The Real Names of Your Favorite Music Stars

You know their stage names, their biggest hits and their faces, but some of the world's iconic music stars have very different names on their birth certificates. From Lady Gaga and The Weeknd to Bad Bunny, SZA and Bruno Mars, their real names can be surprisingly different from the identities they built on stage.

In this video, we reveal the real names of famous singers and musicians, explore the stories behind their stage names, and look at how these artists transformed their identities into globally recognised brands. Some names were shortened, some were completely reinvented, and others have fascinating stories behind them.