Kim Petras

Born: 1992-08-27

Birthplace: Cologne, Germany

Biography

Kim Petras (born 27 August 1992) is a German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Between 2016 and 2020, she released music as an independent artist under her own imprint, BunHead Records, before signing with Republic Records.

After gaining international media attention for transitioning as a teenager, she released her debut EP, One Piece of Tape (2011), and wrote tracks for Fergie, JoJo, Skylar Simone, and Twice.

In 2021, Petras signed a record deal with Dr. Luke's Amigo Records and Republic Records. That year, she became the first transgender act to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Her discography includes; TURN OFF THE LIGHT, VOL. 1 (2018), Clarity (2019), TURN OFF THE LIGHT (2020), Slut Pop (2022), Feed The Beast (2023), Problématique (2023), Slut Pop Miami (2024) and Detour (2026).