Katy Perry has openly shared her concerns about fellow singer Benson Boone’s early career struggles. The pop icon said she was “really worried” about the hate Benson has faced on his way to stardom.
Benson Boone, known for his 2024 hit “Beautiful Things,” first gained attention during his time on American Idol in 2021. Katy Perry was a judge on the show at that time. Benson later left the competition to pursue his own path in music.
In a recent interview, Benson was asked if Katy ever took credit for his success after predicting he would win the show. He responded, “Do you want to know the actual truth? I actually think that she is really glad that I left the show.”
During a recent chat with Katy at an awards event, Benson said they caught up for a brief talk. He shared, “She was really happy for me. Also, really worried about me. I think she understands that when you start going through all of this, there’s just a lot of hate coming your way.”
He added that Katy also saw how many people expect things from artists like him. Benson explained, “She was more just checking in on me… She actually really is a lovely person.”
Katy told Benson that leaving American Idol was the best decision he ever made. Benson said, “She told me she was like, ‘leaving that show was the best thing you ever did.’”
When the interviewer noted that this comment wasn’t a slight on Katy’s role on the show, Benson agreed, saying, “No, not at all.”
Back then, Benson was unsure if music was the right path. He recalled, “I didn’t even know if I wanted to do music at that time. They reached out to me to be on the show because it was during COVID, so you couldn’t audition in person. They contacted a bunch of people because of videos posted online.”
At the time, Benson was in college and saw the opportunity as a chance to try something new. “I was like, I am in college, what do I have to lose? I will just go do this. It might be fun,” he added.
Since then, Benson Boone has risen to fame with his hit songs and continues to build his music career. Katy Perry’s support and concern highlight the challenges new artists face in the spotlight. She shows care beyond the fame and understands the pressures that come with sudden success.
This candid look at their friendship and Benson’s journey shows the human side of the music industry. Katy Perry’s words remind fans and artists alike that behind the spotlight, there is often struggle and hard work.