LeBron James Joins Growing Celebrity Social Media Break Trend

LeBron James is the latest celebrity to take a break from social media, announcing his hiatus on November 21st with a post on Instagram and X, formerly Twitter.

His decision followed a reshared post by Kevin Durant’s manager, Rich Kleiman, critiquing the media’s negative sports coverage.

LeBron’s move mirrors a growing trend among stars like Selena Gomez, who paused her online presence in January to focus on “what really matters,” and Billie Eilish, who deleted her social media apps after facing online hate.

Whether it’s about mental health, avoiding negativity, or stepping back from the digital spotlight, these breaks highlight how even the most high-profile figures need time to unplug.