Charli XCX British singer and songwriter Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charli-XCX Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charli-XCX Also known as: Charlotte Emma Aitchison Written by Isabel Brodsky Isabel Brodsky is a Chicago-based journalist, playwright, and comedian. Isabel Brodsky Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 13, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Byname of: Charlotte Emma Aitchison (Show more) Born: August 2, 1992, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Charli XCX (born August 2, 1992, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom) is a British singer and songwriter who was known to fans for her experimental electro-pop music for more than a decade when she found mainstream success with the release of her sixth album, Brat, in 2024. Critics have often praised her music for challenging boundaries while maintaining popular appeal. Charli XCX was born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, the only child of Shameera Aitchison, a nurse and flight attendant who was born to an Indian family in Uganda, and Jon Aitchison, a Scottish entrepreneur. At age 14, Charlotte Aitchison convinced her parents ...(100 of 570 words)

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