TBT: 10 Shawn Mendes Throwbacks That You Have To See Right Now

This is a VIP (a very important post).

Over the past five years, Shawn Mendes has gone from a Toronto teen singing in his bedroom to performing at sold-out stadiums all over the world. His secret to success? Staying real. “Don’t stop being yourself and don’t stop loving yourself for who you are,” he smiles. 

Let’s take a look at some of Shawn’s very first social media posts – it’s so inspiring to see how he started out just like you – and to see far he’s come!

1. We know you’ve totally taken a pic like this:

2. We love how Shawn’s close with his mom – Family is so important!

3. Remember when he covered Hunter Hayes?

4. And we love this collab he did with a pal:

5. This cover happened FIVE years ago!

6. Yep, he could have totally sat behind you in Math class:

7. He’s always had a great sense of humor:

8. He was just a regular high school student:

9. Who had the courage to share his passion:

10. And the rest is history:

We love you, Shawn!