In a stunning revelation, singer-songwriter Halsey has come forward about a disturbing incident early in their career, where a prominent music executive brazenly invaded their privacy.
The unsettling encounter, shared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, occurred several years ago during a celebratory evening with the executive and two male managers. Halsey handed over their phone to the executive to send a photo to his niece but returned to find him browsing through intimate photos.
“I saw he was going through my nudes on my phone,” Halsey recalled, describing the moment as “demoralizing” and “nonchalant.” Despite facing worse incidents, this event stands out due to its casual nature.
Halsey reflected on the industry’s dark power dynamics, saying, “I’m in this exclusive space, thinking I’ve reached the ranks where I am protected… and then this invasive thing just happens on a whim.” The experience left them feeling like they had “regressed.
