Destiny Rogers

Rogers grew up in the small town of Lodi, California.^[3] Rogers is fluent in Spanish from growing up in a Mexican household through her mother's side of the family.^[4][5] She learned to play guitar at the age of 10 from watching YouTube videos of Justin Bieber play.^[2] Rogers grew up in the Pentecostal church where her dad has been a worship leader for 30 years; she was active in the church community in her youth and performed in the band during church services.^[6] Rogers went to a non-traditional, independent high school so she could focus on singing and songwriting.^[7][5] She moved to Los Angeles in January 2019 for her music career.^[6]

In 2017, a family friend showed Rogers' cover on YouTube to production duo The Stereotypes, which led them to working together.^[7] Rogers subsequently spent one weekend a month in Los Angeles to work on music with them for two years.^[4] She signed with their label in February 2018 and RCA Records in November.^[4] Her music influences are Justin Bieber, H.E.R., Kehlani, and Billie Eilish.^[8]

On February 28, 2019, Rogers released her debut single "Tomboy," following recording in mid-2018.^[9] Lyrically, the song is about "defying expectations" and inspiring women to be confident.^[10] A music video was filmed in Rogers' hometown with footage of her skateboarding and was released with the song.^[9] Professional skater, Mariah Duran, also flew out to appear in the video.^[11] Rogers released her debut EP, Tomboy, produced by The Stereotypes on March 22, 2019, after recording for two years.^[12] Music videos for the EP songs "North$ide" and "Lockdown" were also released.^[13][8]

Rogers performed at the 2019 South by Southwest and 2019 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.^[8] In the fall of 2019, she opened for singer Ruel on his Free Time Tour in North America.^[14] In December 2019, Rogers participated in a songwriting camp with Alicia Keys.^[15] On May 29, 2020, Rogers released her second EP titled Great Escape.^[16][1] The EP was led by singles "Kickin' Pushin'" and "Euphoria."^[17]

Singer Lisa from K-Pop group Blackpink released a choreographed music video for "Tomboy" which boosted the song through streaming.^[18][19][5] The attention prompted Rogers to release a remix of the song with rapper Coi Leray and a new music video in April 2021.^[18] In May 2021, Rogers released a single and music video titled "West Like" featuring Kalan.FrFr^[20] and a joint single called "Got It Like That" with B.I and Tyla Yaweh.^[21]

Rogers co-wrote the track "All or Nothing" on K-Pop singer Nayeon's debut solo project Im Nayeon released on June 24, 2022.^[22] On August 18, 2022, Rogers was featured in the remix of Thuy's song "In My Bag".^[23] Rogers appeared on James Reid's album Lovescene in the song "Lie to Me."^[24] The accompanying music video was filmed in Manila, Philippines and was released on November 16, 2022.^[25] Rogers stated near the end of 2022 that she left RCA Records.^[6]

In late 2019, Rogers went on a North American tour with Australian singer Ruel in 2019. ^[26]

In November 2019, Rogers performed at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Dodger Stadium.^[27]

In October 2021, Rogers headlined the Plural Music: #AllGenresWelcome Block Party in San Francisco, California.^[28]

In October 2021, Rogers and singer Kalan.FrFr performed "West Like" at the Staples Center for the Los Angeles Clippers opening game half-time show.^[29]

In late 2021, Rogers toured with American rapper, singer-songwriter Arizona Zervas for his The Road Trip Tour.

In May 2024, Rogers opened for Madison Beer on The Spinnin Tour.^[30]

On National Coming Out Day in 2022, Rogers publicly came out as bisexual.^[6][25]