Jhene Aiko Shares Feeling "#Triggered" When Going Through Depressive Moment

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The singer said she didn't want to revert to old habits.

Songstress Jhené Aiko is never shy about poetically expressing her emotions, especially with the public. The soft-spoken singer-songwriter has often used social media as a sort of therapy, enigmatically moving in and out of sharing cryptic images and messages that give followers hints as to how she's doing and what she's working on.

Earlier today Aiko told her Instagram followers that she had a depressive moment that almost spun her into a cycle that has crippled her in the past. Hoping that she could encourage others to keep moving forward when faced with adversity or thoughts of self-harm, she took to her Instagram Story to give insight into how she dealt with it. "One night I was so deep in my feelings, I was afraid of what I might do," she wrote. "I didn't want to revert to the same bad habits that have set me back time and time again. I realized that instead of running away from my emotions...I needed to sit with them, express myself and say whatever came to mind. It was healing to say the least...and now I feel a bit more free." She ended the message with a blue heart and the hashtag "#triggered."

Back in December, Aiko shared a now-deleted Instagram post where she uploaded a clip of a new track. It only lasted a few moments, but she sang, "I'm triggered when I see your face/Triggered when I hear your name." Maybe this is also a hint that fans can expect some new music coming from her soon?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.