Austin Mahone Wants To Be Remembered For Being Fearless

Austin Mahone shows off his shirtless physique in the summer issue of Essential Homme magazine.

The 23-year-old singer opened up about being fearless, dating a fan, and not being popular in school. Check it:

On how he wants to be remembered: “I just want to be remembered for someone who was fearless. I want to not care what the rest of the world thinks of me. I want people to remember I went for it and made a real stamp in whatever industry I’m in. There have been times when I’ve wanted to take a breather, but nothing beats traveling the world and seeing fans sing your songs.”

On growing up in the country: “I was never a popular guy, I didn’t have many friends,” he reveals. “I left high school early and didn’t care what anyone was doing. I was a city boy living in a country town, and going from that to ‘You’re a superstar, girls are chasing you’ really helped me break out of my shell. Being a ram, you have to go headfirst in every situation and adapt—we go for what we want and don’t stop until we get it.”

On dating a fan: “I’ve dated a fan before. I can’t tell you who, I have to keep that a secret. She DM’d me—you know everybody can get a hold of anybody now. You can’t help who you fall in love with.”

For more from Austin, visit EssentialHommeMag.com!