Chxrry
Canadian singer and songwriter
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Lydia Habtemariam, known professionally as Chxrry and previously Chxrry22, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. The first woman signed to The Weeknd's XO record label; she released her debut EP, The Other Side, in September 2022 and her debut album, U, Me & My Ego, in May 2026.[1]
Early life
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]
Career
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.[4] Her EP Siren released on October 27, 2023, featuring appearances from Vory and Offset.[5][6] 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.[7][8] 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.[9][10] She supported the 2025 North American leg for Flo's Access All Areas Tour.[10] On May 29, 2026, she released her debut album, U, Me & My Ego.[11] 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.[12]