r/Blackbear

ILM was such a hit or miss for some people. No matter anyone’s opinion is it genuinely fair to say it wasn’t a good album bc of it being such a coin flip? Stay with me here. With all these recent events taking place, would it be fair to say the reason it sucked is because it was all “performative” and not from the heart¿ I’m also seeing a correlation I think. Fans who loved ILM and fell for that sheet are the ones shocked bear is the way bear is. On the flip side those who disliked ILM is not surprised bear is bear.

I didn’t like ILM. I listened to it like twice

I’m having a really hard time with everything that has come out about him recently because his music has always been huge to me and has helped me through so much. But with all the recent stuff I’ve learned about idk if I can still support him. I’m curious if anyone else is having this problem or if you still listen to his music why do you?

“What's up, Bear?

I've been worrying about you lately, man

I was lookin' at some of your pictures

You was lookin' a little crazy, man

Your eyes was hazy, man

And it's cool to have fun

But maybe think for just once

How your girl would feel if

She lost her baby, man

You know, we need you 'round for a while

You really make fly music

Psh, I used to hide my pain in drugs

I hope that's not what you're doin'

You should maybe try somethin' different

Other than prescriptions

Like findin' religion or designin' a vision

It's your decision, just my opinion

Like we all do get high if I want to

I'm worried about you, Bear”

I hope he gets help soon. As much as I think he’s a douche, I still wish the best for him. He has children, and his music helped me so much through my worst..

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I used to be a HUGE fan of his music but eventually just started listening less and less. I recently ‘rediscovered’ him and while doing so I’ve seen all the stuff on Reddit referencing his ‘allegations and recent behaviour’ but can’t find any specifics, could anyone give me a run down?

I’ve been a fan of both mgk and blackbear for almost over a decade now and it seems like both of them had tough pasts dealing with drugs and hectic dating lives and everything. But mgk seems to be more mature now and seems to be going in a good direction. But bear? Ihdk. What do y’all think?

been around since tumblr days & his unreleased music on soundcloud almost 10 years ago. Lowkey grew up on his music, posters on my wall and merch and everything, even writing fanfics 😭

with the allegations coming up and his poor & embarrassing life choices i literally cannot listen to his music anymore bc it feels wrong & disgusting