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Blackbear (stylized as blackbear) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer known for his genre-blending music that incorporates elements of pop, hip-hop, R&B, and alternative rock.Born Matthew Tyler Musto in Daytona Beach, Florida, Blackbear gained initial recognition through MySpace. He co-wrote Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' (2012) and achieved significant solo success starting with his 2015 EP 'Deadroses' and the hit single 'do re mi' (2017). He is the founder of Beartrap Sound and known for prolific output and collaborations.

• He adopted the stage name 'Blackbear' after a friend commented he looked like a 'big black bear' while wearing a black hoodie.
• Blackbear has been open about his struggles with addiction, mental health, and chronic health issues, including Crohn's disease, often reflecting these themes in his lyrics.
• His personal life, including relationships and fatherhood, frequently serves as direct inspiration for his emotionally raw music.
• Despite major label interest, he has often chosen to release music independently through his own label, Beartrap Sound, valuing creative control.
• He was a founding member of the alternative R&B collective MOD SUN alongside rappers like Mod Sun and others, though he later focused on his solo career.