Kim Petras

Kim Petras is a German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, known for pop and dance-pop music.

Kim Petras is a German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, known for pop and dance-pop music. She gained international attention for her early gender transition and later for hit singles including 'Unholy' with Sam Smith, which won a Grammy Award. Her music has reached mainstream audiences in Canada through global pop radio, streaming, and awards coverage.

Early life

Kim Petras was born in Cologne, Germany, in 1992. She began writing songs as a teenager and started releasing music independently before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.

Music career

Petras initially released music through her own imprint, BunHead Records, during her independent years. She signed with Republic Records in 2021 and later issued projects such as the EP *Slut Pop* and the album *Feed the Beast*.

Breakthrough and awards

Petras achieved wide recognition through her 2022 collaboration with Sam Smith, 'Unholy.' The song became a major international hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Petras and Sam Smith won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'Unholy,' and Petras became the first openly transgender person to win that category.

Public profile

Petras has received media attention both for her music and for her status as one of the most visible openly transgender pop artists. Her career has been covered as part of broader discussions about representation in mainstream pop. She has been associated with a fanbase sometimes referred to as 'bunheads.'