Lana Del Rey

( aka Lizzt Grant or Sparkle Jump Rope Queen or Queen Of Coney Island or May Jailer )
  • Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on 21 June 1985 in New York, US.
  • Long before mainstream fame, Lana struggled with serious alcohol addiction as a teenager. She chose sobriety early—and it has shaped her haunting, reflective songwriting ever since.
  • Lana Del Ray's early live performances were widely mocked for weak vocals and stage fright, especially during her breakout era.
  • Critics accused Lana of fabricating her tragic backstory and tough-girl persona, claiming her early image was carefully manufactured.