Kim Petras reflects on the rejection she faced early in her career: “It was rough”
Kim Petras has opened up about the roadblocks she faced early on in her career. If you’re a fan of pop music, chances are you’ve heard of Petras and her expansive music catalogue.
Since making her debut in 2017 with her iconic single I Don’t Want It All, the young talent has steadily worked her way up the music ladder –which has resulted in a dedicated worldwide fanbase and history-making achievements.
While her record-breaking career shows no signs of slowing down, Petras’ early years in the industry were far from easy. In a recent interview with Billboard, Petras opened up about the roadblocks she faced while trying to make it as an openly trans singer-songwriter. “When I tried to sign to [labels] in the beginning of my career, it was like, “What is the fan base going to be?
How do we market this? There isn’t a place for you,'” she revealed. While she received pushback from closeminded music execs, Petras revealed that she found her fanbase in the gay club scene. “Then I went to gay clubs and built a solid fan base and showed everyone it’s possible.
