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- With her rise in popularity, it's clear that Petras is doing just that—making everyone, both cis and trans, feel good through her musical talent and unapologetic personality. And she's only getting started.
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Jun 23, 2023 · Kim Petras has made history many times over. But as she releases her major-label debut album, 'Feed the Beast,' she says she's just getting started.
- Kim Petras Is from Germany
- She Grew Up Listening to Pop Music
- Petras Underwent Gender Confirmation Surgery at 16
- 'Unholy' Has Made History More Than Once
- She Wants Her Music to Be Universal
Born and raised in Cologne, Germany, the future pop star began writing songs when she was 13 years old and relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her career in music when she was 19. With no connections or contacts in the music industry, Petras hit the open mic circuit in L.A., sending her songs and scouting for people willing to write with her. "Movin...
Even though Petras grew up in rural Germany, she was heavily influenced by American greats such as Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears. "[Pop music]means everything to me," she told PEOPLE. "When I was a kid, I used to not really have friends in school. I hated going to school — I got bullied pretty bad. I used to run home from school and wat...
Though the age of maturation for gender confirmation surgery in Germany is 18, Petras was able to get special permissions to undergo the procedure at 16 years old. According to a 2007 article written by German publication Stern, Petras had the full support of both her parents as she was going through the process — which she also mentioned during he...
Aside from their Grammy win at Sunday's show, Smith and Petras have also made history in other sectors. In October 2022, "Unholy" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Smith the first-ever openly non-binary solo artist and Petras the first openly transgender solo artist to reach the top of the chart since its inception in 1991. "NUMBER ONE...
Though the "If Jesus Was A Rockstar" singer is proud of and vocal about her identity, she has also been clear about not wanting to be boxed in or reduced to her gender. "I feel like my songs are good because they're relatable to anybody. I feel like that is a big part of the equality that I want: for people to realize that everybody's just equal an...
Petras started uploading cover songs to MySpace in 2007, and later gambled on a move to Los Angeles in the hope of becoming a pop star. "I played every gay club in America, I danced on...
Sep 15, 2021 · The pop star, once known only as a neon silhouette, is preparing a global takeover and has the talent to pull it off. German musician Kim Petras has been laying the groundwork for a serious pop takeover for years, and her time is now. Here's what to know about the pop star.
Jun 23, 2023 · Kim Petras Says She's 'So Much More' Than Her Gender: 'Equality Is Being Known as a Great Artist' (Exclusive) The pop star, who released her major label debut album 'Feed the Beast' on Friday,...
Apr 21, 2023 · She started to have hormone-replacement therapy in 2005 aged 12. She then appeared on television shows and documentaries discussing her medical gender transition in an attempt to have early...
May 16, 2023 · As a young girl growing up in “the middle of nowhere, Germany” in the early aughts — she was born in Cologne — Petras first became internationally famous when she publicly discussed her gender...
