Addison Rae is an American media personality—initially a TikTok sensation—who has expanded her reach into music, acting, entrepreneurship, and live performance. She first gained fame in 2019 by posting dance and lip-sync content on TikTok, quickly amassing over 88 million followers, which positioned her as one of the platform's most-followed individuals.

Critics have compared Addison to the work of Madonna’s late‑‘90s era for its confidence and emotional nuance, praising its fusion of big-pop structures with modern, self-aware lyricism. The album was created in collaboration with producers Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser, emphasizing Rae’s artistic evolution—from viral dance content creator to thoughtful, genre-blending pop artists. Key tracks include: "Diet Pepsi", "Aquamarine" and "High Fashion" (released on Valentine’s Day 2025). "Fame Is a Gun" – explores the emotional cost of fame and reached the Top 40 in several countries. Her track “Headphones On” was featured in The Guardian’s "Song of the Summer 2025" playlist, praised for its carefree, escapist tone

Addison debuted with her single “Obsessed” in 2021, later included in her AR EP (2023) featuring synth-pop and bubblegum pop influences. It became one of the most-streamed debuts by a female artist on Spotify’s opening week. She signed to Columbia Records and released the successful major-label single “Diet Pepsi” in August 2024—it peaked at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a fan favorite. She released debut studio album Addison on June 6, 2025. The record debuted at No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 and was praised for its blend of dance‑pop, alt‑pop, and introspective lyricism.

Addison made a live performance debut at Coachella 2025, joining experimental musician Arca on stage and announcing her album’s release date via a playful reveal on her underwear. The performance was widely covered as a pop-culture highlight.