Mýa

Mýa is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. In 1998 she released her eponymous debut album featuring the hits ‘It’s All About Me’, ‘Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)’ and ‘Take Me There’. In 2002, she won a Grammy Award for her rendition of ‘Lady Marmalade’ alongside Pink, Christina Aguilera and Lil’ Kim. Since 1998, Mýa has released nine studio albums; in 2026, she returned to the music scene after an eight-year absence with the album, Retrospect.

Why Mya is vegan

Mýa is vegan for her health and for the animals.

Mýa was a vegetarian before going vegan in 2014 as a willpower challenge.¹Peta. 2016. Going Vegan Has Done ‘Wonders’ for Mýa. Available: https://www.peta.org/features/mya-from-vegetarian-to-vegan/ [Accessed 7 September 2021]. She credits veganism for a wide range of health benefits as well as opening her eyes to the horrors of the meat and dairy industries, the latter she was “oblivious to” as a vegetarian. Mýa has even created a guide to help people transition to a plant-based diet.

Mýa enjoys processed vegan foods but tries to focus on plant-based wholefoods to get a well-balanced nutritious diet.²Way Up with Angela Yee. 2025. Mya on 25 Years of Music, Healing Through Veganism & Owning Her Journey. YouTube. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZOR_Oiqpi8 [Accessed 3 June 2026].

“What began as one of my many willpower challenges in 2014, quickly evolved into a permanent vegan lifestyle change through education and awareness, which then transformed and improved my mental, spiritual, and physical states. Not only had I discovered what I consider to be the fountain of youth, but found that my mind and spirit were forever altered. Once I had become aware of the harsh realities of the food production industry, I made a conscious decision to better my health, my future family, advocate for voiceless animals, and positively affect my community, the environment, and mother earth.”³Mýa. Mýa’s Vegan Transition Guide. Available: http://www.myamya.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Quick-Vegan-Guide-updated-1.26.pdf [Accessed 7 September 2021].