Huge rapper CANCELS all of his gigs for 2025 in emotional post as he reveals secret health battle
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ONE of Britain's biggest rappers has cancelled all upcoming gigs and any public events for the rest of the year to focus on his mental health.
Bru-C, whose given name is Josh Bruce, made the announcement on Instagram in an emotional post where he said it was "difficult for him to post."
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Rapper Bru-C has cancelled all of his gigs for 2025
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The rapper shared in an emotional post that he was struggling with his mental health
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The hip hop star said, "I was really hoping I wouldn't have to" announce his need to cancel all live shows, including his Glastonbury set, for the rest of 2025.
"I'm really sorry to announce I'm going to have to cancel all my upcoming show commitments for 2025/the foreseeable future," he wrote.
"Many of you know I've been struggling with mental health issues for some time now and I've tried my best to bury things and keep my life and career moving forward."
Bru-C explained that what he'd been going through "has got gradually worse over the last few years and I need to take another step back to try and get back to kind of stable place in my life."
He added that it was that "last thing" he wanted to do to let down fans but he needed to take the time to take get his life "back on track."
"I know a lot of people will have spent hard earned money to come out to the shows I'm booked at, and I really am sorry for the impact of this decision will have on you all," the rapper continued.
"I hope you understand I have to prioritise my own mental and physical health."
Bru-C continued: "I want you to know I'm seeking the right help and support, and I take none of this for granted. I just want to be better, when that will be I don't know."
He concluded by "sending love to anyone... who's struggling right now, don't give up."
Other hip hop stars reacted to Bru-C's message with their own words of support.
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"Brother the tunes you have are timeless. The main stage will always be ready for you! Go well king!" wrote rapper Gardna in the comments section.
DJ and musician, Example added: "Take your time man. Focus on yourself. Mad respect for this post. Hopefully it helps others. Love ya x"
Toddla T, a producer and singer commented: "we love you bro. a show is a show. they aint going anywhere .. you can enter the stage again in the future if u choose.. heal up and come back match fit just like when a baller mash up his ankle… take as long as you need."
Help for mental health
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support.
The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
Shout (for support of all mental health) www.giveusashout.org/get-help/, text 85258 to start a conversation
Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary).
YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too.
Rethink Mental Illness, www.rethink.org, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).
Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Bru-C, 33, has been recording and releasing music since 2014, notching up street anthems and boasting huge collaborations with Skepsis on 'Most High' and 'Take It Slow', 'Hide The Ting' with Darkzy & Window Kid, 'What's Going On' with Darkzy, 'Don't Wanna Know' (feat. Hadean), 'Weekend Boys' with Window Kid, Jamie Duggan & Booda, and popular drum & bass single 'Wagwarn' featuring Bassboy.
The rapper released his debut album, Original Sounds, in 2019 and two years later signed with Jay-Z's record label, Def Jam.
"It began in Nottingham, where I'm from around 2010, after a few years writing grime and trying to get noticed in rap battles, street battles etc," he told The Sun in 2019.
"Then when my son was born in 2012, I stepped back from the game to earn money working in a clothes shop as well as being a plasterer to help support him, before ending up even deeper into it with a career as a MC and vocalist on the rave scene and doing some events with Flex Records featuring dubstep and bassline."
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Bru-C was due to play the Arcadia stage at Glastonbury this year
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