British music star FKA Twigs has openly discussed the criticism and abuse she has suffered since going public about her relationship with actor Robert Pattinson.

Speaking to the New York Times about the experience of being pursued by the tabloid media and paparazzi, she stated:

“I can't begin to explain how awful it is… It makes you want to just stop everything sometimes. It makes you want to smash your face into the mirror.”

The Ivor Novello-nominated musician also revealed the racist abuse she has had to deal with online:

“It's relentless. There's no amount of songs I can sing or dances I can dance that will prove to them I'm not a monkey.”

However, the ‘Pendulum’ star has made it clear that she will not forsake her music over her treatment by the media and online trolls:

“Nothing can impale my work or make me choose not to say things a certain way or make an image the way I want. I didn't see my life going this way at all. But it's worth it. I'm so happy.”

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Watch FKA Twigs and Robert Pattinson arriving at the Met Gala below: