Ryan Adams is breaking his silence months after sexual misconduct allegations.
In February, a New York Times story alleged the musician manipulated and harassed women sexually and emotionally. The allegations resulted in the cancellation of his U.K. and Ireland tour.
Adams, who last posted to social media in February, took to Instagram on Friday night with a series of posts. One of the photos was captioned with a lengthy message that appeared to reference the allegations.
“I have a lot to say. I am going to. Soon. Because the truth matters. It’s what matters most. I know who I am. What I am. It’s time people know. Past time,” he wrote. “All the beauty in a life cannot be reduced to rubble for confusion, ignoring truths that destroy all the good in us.”
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“I have a lot to say. I am going to. Soon. Because the truth matters. It’s what matters most. I know who I am. What I am. It's time people know. Past time. All the beauty in a life cannot be reduced to rubble for confusion, ignoring truths that destroy all the good in us. This madness and misunderstanding. There’s enough of that in this world My work was always meant to be a map for the lost. I’ve tried my best to be open and accountable. Not a billboard. I mean, maybe for being flawed. I’ve always wanted to help. I’m trying. So, soon… because it’s time to get back to what I do best. I’m here for the music, for the love and for making things better. I didn’t have an easy life. I lost my brother the day the Prisoner Tour ended. Every night wondering if he would be alive. He was proud of me. My family and my friends were there for that. And so many great fans. For the Meineres community who suffer every day. This music was for then. It mattered. And that was always for it to help. So let’s do that. THAT will matter. The amends made and things lost in the noise, that should’ve mattered too. I want to be a part of that healing. To go play have some great shows and put out these badass records. Believe Women. Believe Truth. But never give up on being part of solutions, and healing. I’ve lost friends who have passed away in this time of self reflection and silence. I can’t be like that. There’s been too much that mattered. Thank you for your kindness, your support and for this time I needed to decide how I could be a part of a better tomorrow for everybody. Sometimes that peace comes from opening yourself up. That’s who I want to be. Here’s to that. With love and with faith- In all of us and our best and our faults RA
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Adams then went on to say he “didn’t have an easy life,” talking about the loss of his brother and how family, friends, fans and music were there for him through it.
“Believe Women. Believe Truth. But never give up on being part of solutions, and healing,” he continued. “Thank you for your kindness, your support and for this time I needed to decide how I could be a part of a better tomorrow for everybody. Sometimes that peace comes from opening yourself up. That’s who I want to be.”
In the Times story, Seven women – including Adams’ ex-wife Mandy Moore and singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers – and more than a dozen other associates accused Adams of championing aspiring female artists and then exploiting them and stifling their ambitions, often for his own sexual gain.
The Times also reported that the FBI’s New York field office was investigating whether the 44-year-old musician committed a crime by having phone sex and exchanging graphic texts with an underage girl.
Contributing: Maeve McDermott
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