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Over time, he explained that he\u2019s learned to accept the lack of support rather than letting it consume him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy family don\u2019t support my career. Never have and I\u2019ve made peace with that. I still take care of em,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Emtee also vented about the constant attention that comes with being recognized, admitting that at times he wishes strangers would give him space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes I wish people would leave me alone. I\u2019m very self-sufficient,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in the same series of posts, the award-winning artist pushed back on the idea that he fully identifies with the label of \u201ccelebrity,\u201d saying he doesn\u2019t view himself as a public figure in the traditional sense.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not a celebrity. I just happen to do this shit n I do it well,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>He then returned to the emotional impact of feeling unsupported at home, while also pointing to the encouragement he receives from his supporters nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people closest to me treat like shit. Dats y I love and appreciate the support \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 shows me,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<p>Since the posts went live, fans have responded in different ways. Some viewers expressed concern for Emtee, while others praised his honesty about family conflict and the mental strain that can come with life in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emtee has sparked conversation online after sharing a run of raw, emotional updates on X (formerly Twitter), where he opened up about a difficult relationship with his family, the weight that comes with fame, and his wish to keep more of his life out of the public eye. 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