FKA Twigs has opened up about overcoming the ‘brutal and violent’ chapters of her past in her recent feature for ELLE UK’s February issue.

The 37-year-old artist is currently in the spotlight promoting her latest albums, “Eusexua” and “Eusexua Afterglow.” In an interview with the magazine, she reflected on her journey towards self-advocacy after what she describes as being an ‘idiot’ during her twenties.

The singer’s candid revelations come on the heels of a significant personal milestone. Last year, she resolved her lawsuit against former partner Shia LaBeouf, nearly four years after she initiated the legal battle, accusing him of domestic abuse.

During a uniquely styled photo shoot for the publication, Twigs expressed that she has embraced both the positive and challenging experiences that have shaped her life.

Reflecting on her journey, she stated, “I’ve reached an age where I can truly look back at my life, recognizing the beautiful and amazing moments, alongside those that were really brutal and violent.”

‘I’m realising that I can hold my love of life and my artistry and the beauty of my life, and I can also hold the brutality and the sadness and the violence. I can hold things at the same time, and that feels really good.’ 

FKA Twigs has shared she’s overcome ‘brutal and violent’ moments in her life as she graced the cover of ELLE UK’s February issue

The singer has been promoting her new records Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow, and in a new interview with the publication, shared how she’s learned to speak up for herself 

She added that in the latter stages of her career she’s learned how to speak up, saying: ‘I’ve always wanted to be at this perfect cross point of growth and youth – to be able to be young and sexy and healthy – and also not be an idiot like I was in my 20s.’

Twigs also reflected on the struggles she faced growing up as a woman of colour, sharing she was living in a predominantly white area.

She said: ‘I’ve been born in a really interesting body. I’ve been born as a woman, as a person of colour, as an artist. 

‘That’s a really interesting concoction of ingredients to go through your life carrying. Someone could be a certain way towards you, and you couldn’t necessarily prove that it was wrong. 

‘There were no words for what we now call micro-aggressions. It was a different time – as long as they’re not calling me the N-word, it’s not considered an issue.’

Twigs previously shared she still ‘doesn’t feel safe’ despite settling her domestic abuse lawsuit with ex Shia.

According to court documents, the British musician (born Tahliah Debrett Barnett) requested to dismiss all claims against LaBeouf, 39, with prejudice, meaning she cannot bring the case back to court in the future.

The lawsuit, filed in 2020, sought $10million in damages for alleged sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress during the couple’s relationship.

She explained to THR.com: ‘I wouldn’t say I feel safe. I feel really passionate about being involved with organizations such as Sistah Space and No More, to help survivors in any way that I can.’

Posing for a quirky shoot with the magazine, Twigs shared that she’s learned to hold on to both the positive and negative times of her life

Twigs also reflected on the struggles she faced growing up as a woman of colour, sharing she was living in a predominantly white area

She said: ‘There were no words for what we now call micro-aggressions. It was a different time – as long as they’re not calling me the N-word, it’s not considered an issue’

The February issue of ELLE UK is on sale from January 2nd

She continued to The Hollywood Reporter: ‘I think it’s less about me at this point and more about looking forward. Just, you know, moving on with my life.’

The pair began dating after meeting on the set of LaBeouf’s 2019 semi-autobiographical film Honey Boy, in which Twigs was cast.

At the time of Twigs and LaBeouf’s settlement, attorneys for both parties confirmed the matter had been resolved privately.

In a statement, they said: ‘Committed to forging a constructive path forward, we have agreed to settle our case out of court.

‘While the details of the settlement will remain private, we wish each other personal happiness, professional success and peace in the future.’

Twigs’ original complaint included several disturbing allegations, including claims that LaBeouf knowingly gave her a sexually transmitted disease and once threatened to crash a car with her inside.

She also alleged he physically assaulted her at a gas station following that incident.

LaBeouf had denied many of the allegations against him.

The February issue of ELLE UK is on sale from January 2nd.