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Lauren Sanderson

By Rachel Fowler |

Who is Lauren Sanderson?

She's an American rapper and songwriter. She was born on January 13, 1996, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's a small town with a very conservative population.

Lauren Sanderson
Lauren Sanderson / Instagram

Lauren was afraid the surrounding people wouldn't let her live the life that she wanted for herself. When she was six or seven years old, she heard the Don't Let Me Get Me song by Pink and it made her cry. This song was about a person who desperately wants to be herself and no one else.

Who are Lauren Sanderson's parents?

The star's parents divorced when she was two years old. She doesn't reveal too much information about them.

Movie career

In 2009, Lauren joined YouTube. The first video that she posted was timed to the New Year celebration.

Today, the star has managed to gain considerable audience on her social media:

  • Over 120,000 subscribers on YouTube
  • Almost 200,000 followers on Instagram
  • 16,000 subscribers on Soundcloud
  • 345,000 fans on TikTok

Her most popular covers include the following ones:

  • I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
  • Set Fire to the Rain by Adele
  • She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5

In 2017, her solo single called Drive saw light. It was accompanied by a music video.

Lauren Sanderson
Lauren Sanderson / Instagram

In 2020, her debut album called Midwest Kids Can Make It Big became available for streaming and for purchase as a digital download.

Even though Lauren has collaborated with labels, she prefers to remain an independent artist.

Is Lauren Sanderson in a relationship?

Lauren has come out as a lesbian. She's been dating Bryana Salaz, a fellow singer and actress.

How much is Lauren Sanderson's net worth?

In 2022, her net worth seems to exceed $1 million.

Facts

  • Until her music career took off, Lauren used to record songs in her bedroom closet.
  • As long as she lacked a budget, she had to do everything herself: book tours, design and sell her merch, and provide customer service for it. She even pretended to be her own fake manager.
  • Tyler the Creator, Logic and Mac Miller had a great influence on her tastes.