Madison Beer
Born 1999 · Age 26
American singer-songwriter and author who rose to fame after Justin Bieber shared her YouTube cover; released EP 'As She Pleases' (2018), albums 'Life Support' (2021) and 'Silence Between Songs' (2023), co-founded skincare brand Know Beauty, voiced Evelynn in virtual band K/DA, and published memoir 'The Half of It'.
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Born in Jericho, New York
Madison Elle Beer was born to an Ashkenazi Jewish family in Jericho, Long Island, New York.
Won modeling competition; appeared on Child magazine cover
After winning a modeling competition at age four, Beer appeared on the cover of Child magazine.
Experienced childhood sexual abuse (reported)
Beer later revealed she was sexually abused by someone who was frequently around her when she was around six to seven years old; she has cited it as formative trauma.
Parents divorced
Her parents divorced when she was seven; she primarily lived with her mother thereafter.
Performed Bat Mitzvah
Beer celebrated her bat mitzvah in 2012 and performed at the event.
Signed to Island Records (via Justin Bieber)
After Bieber's endorsement Beer was signed to Island Records and was managed by Scooter Braun early in her career.
YouTube cover: 'At Last' posted
Posted a cover of Etta James's 'At Last' to YouTube; part of her early cover uploads that drew attention.
Justin Bieber tweeted her cover
Justin Bieber tweeted a link to her YouTube cover which caused her to trend and gain substantial media attention.
Recorded with Cody Simpson; Monster High theme
Collaborated on a re-release of Cody Simpson's 'Valentine' (played on Radio Disney) and recorded 'We Are Monster High' theme for Monster High franchise.
Debut single 'Melodies' released
Released debut single and music video 'Melodies' written by established songwriters; video featured Justin Bieber cameo.
Unreleased debut album project scrapped (ongoing)
After underperforming singles and creative conflict with label, the originally planned debut album was believed to be scrapped; she recorded many songs she later abandoned.
Nude photo leak and subsequent mental-health crisis
Explicit videos/photos of Beer were leaked when she was 15; she later said the incident triggered PTSD and two suicide attempts.
Single 'Unbreakable' released
Released second single 'Unbreakable'; later singles underperformed and the initially planned debut album was ultimately scrapped.
Relationship: Jack Gilinsky (2015–2017)
Public relationship with Jack Gilinsky of Jack & Jack from 2015 to 2017.
Parted ways with Island Records and manager (approx.)
After ~3 years with Island Records Beer departed from her manager/label around age 16, later releasing music independently.
Featured on Mako 'I Won't Let You Walk Away'
Released collaboration with DJs Mako; the song charted on multiple US dance/electronic charts.
Released 'All For Love' ft. Jack & Jack
Released single 'All For Love' featuring Jack & Jack.
Brief relationship: Brooklyn Beckham (2017)
Briefly dated Brooklyn Beckham in 2017 after breaking up with Gilinsky.
On-and-off relationship: Zack Bia (late 2017–early 2019)
Was in an on-and-off relationship with Zack Bia during this period.
Released 'Dead' (lead single from upcoming EP)
'Dead' was issued as the lead single later included on her debut EP 'As She Pleases'.
'Dead' music video released
Official music video for 'Dead' was released.
Released 'Say It to My Face'
Second single from the upcoming EP; its video followed on Nov 15, 2017.
K/DA 'Pop/Stars' long-term streaming milestone
The 'Pop/Stars' music video surpassed 100 million views within a month and reached ~550 million views by May 2023; track topped Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart.
EP 'As She Pleases' released
Released debut EP 'As She Pleases' via Access Records after recording over multiple years; includes 'Dead' and 'Home with You'.
Ranway: Dolce & Gabbana (Fall 2017 show, Milan Fashion Week)
Walked a Dolce & Gabbana runway show associated with Milan Fashion Week around the EP release period (reported timing varies).
Released 'Home with You' (single)
Third single from 'As She Pleases'; became her first major radio hit from the EP.
Festival debut at Lollapalooza
Made official festival debut performing at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
Featured on David Guetta's 'Blame It On Love'
Provided guest vocals on track included on David Guetta's seventh studio album '7'.
Debuted as Evelynn with virtual K/DA: released 'Pop/Stars'
Voiced the virtual character Evelynn in K/DA; 'Pop/Stars' released at League of Legends World Championship and went viral.
Released 'Hurts Like Hell' ft. Offset
Released single 'Hurts Like Hell' co-written by Charli XCX and featuring Offset; initially positioned for debut album.
11th Shorty Awards – Best in Games (Won)
Shorty Awards recognized Beer (as part of K/DA/related entries) winning Best in Games (2019).
Featured on Europa 'All Day and Night'
Featured on the Europa (Jax Jones & Martin Solveig) single 'All Day and Night'.
Released 'Dear Society'
Released single 'Dear Society' which was at one time intended for her debut album but later omitted from the final track list.
Signed with Epic Records
Announced signing with Epic Records (also associated with First Access/Access Records collaborations thereafter).
On-and-off relationship: Nick Austin (2020–May 2025)
Publicly on-and-off with internet personality Nick Austin from summer 2020 through May 2025 (per fandom source).
Released 'Good in Goodbye' (lead single for debut album)
Issued 'Good in Goodbye' as the lead single from upcoming debut studio album 'Life Support'.
