Kim Petras

Biography

Kim Petras, born on August 27, 1992, in Cologne, Germany, is a German singer-songwriter and internet personality known for her contributions to the electro-house and dance pop genres. She gained recognition with her debut hit "Last Forever." Petras began identifying as female at the age of two and underwent gender reassignment surgery at 16, making headlines for her journey. Her career in entertainment began early, with a notable contract in 2007 to represent a chain of German hair salons. In 2018, she was featured in H&M's "Pride Out Loud" campaign, further solidifying her presence in the LGBTQ+ community. As of March 2025, she has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram and more than 270,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. Petras has been active in the industry since 2008 and continues to influence the music scene.