Demi Lovato Shares Why Celebrities Shouldn't Be Dismissive Of Issues Like Gun Control

Demi Lovato isn't afraid to be vocal and enthusiastic about certain issues, especially once it affects her fans. Recently, the Tell Me You Love Me singer has taken a firm stance on gun control in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, where 17 people were tragically killed. In an interview with Billboard, Demi opened up about why it is essential to talk about gun violence any time as a celebrity has a platform.


"There’s way also several shootings happening in this nation mentioned Lovato. "I’m pro-gun control. Naturally for me...Politics are tough to talk about."


She continued by critiquing artists who don't use their voice to fight for change.


"There are certain pop stars who don’t speak out politically, and so they have more fans," mentioned Demi. Nevertheless I’d rather speak up for the things I believe in than just be dismissive of the issues going on in our country."


Earlier this month, Lovato brought students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School onstage to honor them, while singing "Warrior." In a interview with CBS, Lovato explained how inviting the students onstage was about spreading awareness about mental health issues soon after a traumatic event like a school shooting.


"It has nothing to do with politics," mentioned Demi. "It’s about healing. It was how can we help these students heal from what they’ve been through? These students that came here today and shared their stories are so incredibly brave courageous and so they really are warriors in my eyes."


Read Demi Lovato's entire Billboard cover story here.