'We have to rise above': Demi Lovato hits out at body-shamers by sharing cruel tweets during Sorry Not Sorry performance at American Music Awards
She previously quit all social media after online trolls became too much for her to bear.
And 25-year-old Demi Lovato returned fire to her haters on Sunday when she took the stage at LA's Microsoft Theater to perform her song Sorry Not Sorry.
But before performing, actual mean tweets about the singer were projected onto a screen, including one calling the former Barney & Friends child actress 'fat' and another that said 'I hate you'.
No time for hate: 25-year-old Demi Lovato returned fire to her haters on Sunday when she took the stage at LA's Microsoft Theater to perform her song Sorry Not Sorry
As the Skyscraper hitmaker strolled up to the stage, she told the star-studded crowd, 'There’s so much hate in this world. We have to rise above. And never say sorry.'
She then launched into the lead single off her latest album Tell Me You Love Me called Sorry Not Sorry with a bevy of backup dancers behind her.
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The song was intended as a put down to trolls who body-shamed her and haters in general.
'You're ugly': One of the offensive tweets that was flashed up onscreen before Lovato's performance
Haters gonna hate: Lovato has previously admitted that online hatred gets to her, but now she's taking a stand
Stronger: Some of the hateful messages were startling in their amount of venom towards the pop star
Troll takedown: Before she performed, actual mean tweets about the singer were projected onto a screen, including one calling the former Barney & Friends child actress 'fat'
Not sorry: As the Skyscraper hitmaker strolled up to the stage, she told the star-studded crowd, 'There’s so much hate in this world. We have to rise above. And never say sorry'
The Sonny With A Chance actress wore a black, bejeweled bodice for the performance, paired with black cargo pants.
She towered on black skyscraper heels with silver highlights.
The Heart Attack hitmaker wore her straight raven tresses untied and parted down the center.
Bodice-ripper: The Sonny With A Chance actress wore a black, bejeweled bodice for the performance, paired with black cargo pants
Long hair don't care: The Heart Attack hitmaker wore her straight raven tresses untied and parted down the center
Earlier in the evening, Demi also created a stir by bringing as her guest to the AMAs Virginia's first openly transgender legislator Danica Roem.
The hitmaker is a vocal activist for transgender rights and last year took a stand against North Carolina's now infamous bathroom law during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
Demi turned heads at this year's awards show; the dark haired beauty looked incredible in a strapless lace gown.
Woman of the hour: Earlier in the evening, Demi also created a stir by bringing as her guest to the AMAs Virginia's first openly transgender legislator Danica Roem
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Demi Lovato looked sultry while channeling Old-Hollywood glamour on the AMA red carpet.
Wearing Russian designer Ester Abners stunning gown from the spring 2018 collection, the look was mesmerizing when paired with her raven locks and stunning earrings.
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Rocking the boat: The hitmaker is a vocal activist for transgender rights and last year took a stand against North Carolina's now infamous bathroom law
The Cool For Summer singer flaunted her assets in the low-cut dress, which had a sweetheart neckline.
The black and nude number ruched at the waist with a mini train of fabric trailing behind her.
Demi styled the curve hugging dress with diamond jewelry and her long raven locks cascading over one shoulder.
Nice mane: The Cool For Summer singer flaunted her assets in the low-cut dress, which had a sweetheart neckline
Bruno Mars cleaned up the AMAs, taking six awards including the Artist Of The Year, Favorite Pop/Rock album and Favorite Soul/R&B album for 24K Magic.
Lady Gaga took the Best Female Pop/Rock artist award over Rihanna and newcomer Alessia Cara.
One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan won New Artist Of The Year for his efforts as a solo artist.
And Justin Bieber was a winner on the night as well, winning Favorite Pop/Rock song for Despacito with Luis Fonzi and Daddy Yankee.
Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross is host of the event as her legendary musician mother Diana Ross took home the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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