Leighton Meester’s music is finding a new audience after she tragically lost her home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
Indeed, fans are rallying around her in the same way they supported Heidi Montag during the time she lost her home to a fire – promoting her music on streaming services thanks to campaigns fan-driven spread across TikTok.
Heidi’s fans sent her music skyrocketing to the top of the iTunes charts after her home was destroyed. Now, Leighton’s supporters are making similar efforts, hoping to bring her songs the same attention after tragedy struck the home she shared with her husband, Adam Brody.
A journalist and podcast host named Gibson Johns sparked the movement on TikTok.
“Can the Internet also do to the underrated music of Heidi Montag more than a decade ago what it did to the underrated music of Leighton Meester?” he said. “Her house also burned down, and this music deserves to be exposed to the sunlight!”
Music by Leighton Meester
Leighton’s musical journey began in 2009 when she was featured in Cobra Starship’s hit song “Good Girls Go Bad”.
Later that year, she released her debut single “Somebody to Love” featuring Robin Thicke, followed by “Your Love’s a Drug” in 2010.
In addition to her solo work, Leighton also showcased her vocal talents in the 2010 film Strong country.
She performed songs such as “A Little Bit Stronger” and “Summer Girl” for the film’s soundtrack.
Leighton’s debut album Heart ratefilled with introspective songs she wrote herself, released in 2014.
Even though Meester hasn’t actively pursued music since her mini tour in 2015, fans are rediscovering her artistry.
Since Wednesday, Heart rate climbed to number 19 on the iTunes Albums chart, a testament to the renewed interest.
Even rapper Flavor Flav joined the effort, lending his voice to the campaign to elevate Leighton’s music. Watch videos of him and others on TikTok below.