Lady Gaga has given a candid interview about how her life changed after being sexually assaulted as a teenager.
The chart-topping singer was raped at the age of 19 and has admitted the incident had a profound impact on how she's lived her life ever since.
The star, who attended Billboard's 10th Annual Women in Music luncheon at Cipriani in New York on Friday with her fiance Taylor Kinney, opened up during an interview on Thursday.
While promoting The Hunting Ground, a documentary on campus rape, she told TalkTimes: 'The only person in this scenario that can heal you is yourself, and that is the complicated process.'
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Confident: Lady Gaga wowed in all-white satin two-piece set, revealing her toned body while heading to Billboard's 10th Annual Women in Music luncheon with her fiancé, Taylor Kinney, in New York City on Friday
Gaga, now 29, said she kept the harrowing incident to herself for years, admitting she didn't know how to cope with the emotional turmoil.
'I didn't tell anyone for I think seven years,' she explained.
'I didn't know how to even think about it, I didn't know how to accept it, I didn't know how to not blame myself or think it was my fault. It was something that really changed my life. It changed who I was completely. It changed my body, it changed thoughts.'
Gaga also admitted there were times she blamed herself for the attack.
Dazzling: The 29-year-old stepped out one day after she candidly talked about the aftermath of her rape; pictured at Friday's Billboard Women in Music luncheon in New York City
She shared: 'After it happened, I'm like, 'But what did I do in my life to bring this upon myself?' There was some sort of maybe religious guilt attached to it that I had somehow inspired the violence.
'Because of the way that I dress, and the way that I'm provocative as a person, I thought that I had brought it on myself in some way - that it was my fault.'
However, the 'Born This Way' hitmaker said she's since turned her pain into new-found strength and resolve.
Inked: The tattoo aficionado put her body art on display
Out and about: The star and her fiance heading to the Billboard luncheon on Friday
She explained: 'When somebody says to me, 'Oh, that happened to you?' 'Oh, did that damage you?' I'm thinking to myself, 'You don't know who the f**k I am now! You don't want to meet me in an alleyway. What I've been through.'
'You can own your pain and it can be a good part of you.'
Now she hopes to inspire other women.
Power couple: The Applause singer stunned in the light hued ensemble, wearing a silky maxi skirt and cleavage-revealing bralette while Taylor looked dapper in an all-black suit
Dazzling: The beauty styled her platinum blonde hair sleek with a fringe and opted for minimal makeup for the lunchtime event
She said: 'I'm here because when I look out onto the sea of beautiful young faces that I get to sing and dance for, I see a lot of people who have secrets that are killing them.
'We don't want you to keep your pain inside and let it rot like an old apple on your counter, you know? It's like, just get rid of all that trash. Let's get rid of it together.'
On Friday, Gaga joined a host of female performers at Cipriani on 42nd Street for the Billboard even, including Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Ciara.
She also shared a sweet moment on the red carpet with her friend and collaborator, Tony Bennett.
Gaga was named Billboard's Woman Of The Year last week.
Charming: Taylor who couldn't keep his eyes off of his bride-to-be, proved to be the ultimate gentleman as gave her a helping up the steps
Showstopper: The Edge Of Glory artist wore sky high heels, adding delicate diamond stud earrings and her engagement ring for a sparkling touch
On the go: The lovebirds, who met on the set of her music video, 'You And I,' became engaged in February 2015, after dating for four years
Loved: The singer appeared to be in good spirits with her beau Taylor Kinney on her arm
Old friends: The singer posed up with close pal Tony Bennett - whom she currently has a Christmas campaign with for Barnes and Noble
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