Nelly Furtado’s Shocking Exit from Music: The Dark Truth Behind the Online Attacks Revealed
So here’s a kicker for ya — Nelly Furtado just dropped a bombshell on Instagram, telling everyone she’s hitting the pause button on her music career indefinitely. Yep, the “Say It Right” singer’s stepping back after flaunting what folks generously called a “new thick look” at Manchester Pride. Now, whether you’re shook, thrilled, or just plain puzzled by this twist, it ignites some serious questions: when did confidence become headline news, and why is stepping away because of public opinion still a thing? Dive into the highs, lows, and all the internet chatter swirling around her unexpectedly bold move — because Nelly’s farewell isn’t just about the music, it’s about owning your story, thick or thin. LEARN MORE
Nelly Furtado took to her Instagram to announce an indefinite hiatus from music months after she surprised fans with what was described as a new “thick” look.
The term was used to refer to the songstress’s substantially larger frame at a recent Manchester Pride concert.
More recently, on October 24, the “Say it Right” singer indicated that it would be her last appearance as a professional singer.
- Furtado announces indefinite hiatus from music.
- Singer reflected on 25 years since Whoa, Nelly! and her early career milestones.
- Fans are divided over her “thick” look, but many are in awe of her confidence.
Nelly Furtado reminisced about her first professional performance as a singer
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She made the announcement on Instagram, showing a picture of herself as a 20-year-old posing in a pink dress.“Twenty five years ago today my first album Whoa, Nelly! was released,” she reminisced.
“In the first slide I am 20 years old, about to play my first show as a professional artist at Lilith Fair.”
“I went down to a store called “Original” on Queen West in Toronto and shopped for that pink dress and some sparkly platform shoes to perform in,” she recalled.
“It was so meaningful and my artist self felt so updated.”
She hoped that her music would one day inspire someone
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In the post, she observed how two and a half decades later, her music is being heard by another generation.
She took a step back to the turn of the century and remembered hoping some kid would blow the dust off her first vinyl one day and find inspiration in it.
“I could never have guessed that there would be so many new ways to discover ‘old’ music in 2025!”
“To have so many people rediscovering my music has been surreal and joyful. It’s been so fun embracing this opportunity, getting out on stage again and seeing up close, the true lasting power of good music.”
Not all netizens were critical of Furtado’s new look
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Not shy of her new look at all, she made reference to the second visual of herself while performing Berlin.
A video of her during a performance on stage depicts a broader version of Furtado, who, 15 years ago, boasted a sleeker look, and raised eyebrows with her Justin Timberlake, Timberland collaborations of 2010.
But unlike some outlets’ portrayals of overwhelmingly negative reactions to her new look, netizens were startled, but not all of them critical.
She has previously called on fans to be body neutral
“This is not the real Nelly Furtado anymore, I miss the 00s” lamented a supporter.
“Why are we the only country with 200+ lb pop stars?” complained another.
But the 46-year-old has on more than one occasion proven unfazed by these comments and in February showed off her curves in an orange bikini, the Daily Mail reported.
“HAVE A BODY NEUTRAL 2025, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, LOVE WITH EVERY INCH OF YOUR HEART THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES THIS YEAR,” she tagged the image.
Many netizens think Furtado looks great
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Fans were as awed by the post as they were by the recent sightings. In fact, she seemed to be winning more people over with her new look, albeit at the twilight of her career.
“When she was skinny I wasn’t a fan. Now she thick, I’m a fan,” wrote a netizen.
“Oh wow she’s not skinny anymore but I still love her,” remarked another.
“She looks great to me! She’s thicker but she still has a beautiful body!” echoed another person in agreement.
The 45-year-old singer had hinted at aesthetic pressures in February, but did not elaborate
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Furtado’s February post came with a telling admission:
“This year I became aware of the aesthetic pressure of my work in a brand new way, while simultaneously I experienced new levels of self love and genuine confidence from within.”
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While she is yet to elaborate on what exactly the “aesthetic pressure” is, one netizen read into it and delivered their thoughts unfiltered.
“Holy moly,” they exclaimed. “I can see why you’re stepping away from the spotlight. I would too if I had let myself go like you have.”
Her goodbye has a ring of finality to it
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Notably, she makes it sound as if she is out of the game for good when she writes:
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