Halsey (born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter and performer known for her distinctive voice and genre-blending sound across pop, electropop, alternative, and R&B. Rising to fame with her debut album Badlands (2015), she’s since delivered multiple successful records and global hits, including the chart-topping collaboration “Closer” with The Chainsmokers and her own Without Me, while also earning major music awards and Grammy nominations. Beyond music, Halsey is recognized for their candid lyricism and advocacy on issues like mental health and social justice