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Lydia Habtemariam was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario to Ethiopian immigrants.^[2][3] Habtemariam grew up singing at home, in church and at gatherings while parents both sang in a choir.^[1] She briefly attended York University but did not graduate.^[2][1]

Habtemariam moved to Atlanta in 2017 to pursue her music career.^[4] In 2018, a cover of "Work" by Rihanna by Habtemariam went viral on Instagram, leading to attention from record labels.^[2][1] She recorded her first song, "My Love", shortly after.^[1] She released her debut EP, The Other Side, in September 2022.^[5] Her EP Siren released on October 27, 2023, featuring appearances from Vory and Offset.^[6][7] In 2024, she supported the Oceania leg of the Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Tour and Mariah the Scientist's To Be Eaten Alive Tour.^[8][9] She featured on the Weeknd song "Reflections Laughing", and in the music video for "Cry for Me" from his January 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow.^[10][11] She supported the 2025 North American leg for Flo's Access All Areas Tour.^[11] On May 29, 2026, she released her debut album, U, Me & My Ego.^[12] It features appearances from Mariah the Scientist and Cash Cobain.^[3] She is scheduled to embark on a North American and European tour in support of the album in 2026.^[13]

Habtemariam's music is primarily R&B, with influences of pop.^[14] She has cited Amerie, Rihanna, and Beyoncé as influences on her music.^[14]