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Sky Ferreira speaks out against "exhausting" online abuse and misogyny

Sky Ferreira has taken to Facebook to lament the abuse and misogynistic comments she receives online.

The 21-year-old US singer spoke of the the levels of abuse she is subject to via detractors and apparent fans through the internet.

She said: "I'm exhausted of (more than some) people telling me how I should look or be if I want to be a "pop star" & how they think it's okay to say vile & (sexually) abusive shit to me on a daily basis over the internet. I'm not only writing about myself...because almost every person has to deal with this. It's a shame because I now feel like I can't connect or directly speak with true fans.

"I'm not a mess, I'm not a drug addict, I'm not a slut or a bitch. I recently blocked someone because they were constantly harassing me & making fun of sexual abuse that happened in my past...Which I've publicly spoken about to hopefully help others. They came to one of my shows & my friend confronted the person. We were accused of being homophobic after. Which is absolutely insane because my friends,my family & a majority of my fans are homosexual. Sexuality, gender, race & age are irrelevant to me. As it should be for everyone by now."

Ferreira concluded her message by calling on people to report online abuse and treat others with respect.

She said: "Treating people like shit because you feel like shit doesn't help anyone. If you see hateful/disgusting/abusive comments,please start reporting it or deleting it. I think that's the only way we can start to lower that sort of thing from happening. Use the internet as a way to connect with others & LEARN. Show & spread compassion. <33333"

Watch Sky Ferreira in action below: