British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan has opened up in a powerful new interview, reflecting on the traumatic turning point in his life when a violent attack left both physical and emotional scars — and changed the way he saw the world.
The 30-year-old chart-topper, known for hits like “Little Bit of Love” and “Remind Me”, spoke candidly about the assault he suffered as a teenager, which became a defining moment not only in his personal life but in the emotional depth of his music.
“One night I was just walking home from a party and got jumped,” Grennan said. “It was completely random. No reason. Just violence. I went from thinking I was loved and part of something, to suddenly feeling like the world hated me.”
The brutal attack left him hospitalized and deeply shaken — not just by the physical pain, but by the emotional fallout that followed. He described how the incident fractured his sense of trust and belonging.
“It flipped a switch in me,” he admitted. “It made me close off. I stopped being open. I was angry. But eventually, music became my way out. My voice became my way of healing.”
From Trauma to Triumph
While Grennan has previously referenced the incident in passing, this is the first time he’s gone into such emotional detail. His honesty comes at a time when more male artists are speaking openly about mental health, vulnerability, and the long-term impact of trauma.
Grennan credits therapy, songwriting, and the support of family and fans with helping him process what happened.
“I realised I had to choose: stay in that dark place, or turn it into something. That pain became a part of my story — but not the end of it.”
A Voice for Resilience
Now, with multiple platinum records and sold-out tours behind him, Grennan is using his platform to encourage others — especially young men — to talk about emotional wounds, even those that don’t leave visible marks.
“I thought I had to act tough, be silent. But real strength is admitting when you’re hurting,” he said. “If this helps even one person not feel alone, then it’s worth saying.”
