In an emotionally charged open letter shared publicly, the Fast & Furious star spoke candidly about the psychological struggles many Black men face but rarely express.
He listed conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, emotional burnout, and the feeling of being unappreciated, describing them as common realities hidden behind strength and responsibility.
Gibson highlighted what he described as an imbalance in emotional labour, noting that Black men are frequently expected to show up for others while suppressing their own pain.
“We’ve been selfless. Showing up in everyone’s trauma. Praying over people. Covering them. Saving them,” he wrote.
However, he said that support often disappears when those same men begin to struggle themselves.
“When it’s our turn to fall apart, the phone goes quiet. No visits. No presence. No reciprocity,” Gibson stated, adding pointedly, “That ends now.”
The entertainer called for a shift in mindset, encouraging Black men to place value on their emotional wellbeing without guilt.
Gibson highlighted what he described as an imbalance in emotional labour, noting that Black men are frequently expected to show up for others while suppressing their own pain.
“We’ve been selfless. Showing up in everyone’s trauma. Praying over people. Covering them. Saving them,” he wrote.
However, he said that support often disappears when those same men begin to struggle themselves.
“When it’s our turn to fall apart, the phone goes quiet. No visits. No presence. No reciprocity,” Gibson stated, adding pointedly, “That ends now.”
The entertainer called for a shift in mindset, encouraging Black men to place value on their emotional wellbeing without guilt.
According to him, strength should no longer be measured by silence or endurance, but by self-awareness and self-preservation.
“This is the year of boundaries, healing, strategy, ownership, and self-love,” he declared.
Gibson also rejected the idea that prioritising mental health is a sign of weakness. Instead, he framed it as an essential part of purpose, leadership, and legacy.
“This is the year Black men choose peace and purpose,” he said, emphasising that wellbeing must be central to success.
He concluded his message with a powerful affirmation aimed at Black men everywhere: “Your life matters. Your legacy matters.”
Gibson’s message has resonated widely, drawing praise for addressing a topic often overlooked in conversations about masculinity, culture, and responsibility.
“This is the year of boundaries, healing, strategy, ownership, and self-love,” he declared.
Gibson also rejected the idea that prioritising mental health is a sign of weakness. Instead, he framed it as an essential part of purpose, leadership, and legacy.
“This is the year Black men choose peace and purpose,” he said, emphasising that wellbeing must be central to success.
He concluded his message with a powerful affirmation aimed at Black men everywhere: “Your life matters. Your legacy matters.”
Gibson’s message has resonated widely, drawing praise for addressing a topic often overlooked in conversations about masculinity, culture, and responsibility.