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Born: 16 January 1988 · Age: 38
FKA twigs is 38 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 16 January 1988.
Cheltenham-born singer, dancer and director whose boundary-pushing albums LP1, Magdalene and Eusexua blend R&B with electronic experimentation
Did you know?She learned to pole dance and wushu sword fighting for her performances.
FKA Twigs makes some of the most adventurous music in modern pop. Her songs combine R&B, electronic production and her fragile, soaring voice. She is just as interested in movement and image, directing and choreographing much of her work. LP1 made her a critical favourite. Magdalene, made after surgery and a public break-up, explored pain and resilience. She also spoke out about abuse, bringing a high-profile lawsuit against actor Shia LaBeouf. Eusexua celebrated club culture.
Tahliah Debrett Barnett (born 17 January 1988), known professionally as FKA Twigs (stylised as FKA twigs), is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and dancer. She was a backup dancer for numerous musicians, and made her musical debut with EP1 (2012), following a year later with EP2 (2013).
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English singer and dancer, born 1988
FKA twigs was born in Cheltenham on 16 January 1988.
She was born Tahliah Debrett Barnett in Cheltenham, England.
Her debut album LP1 was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2014.
She trained as a dancer and appeared in music videos for other artists.
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Last reviewed: October 2026