media break. Again,” she wrote.

Photo credit: MEGA

“As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given,” she added.

“Kindness and encouragement only for a bit! Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings. Obvi.” Clearly, her followers’ comments stung!

Selena’s had a bit of a hard time lately. When ex Justin announced his engagement to Hailey Baldwin, it had to come as a shock. She and the “Sorry” singer were an item again at the beginning of this year. He still has a tattoo of her likeness.

Photo credit: INSTARImages

Then, her former BFF Demi suffered an overdose at the end of July. Fans wanted an instantaneous reaction from the “Good For You” singer, but she only commented on it this month in an interview with Elle.

Photo credit: INSTARImages

“All I’m saying is, I reached out personally. I didn’t do a public thing. I didn’t want to. I…I love her. I’ve known her since I was seven. So…it’s…that’s what I’ll say.”

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What do you think of Selena’s social media hiatus? Sound off in the comments!

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