Born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane on September 29, 1994, in Edison, New Jersey, Halsey emerged as a raw, genre-defying force in music, her ethereal voice and kaleidoscopic aesthetic—framed by ever-shifting hair colors, intricate tattoos, and a fierce, androgynous edge—capturing the chaos of modern youth. Self-releasing her debut EP Room 93 in 2014 after a viral SoundCloud track, she skyrocketed with the 2015 album Badlands, a brooding electropop odyssey that blended dark synths with introspective fury, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawning hits like “New Americana.” Her accolades reflect this meteoric rise: three Grammy nominations, three Billboard Music Awards (including Top Hot 100 Artist in 2017), an American Music Award, and an MTV Video Music Award, among others, affirming her as a pivotal voice in alternative pop. Pushing sonic boundaries, Halsey’s fourth studio album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power (2021), teamed her with Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for a gothic, industrial soundscape laced with themes of motherhood, identity, and rage, earning a Grammy nod for Best Alternative Music Album and underscoring her evolution from Tumblr poet to arena provocateur.
Halsey’s fearless artistry presses on amid industry headwinds and personal triumphs, her confessional style weaving vulnerability into every note. Her fifth album, The Great Impersonator (2024), a shape-shifting exploration of fame and fragmentation, faced label scrutiny for its commercial metrics despite critical acclaim and sold-out shows, prompting her candid revelation that she’s “not allowed” to craft a follow-up yet.
Undeterred, she’s reignited fan frenzy with the “Back to Badlands Tour,” a 2025-2026 trek kicking off October 14 in Los Angeles and wrapping February 20 in London, revisiting her breakthrough era with reimagined anthems and raw intimacy.
Offstage, as a mother to son Ender since 2021, she navigates health battles with lupus and endometriosis through unfiltered social media, while her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, and reproductive justice—via partnerships like the Preeclampsia Foundation—amplifies marginalized stories with unflinching honesty. Teasing cryptic visuals and potential indie pivots, Halsey’s blend of sonic rebellion, emotional candor, and resilient spirit signals horizons ripe for reinvention.
Halsey’s Official Webpage
Halsey’s Instagram link