- James Reid posted a video teaser of his new single, 16B on Instagram.
- A netizen slammed his friends and family on using James for their own career advancement.
- James responded to the said netizen and defended his loved ones on the matter.
James Reid recently posted a video teaser of his new single, 16B on Instagram. He and his friend, Mat Olivades produced the said song and Henzon Lee created the cover art for it.
James shared how happy he on writing his own lyrics and melodies. He also created his own music label, Careless Music Manila, which handled the production of all his new songs.
A netizen wrote how James’ social circle is just using him to get their big breaks. The netizen also included James’ siblings, Lauren and Tom, on using the actor for their own career advancement and continued that James remains the one who gave them sources of living.
“Nabigyan mo na rin ng katuparan @james ang dream ng mga kaibigan mo like @loxprod (Justin Valiente) na humihingi na ng work, oh ayan xa na ang director ng mv mo! Oha! Kya dikit ng dikit! C @zonlee (Henzon Lee) nman, f na f na ang cool ng art nya, jusko ang babaduy nman! C @narez_ (Narez La Fuego) anong work ang ibibigay mo @james? PA?”
The netizen also continued on to drag Tom’s girlfriend in their own personal vendetta. They continued to shame Lauren on partying with her friends.
“Oi bigyan mo nman ng work c @tomdareid (Tom Reid) espcially may bago na nmang palamunin yung jowa niya! Bka mas malakas pa yan lumamon ky ashley, next mv mo, c @tomdareid at jowa na director kc ng-aaral sa cebu dba? Pra sulit nman yung pangtuition mo no? Tapos @jams will post, IM SO PROUD OF MY BRO @tomdareid”, binigyan mo na c @laurenreidabook (Lauren Reid) ng break nun, nging cover girl sa lhat ng magazine, yun lang walang bumibili, and ang laki na nyang babae ngayon, khit todo workout, puro walwal nman!”
James responded to the said netizen and only have kind words to say to the said netizen. James also shared that talented people surrounds him and it only encourages him to make something beautiful with them, giving all the credits to his friends and family.
“you’re looking at it wrong. Im lucky to be around such talented people and even more lucky to call them friends. Can you say you’ve helped your loved ones in a way that allows them to express themselves creatively and made something beautiful together?”
James challenged the said netizen to do better art or music if they don’t like what they’re seeing and hearing. He also asked the said netizen to contribute and stop complaining. Their hateful words will never get to him. James also shared that if they want to get to him, they should speak love and creation.
“If you don’t like what you hear or see, then DO BETTER. Don’t complain. Contribute. Everyone knows hateful opinions don’t get to me. If you want to get to me, speak of love and creation. If you allow hate to manifest through you that’s all you’ll receive. You gotta give love to get it girl.”
