Shawn Mendes Wore Orange Shirt to Wango Tango Festival 2022 for a Very Important Reason

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Shawn Mendes is making a statement through his fashion choices.

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On Saturday (June 4), the 23-year-old “Treat You Better” singer hit the stage.

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For a performance during the 2022 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Festival at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

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While on stage, Shawn stopped midway through his performance to explain why he was wearing an orange T-shirt.

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Revealing the special significance behind the color.

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“We are wearing the color orange to raise awareness to end gun violence in America,” Shawn told the crowd

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