Hayley Kiyoko is Hitting Her Stride

The rising music star opens up about the adversity she has faced on her way to the top, and how she's found a unique way to connect to her new fans.

Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre
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Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre

Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre

Hayley Kiyoko has spent the past four years working towards her first headlining tour, but it almost didn’t happen. After a seemingly minor fall on her 25th birthday last year, Hayley ended up with a concussion and was subsequently diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). What followed was a tough period as she struggled to keep her fledgling music career on the right path. “I’ve never been a tormented artist, but recovering from that was really hard.” Still, Hayley continued to push past her personal challenges in 2016 and released two self-directed music videos: “Gravel To Tempo” and “One Bad Night,” along with her major label debut EP, Citrine.

Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre
Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre
Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre
Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre
Hayley Kiyoko for Beats By Dre

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