From the excitement surrounding the Artemis II mission to the popularity of interstellar tales like Project Hail Mary, the world is currently captivated by the mysteries of deep space. Interestingly, a handful of high-profile figures believe that the cosmos—and its inhabitants—might be paying just as much attention to us.
Over the last decade, reports of unidentified aerial phenomena have surged, bolstered by the ubiquity of smartphone cameras and social media, which make capturing and sharing strange occurrences easier than ever. Alien fascination is no longer relegated to the fringes; it has found a home in mainstream culture.
Many musicians have been vocal about their interest in—and personal encounters with—extraterrestrial life. Take Tom DeLonge, formerly of Blink-182, who has spent decades researching the unknown. His long-standing obsession reached the public eye as early as 1999 with the band’s single “Aliens Exist,” a track that served as a genuine admission of his convictions. His journey into the world of UFOlogy has been so extensive that there is a documented history of his deep-dive research into the extraterrestrial.
DeLonge isn’t alone. Numerous artists, ranging from pop icons to country stars, have shared their own inexplicable brushes with the unknown. Here are several musicians who have spoken openly about their belief in life beyond our planet.
Tom DeLonge
DeLonge is perhaps the most visible advocate for UFO disclosure in the industry. Through his organization, To the Stars Academy, he has pushed for transparency and academic study of unexplained aerial events. Notably, he played a role in the lead-up to the 2020 U.S. Navy release of confirmed UFO footage, which validated many of the phenomena he had been discussing for years.
Demi Lovato
In 2020, Lovato embarked on a quest for answers in Joshua Tree, California, a region famed for its high volume of reported sightings. Accompanied by renowned experts, the singer documented unusual orbs in the sky, describing the experience as a profound shift in her perspective. She has since been a vocal proponent of meditation as a means to initiate contact with other-dimensional beings.
Kesha
Inspired by her own encounter in the desert—where she witnessed mysterious, fiery lights—Kesha has turned alien-hunting into a hobby. She has been vocal about her experiences, even engaging in meditation techniques designed to reach out to entities beyond Earth, citing her conversations with fellow enthusiast Demi Lovato as a major source of inspiration.
Nick Jonas
During a candid interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the singer revealed a childhood experience in his own backyard. Jonas described seeing three flying saucers, an event that left him convinced of the existence of extraterrestrial technology. He noted that he later discovered similar sightings had been reported in neighboring states at the same time.
Machine Gun Kelly
MGK’s interest in the cosmos often blends into his creative work, such as his “Concert for Aliens” music video. Beyond the art, the performer has claimed to have witnessed a red orb hovering over a lake in Thousand Oaks, describing the movement as something clearly not of human origin.
Miley Cyrus
While driving in San Bernardino, Cyrus had a startling encounter that she describes as a “flying snowplow.” She recounted seeing a glowing yellow vessel and claiming to have made eye contact with an occupant inside. For Cyrus, the possibility of life elsewhere is a mathematical certainty, and dismissing it as impossible feels like a human-centric arrogance.
Post Malone
The rapper has spoken frequently about his lifelong fascination with the unknown. He has detailed witnessing “force fields” and stationary lights in the sky that defy traditional aviation physics, noting that these sightings were witnessed by multiple people alongside him, adding a layer of credibility to his accounts.
Alicia Keys
The Grammy-winning artist has long maintained a belief that we are not alone. She has joked about “meeting aliens” in her daily life but has also pointed out the commonality of the experience, noting that many people have observed flying objects that simply do not adhere to the flight patterns or shapes of standard aircraft.
Kacey Musgraves
True to her handle @spaceykacey, the country star has shared footage and accounts of her own “orb” experiences. During a flight, she observed three mysterious lights moving in synchronized triangle patterns that ignored standard flight physics. According to Musgraves, when she spoke to the pilots post-flight, they confessed that such sightings were a regular, unexplained occurrence in those skies.
