Slayyyter discussed her third studio album, Wor$t Girl in America, in a Billboard interview, saying she initially planned it as her final project before quitting music. The electro-pop artist signed with Columbia Records after rediscovering her passion during creation. She described aiming for a raw, 'ugly' aesthetic contrasting her previous glossy image.
Slayyyter spoke to Billboard over Zoom from Los Angeles ahead of her album Wor$t Girl in America, set for release on Columbia Records. She revealed a period of doubt that led her to Miami for a month, where she decided to make 'a really crazy last project' appealing only to herself, drawing from teenage influences. 'I’m going to go back to school after this. I’m done,' she recalled thinking upon returning, but the process reignited her love for music and led to the label deal. The album rejects polished pop, embracing 'gross' visuals like wrinkled jean shorts and grills. Columbia supported her vision without dilution, respecting her cult following. This follows her prior album Starf–ker, with its glamorous Hollywood style, which she enjoyed but found inauthentic amid over-stylized industry trends. Growing up in a 'very, very, very, very dysfunctional household' in St. Louis without a relationship with her father shaped her 'Midwest core tweaker core' persona—the party girl thrust into the industry. Now more self-forgiving, she channels maturation themes inspired by the movie Uptown Girls. Slayyyter has a largely sold-out 30-date North American and European tour planned, plus her Coachella debut next month. She emphasized creating songs she'd be proud of even 'if I die tomorrow,' moving beyond 'Twitter meme artist' status.
