Halsey shocked her fans when she completely deleted her Instagram account on Friday.
The 29-year-old Bad at Love singer, who appeared nude in her latest music video, deleted thousands of photos and shared a post modeling a new punk look while performing in Hungary.
The singer, who uses the pronouns “she”/”they,” also dedicated herself to her Instagram Story to tease fans with a cryptic message and a blurry image of themselves, writing: “London, I’ve got a surprise for you next week. Don’t miss it,” with a link leading to a phone number that reaches the pop star.
In her snaps, the New Jersey native sported a short maroon pixie cut and headscarf with a daring brown wrap top.
“✮ backing off ✮,” they captioned the post.
Halsey deleted her Instagram account and shared a carousel of images of herself modeling a new punk look while performing in Hungary on Friday.
Actor Avan Jogia’s partner completed the look with cropped camouflage pants and an eyelet belt.
They accessorized with sunglasses and layered chain necklaces as they played their electric guitar.
Halsey, whose real name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, looked stunning while doing a sound check ahead of her performance at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary.
Just hours later, they added a second post showing off their skin in a tiny cheetah-print bikini and flashed their boxers with sagging shorts.
Her bright red locks, thin eyebrows and bold lip liner showed off her fresh take on ’90s grunge style.
They added a metal choker and eyebrow piercing, sending fans into a frenzy and speculating what this new look and Instagram takedown could mean.
The singer wrote: “London, I have a surprise for you next week. Don’t miss it,” with a link to a phone number where the pop star can be contacted.
“✮ backing off ✮,” they captioned the post.
“A NEW ERA IS COMING GUYS I’M GONNA DIE,” wrote one follower. Another added: “If I could be anyone, living or dead, I’d like to be Halsey in her rock star era.”
Fans are speculating that the Colors singer’s drastic change may herald a new album.
She released her fourth album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in 2021, which includes the songs I Am Not a Woman, I’m a God and Girl is a Gun.
“What do you want this album to be like? Yeah,” wrote one. “I’m so ready for the album!” said another.
Rumors about Halsey’s long-awaited fifth studio album have been rife ever since she released her latest single just a few weeks ago, Lucky, which sparked some drama with Britney Spears.
In the music video inspired by Spears’ song of the same name, Halsey posed nearly nude.
In the music video inspired by Spears’ song of the same name, Halsey poses nearly nude. When promoting the video on X, they shared the YouTube link of the video without adding a caption, prompting a furious response from the Slave 4 U singer’s account.
Spears’ account commented on the post, writing: “For obvious reasons I am very upset about Halsey’s video. I feel harassed, violated and stalked,” despite the 29-year-old previously saying she received Britney’s “blessing” for the reference.
‘I didn’t know an artist like her and someone I admired and respected would enlighten me in such an ignorant way by presenting me as a superficial pop star with no heart or concern.
“I’m speaking to my lawyers today to see what can be done about this. I find this illegal and absolutely cruel,” the message said.
Spears’ account commented on the post, writing, “For obvious reasons, I am very upset by Halsey’s video. I feel harassed, violated, and stalked.”
‘Fake news! It wasn’t me who did it on my phone! I love Halsey and that’s why I deleted it!’ Britney said online
Hours later, a new message appeared from the Toxic singer’s account explaining that the previous comments “were not mine.”
“Fake news!! I didn’t do it on my phone!!! I love Halsey and that’s why I deleted it!!!” Britney said online.
Halsey reposted the note, adding, “I love Britney! Always have and always will. You were the first person who made me realize what it means to be inspired. And you continue to inspire me every day.”
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