Halsey is a force to be reckoned with. The American singer has been taking the music world by storm since she debuted in 2014 with her single “Ghost.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the years since, she’s released two successful albums, garnered multiple awards and nominations, and toured the world. She’s also become an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness. Here’s a closer look at this rising star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Halsey was born Ashley Frangipane in New Jersey in 1994. She began writing songs as a teenager and soon developed a following on social media platforms like Tumblr and Twitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2012, she self-released an EP called Room 93, which caught the attention of several record labels. She eventually signed with Astralwerks and released her first single, “Ghost,” in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Ghost” was a hit, and it catapulted Halsey into the spotlight almost overnight. She followed up with her debut album Badlands in 2015, which reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her sophomore album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, came out in 2017 and debuted at number one on the same chart. To date, Halsey has sold over five million records worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outside of her musical career, Halsey has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She came out as bisexual in a Rolling Stone interview in 2016 and has since spoken openly about her struggles with bipolar disorder. In 2018, she was named GLAAD’s Social Media Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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