Nessa Barrett is an American singer‑songwriter and social media personality who rose to fame on TikTok and signed with Warner Records; as of June 2026 she is 23 years old and her most recent major release was the studio album Aftercare (2024).

Early life and background

• Full name: Janesa Jaida Nessa Barrett.

• Born: August 6, 2002; raised in Galloway Township / Absecon area, New Jersey.

• Heritage: Puerto Rican descent; grew up in a musically engaged household (her father Drew Barrett is a rapper/performer).

• Early music interest: Barrett says she has been writing songs since childhood and began posting covers and short videos as a teenager.

Rise to prominence and music career

• Platform breakout: Barrett gained fame through TikTok in 2019, accumulating a massive fan base through her viral content.
• Signed record deal and first single release: Barrett signed to Warner Records and debuted the single “Pain” in July 2020.

Important albums/releases:

• Extended play Pretty Poison (2021) — combined elements of alternative pop and pop-rock.
• Debut album Young Forever (October 14, 2022).
• Extended play Hell Is a Teenage Girl (2023).
• Second album Aftercare (2024) – contained electropop and synthpop influences.

Musical style and collaborations

Genres: dark pop, alt pop, pop rock; lyrics often deal with mental health, grief and teenage experience.

Notable collaborations: Worked with artists like Jxdn and producer Travis Barker on the single “La Di Die” (2021), a song about the pitfalls of fame.

Personal life and public advocacy

Mental Health: Barrett has been candid about her battle with depression, BPD, eating disorders, and hospitalization experiences. She began seeing a therapist at a young age and uses her voice to tell stories of recovery and grief.

Death and impact on music: Her death in 2022 by Cooper Noriega affected her, inspiring songs such as “Die First” and “Club Heaven.”

Sexuality and relationships: She identifies as bisexual. Her public relationships are with Josh Richards and Jaden Hossler (Jxdn).

Selected discography

• Singles: “Pain” (2020); “If U Love Me” (2020); “La Di Die” (with Jxdn, 2021).

• EPs: Pretty Poison (2021); Hell Is a Teenage Girl (2023).

• Albums: Young Forever (2022); Aftercare (2024).

Recognition and public profile

Platform influence: Built a large TikTok following that translated into mainstream chart entries and TV performances