US singer Teddy Swims opened up on Friday about the abuse he experienced at the hands of his ex-girlfriend, and called for increased awareness on the issue.
The pop star, 31, appeared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show and told the hosts that his latest single called The Door drew on his experiences as a victim of partner abuse.
'The lyrics go "I saved my life when I showed you the door." I was in a relationship at the time that was really killing me,' Teddy began.
'I know a lot more men on the planet are abusive, but it can also be the opposite way too. I was getting abused for a bit and it was tough.'
Teddy then said he later broke up with his former partner and eventually managed to somewhat reconcile with her, so they could maintain a friendship.
'We are now like "hi" from a distance. It doesn't matter how much you love someone, sometimes you just don't blend together.
'I stayed in it way too long because I loved the person. I could believe that somebody was going to turn around, this was over a year ago.'
He added he was now in a happy relationship with his 'amazing' new girlfriend Raiche Wright, 28, who was performing on his tour with him.
US singer Teddy Swims (pictured) opened up on Friday about the abuse he experienced at the hands of his ex-girlfriend, and called for increased awareness on the issue
The hitmaker is currently thrilling Aussies with his blockbuster I've Tried Everything But Therapy tour.
He made headlines earlier this week after he brought his Brisbane show to a halt on Tuesday night after members of the crowd violated his strict concert safety rules by brawling.
This prompted Teddy to abruptly pause his performance and publicly call out the rulebreakers.
The pop star, 31, appeared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show and told the hosts that his latest single called The Door drew on his experiences as a victim of partner abuse
The brawlers were quickly escorted away by security and the hitmaker was then able to resume his concert.
Fortunately, the rest of the concert went smoothly and Teddy had the crowd screaming for more as he belted out his best known hits.
Teddy Swims - born Jaten Dimsdale - is a US pop star who had a top five hit in Australia last year with his R&B song Lose Control.
He will next perform at Hordern Pavillion in Sydney on Friday before taking the stage at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on Saturday and Sunday.
He added he was now in a happy relationship with his 'amazing' new girlfriend Raiche Wright, 28, who was performing on his tour with him. Pictured together