Released 'Selfish'
Released single 'Selfish' (later RIAA-certified; boosted by viral attention).
Released promotional single 'Stained Glass'
Released 'Stained Glass' as a promotional single and later co-directed its music video.
Released single 'Baby'
Released 'Baby' (third single for the debut album) and later released remixes.
Morphe x Madison Beer makeup collection launched
Cosmetics retailer Morphe released a Morphe x Madison Beer collection in collaboration with Beer.
Reprised role with K/DA on EP 'All Out' ('More' and 'Villain')
Featured again as Evelynn on K/DA's 2020 EP 'All Out', on tracks 'More' and 'Villain' (with Kim Petras).
Named Vevo LIFT artist
Vevo announced Beer as a new LIFT artist; live performance videos and campaign content were released in support.
Released 'BOYSHIT' and announced album date
Released fourth single 'BOYSHIT' and announced the release date for her debut album 'Life Support'.
RIAA certification for 'Selfish' (reported)
Sources report RIAA certification for 'Selfish' (sources vary between Gold and Platinum reporting); certification boosted song's commercial standing.
Released Vevo short film 'Dreams Look Different in the Distance'
A short film supporting her Vevo LIFT campaign was released in January 2021.
G.A.N.G. Awards – Best Original Song for 'More' (Won)
Game Audio Network Guild Awards presented 'Best Original Song' to 'More' (K/DA) featuring Beer.
25th Webby Awards – Video (Branded) (Won)
Won a Webby Award in 2021 in a music/brand video category tied to her promotional content.
Revealed ongoing mental-health struggles and diagnosis
Publicly discussed struggles with mental health, self-harm and a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and PTSD stemming from earlier trauma.
Featured on Surf Mesa 'Carried Away (Love To Love)'
Featured on Surf Mesa's song, which was included in the movie 'He's All That' soundtrack.
Debut studio album 'Life Support' released
Released debut album 'Life Support' (co-wrote entire album and co-produced much of it); album debuted at #65 on US Billboard 200.
Held 'Life Support' virtual concert
Hosted a virtual concert (Life Support In Concert) via streaming platform Headliner in March 2021.
Announced 'The Life Support Tour'
Announced North American tour in May 2021 to promote 'Life Support'; later extended with a European leg.
Released 'Reckless' (lead single toward second album)
Released 'Reckless' on June 3/4, 2021; critically praised and later became a strong radio entry.
Co-founded skincare brand Know Beauty with Vanessa Hudgens
Launched Know Beauty, a DNA personalization–based skincare brand co-founded with Vanessa Hudgens.
Launched clothing collection with Boohoo
Released a 90s-inspired clothing collection in collaboration with Boohoo in August 2021.
Life Support Tour began (Toronto)
Began The Life Support Tour in Toronto on Oct 18, 2021 to support debut album.
Life Support Tour concluded (Oslo)
European leg concluded on April 28, 2022 in Oslo, Norway after North American and European legs.
Released 'I Have Never Felt More Alive' (Fall soundtrack)
Released song for the Lionsgate film Fall (soundtrack contribution).
Released 'Dangerous' (single)
Released 'Dangerous', the second single leading toward her second studio album.
Released 'Showed Me (How I Fell in Love with You)'
Released 60s-inspired third single for her upcoming album; interpolates 'You Showed Me'.
Announced memoir 'The Half of It'
Announced debut memoir, 'The Half of It', to be published by HarperCollins.
Published memoir 'The Half of It'
Released her memoir offering personal insights into her life and career.
Announced second album 'Silence Between Songs' release date
Announced her sophomore album 'Silence Between Songs' with a release date of Sept 15, 2023.
Released 'Home to Another One' (single)
Released single 'Home to Another One' ahead of second studio album.
Released single 'Spinnin'
Released the fifth single 'Spinnin' from the upcoming album.
Released second studio album 'Silence Between Songs'
Released 'Silence Between Songs' through Epic / Sing It Loud; received generally favorable reviews and commercial attention.
Announced 'The Spinnin Tour'
Announced a European and North American tour in support of 'Silence Between Songs'.
Grammy nomination (Best Immersive Audio Album)
'Silence Between Songs' nominated for Best Immersive Audio Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
'Make You Mine' topped Dance/Mix Show Airplay and reached Pop Airplay top 10
'Make You Mine' reached #1 on the US Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart and peaked at #10 on US Pop Airplay.
Released 'Make You Mine' (lead single, MB3 era)
Released 'Make You Mine', lead single for MB3; later became a major radio and airplay hit.
Released lyric visualizer for 'Make You Mine'
Published a lyric visualizer following the single release to support promotion.
'Make You Mine' official music video released
Released the official music video for 'Make You Mine'.
Released '15 MINUTES' (single)
Released second single from MB3 era, accompanied by an official music video.
Announced 'The Encore' tour (Asia & Australia leg)
Announced additional tour dates (The Encore) including Asia and Australia; tour ran Aug 22 – Sep 2, 2024.
The Encore tour begins (Singapore)
Began The Encore tour in Singapore on Aug 22, 2024; concluded Sep 2 in Melbourne.
Grammy nomination (Best Dance Pop Recording) for 'Make You Mine'
'Make You Mine' received a nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Performed on iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour (Dec 3–13)
Participated in the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour over several dates in December 2024.
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