Halsey Slams Tumblr for Leaving Them Out of 19th Anniversary Highlight Reel – Yardbarker

Singer-songwriter Halsey is calling out Tumblr after the platform left them out of its 19th anniversary highlight video, sparking backlash from fans across social media. Tumblr marked its birthday on February 27 with a nostalgic montage celebrating stars who helped define the site in the 2010s. The clip featured artists like The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Lana Del Rey and One Direction. But fans quickly noticed one major name missing: Halsey, who built a loyal following on Tumblr long before becoming a chart-topping artist. According to Billboard, responding on X, Halsey wrote, “I keep your lights on for years and this is the thanks I get?” The comment went viral, earning more than 300,000 likes. Supporters rushed to defend the singer, with one fan writing that the platform was “trying to erase you queen,” while others pointed out that the snub came during the 10-year anniversary of Halsey’s debut album, Badlands. Tumblr Apologizes After Getting Called Out By Halsey for Anniversary Post Omission: ‘This Is the Thanks I Get?’ https://t.co/TSYLSBBiHo — billboard pride (@billboardpride) March 2, 2026 Tumblr Apologizes to Halsey Halsey’s connection to Tumblr runs deep. Before mainstream fame, they posted poetry and early song lyrics under the username “se7enteenblack.”
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