On this episode of The Rolling Stone Interview, Charlie Puth opens up about shedding his “cringe” era, unlearning industry expectations, and finally letting go of the performative version of himself that once fueled his rise. In a wide-ranging conversation with Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt, Puth talks about love, marriage, fatherhood, and the creative reckoning behind Whatever’s Clever!, his most fully realized album to date. It’s a candid conversation about growth, self-doubt, and the clarity that comes with allowing yourself to be heard – both on record and off.

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