Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of TikTok Stars Who Became Pop Singers
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Vote up the TikTok influencers who are most likely to become pop stars.
Known for short-form viral video content, TikTok currently serves as the hottest golden ticket to pop stardom. As a new era of social media influencers emerges, TikTok remains the go-to app for Gen Zs. Fan favorites, like Addison Rae and Bella Poarch, who originally posted dance and lip sync videos from the comfort of their own homes for fun, are now making waves in the music industry. Other artists discovered on TikTok who got famous from the platform include Charli D'Amelio's sister Dixie, who made her musical debut in 2020, as well as LILHUDDY, the co-founder of the TikTok collective Hype House.
Vote for your favorite TikTok stars who became pop singers/musicians below, and be sure to vote based on the quality of their music rather than their social media popularity.
Alt. pop artist and iHeart Radio Music Awards nominee Nessa Barrett released her debut single "Pain" in July 2020, shortly after signing with Warner Records. Her EP, Pretty Poison, is scheduled for fall 2021.
Bella Poarch released her debut single "Build a B*tch" shortly after signing with Warner Records in May 2021. In addition to her TikTok influence and music career, Poarch is a US Navy veteran and has partnered with Esports organizations 100 Thieves and FaZe Clan.
After launching his music career in February 2020 with the self-released single "Comatose," jxdn signed with Elektra Records and Travis Barker's DTA Records. In addition to the joint label deal, he signed a global co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, ultimately making waves with his debut album Tell Me About Tomorrow on July 2, 2021.
What hasn't Addison Rae done?! From launching her own cosmetics line with Madeby Collective and starring in the Hollywood remake of She's All That to signing with WME, she somehow finds time to pursue a music career, releasing her debut single "Obsessed" in March 2021.
Recognized by Time magazine as "one of the most influential people on the internet" in 2017, two-time Teen Choice Award winner Baby Ariel is a force to be reckoned with. In addition to her many accolades, including her viral anti-bullying campaign #ArielMovement, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon filmography, and collaboration with EA Games; Baby Ariel entered the pop music scene with her debut single "Aww" in December 2017, ultimately releasing her first EP blue on July 9, 2021.
Signing with United Talent Agency and L.A. Reid's record label HitCo Entertainment, Dixie D'Amelio made her music debut on June 26, 2020, with her hit single "Be Happy." She's collaborated with Liam Payne, Wiz Khalifa, and Rubi Rose; and when she's not making music, you'll find Dixie creating podcasts with her younger sister and fellow TikTok star, Charli.
