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Halsey Goes Nuclear on Music Critic Anthony Fantano for Bad 2024 Album Review

Pop star Halsey has sparked a social media clash with music critic Anthony Fantano following a negative review of her 2024 album.

By · Published June 22, 2026  15:00 UTC · Updated June 24, 2026  20:34 UTC

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Which album is at the center of the dispute?

The dispute concerns the 2024 album titled 'The Great Impersonator'.

What specific subject matter of the album was mocked?

According to Geo News, the critic mocked the album's content regarding Halsey's chemo battle.

Who is Anthony Fantano?

He is described in coverage as a music critic and YouTuber.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: Pop star Halsey has sparked a social media clash with music critic Anthony Fantano following a negative review of her 2024 album.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Halsey has responded aggressively to music critic Anthony Fantano after he issued a negative review of her album, 'The Great Impersonator'. The conflict escalated through a heated post from the singer.

Coverage from Geo News highlights that the album focuses on Halsey's chemo battle, which Fantano reportedly mocked. Outlets including TMZ, The Express Tribune, and Clash Music describe the response as a "clap back" and an act of "going nuclear" on the YouTuber.

Future developments depend on whether Fantano or other music journalism entities respond to Halsey's public criticism.

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