Halsey's biography
She's been called the voice of a new generation: a unique phenomenon that blends pop culture glamor with street art rebellion. But Halsey insists she hasn't done anything outstanding yet – the match tattoo on her arm will only "light up" once she writes her defining song.
Childhood
The singer's real name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane. "Halsey" is an anagram of her real name. She created it at 14, and since then prefers everyone – even family and friends – call her by that name:Halsey was born in the small town of Edison, New Jersey on September 29, 1994. She has Italian and African American heritage. She's the eldest of Chris and Nicole Frangipani's children. Halsey has two younger brothers Dante and Sevian. Her father ran a small car dealership while her mother worked at a local hospital. Fan legend claims Halsey was homeless after her parents kicked her out, forcing her to perform on Washington's streets. But the reality is quite different.Halsey is something like an exaggerated manifestation of all my traits, my alter ego.
Music career
In 2012, she auditioned for The X Factor but didn't make it through the selection process. Soon after, she wrote the song "Ghost," which launched her path to success.
Halsey joined the international anti-violence movement, participating in protest marches. Her powerful speech gained widespread media coverage, with fellow demonstrators including Mila Kunis and Eva Longoria.
Halsey's private life
The singer's first relationship didn't work out. She fell in love with her mother's fitness trainer. Halsey says she was devastated by the unrequited love, but within a year she could barely remember his name.
