Slayyyter — the internet-bred electropop disruptor from St. Louis — turned 30 in 2026 with her biggest year yet: a Billboard 200 Top 25 album, a viral TikTok hit and a companion album due in December. Born Catherine Grace Garner, she has grown from a SoundCloud experiment into one of pop's most distinctive voices, pairing electroclash energy with sharp, playful songwriting.
Quick Facts
Full name: Catherine Grace Garner. Born: September 17, 1996, in Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, United States. Age: 30 as of November 2026, after turning 30 on September 17, 2026. Based in: Los Angeles, where she has lived since 2018–2019.
Career
Slayyyter started her career independently on SoundCloud, first releasing music under the name "Slater", including the 2017 project "SLATER". She adopted the name Slayyyter in 2018, and her debut self-titled mixtape, Slayyyter, arrived on September 17, 2019 — her 23rd birthday.
Her debut studio album, Troubled Paradise, followed on June 11, 2021, released through Fader. Her second album, Starfucker, came out on September 22, 2023, and gave her a first Billboard chart entry, peaking at No. 10 on the US Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
Early in her rise, she opened for Charli XCX on the Charli Live Tour, playing Toronto and Washington, D.C. in 2019, and featured on the "Click" remix.
WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA (2026)
Slayyyter released her third album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, on March 27, 2026, through Columbia Records. The 14-track electroclash record debuted at No. 22 on the US Billboard 200 and at No. 1 on the Top Dance Albums chart, with 27,000 album-equivalent units, making it her highest-charting release.
The album was introduced by five singles: "Beat Up Chanel$" (August 1, 2025), "Cannibalism!" (September 12, 2025), "Crank" (October 24, 2025), "DANCE..." (January 16, 2026) and "Old Technology" (February 24, 2026).
"DANCE..." sparked a TikTok trend in which fans held their stomachs and looked sick before switching to their most stunning selves, and Slayyyter performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Her song "Daddy AF" features in Anora, the Best Picture-winning film.
WOR$T MAN IN AMERICA (2026)
The companion album, WOR$T MAN IN AMERICA album — Slayyyter, is due on December 4, 2026, through Columbia Records. The 9-track record includes "brand new chanel$", "crank 2", "$$$", "nekromantik!", "i think he's got a girl", "hey boyyy", "parking lot", "perfect woman" and "hymn". The lead preview, I Think He's Got a Girl lyrics — Slayyyter, was released on October 9, 2026.
Songs
- "DANCE..." — the viral electroclash single from WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Read the DANCE... lyrics — Slayyyter.
- "Beat Up Chanel$" — the album's first single, released on August 1, 2025.
- "Cannibalism!" — the second single, released on September 12, 2025.
- "Crank" — the third single, released on October 24, 2025.
- "I Think He's Got a Girl" — the lead preview of the companion album WOR$T MAN IN AMERICA, released on October 9, 2026.
- "Daddy AF" — a fan favourite that features in the Best Picture-winning film Anora.
Personal Life & Touring
Beyond music, Slayyyter is known for her strong interest in fashion, which runs through her visuals and stage looks. On the Wor$t Girl in the World Tour in 2026, her Copenhagen and Hamburg shows were cancelled in October 2026 after she lost her voice. Read more: Slayyyter cancels Copenhagen and Hamburg shows.
Watch the Official Video
Watch Slayyyter perform "DANCE..." in the official video above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Slayyyter?
Slayyyter is 30 years old as of November 2026. She was born on September 17, 1996, and turned 30 on September 17, 2026.
What is Slayyyter's real name?
Her real name is Catherine Grace Garner.
Where is Slayyyter from?
She is from Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, United States, and is now based in Los Angeles.
What is Slayyyter's biggest song?
"DANCE..." is her biggest recent hit — a viral TikTok favourite from WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA that she performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
When did WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA come out?
It was released on March 27, 2026, through Columbia Records.
Is Slayyyter releasing a new album in 2026?
Yes — the companion album WOR$T MAN IN AMERICA is due on December 4, 2026, through Columbia Records.
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