9/21/2020
by
Heran Mamo
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Marshmello & Demi Lovato, “OK Not To Be OK”
NBA player Kevin Love didn’t jump on the remix of Demi Lovato and Marshmello‘s “OK Not To Be OK” collab, but he moderated a Twitter Q&A with them Monday (Sept. 21) about mental health.
This unpredictable year of 2020 has thrown curveball after curveball at us and our well-being. But both artists and the Cleveland Cavaliers player — who recently penned a personal essay about his mental health struggles — replied to fans who asked questions using the #OKNotToBeOK tag about what tools, from therapy to different hobbies to, they can use.
Thank you @kevinlove for being so open and honest with your mental health. You’ve been a leader in the sports world for this and I know you’ve inspired so many of your fans. It’s been incredible to watch
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) September 21, 2020
we have to do that more often @ddlovato. thank you for sharing all your great questions with us. and shout out @kevinlove for moderating and providing his insights. appreciate you both #OkNotToBeOk
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) September 21, 2020
“It’s not easy some days, but knowing ‘it’s ok not to be ok’ has truly helped me with this,” the pop star responded to a fan who asked about motivating yourself even during the rough patches. “You have good days… and a couple bad days in between. We can’t stress ourselves with trying to be perfect. Love you too!”
Lovato and Marshmello dropped “OK Not To Be OK” last Thursday (Sept. 10) on World Suicide Prevention Day, which speaks to the toll our negative thoughts take on us, but how we’re feeling the same pressure and need a cathartic dance break.
“I’ve been using this time to dive head first into music. i’ve written more music now than ever before,” the smiley-faced DJ responded to a fan who asked about the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their creativity. “Now I don’t know how good the music is… but there is a lot of it.”
See their responses to the #OKNotToBeOK Q&A under the questions posted to Love’s Twitter below.
Do YOUR work first. The unknown has been tough for all of us. Try and crest a routine you can stick to and add to it slowly. You’ll be amazed what you’re capable of day after day.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) September 21, 2020
The connection with friends and family has been a renewed source of happiness and fulfillment for me. Also, find a new creative hobby that can act as an emotional outlet. Your heart and head will be better for it!
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) September 21, 2020
