Billie Eilish is an American singer/songwriter who, at the age of 18, became the youngest person to win a Grammy Award in 2020.
Supported by her brother, Finneas O’Connell, who produces all of her songs, Eilish rose to fame via the free streaming platform Soundcloud, amassing legions of fans obsessed with her catchy beats, angelic vocals and lyrics that detail her struggles with anxiety and depression. .
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