What Is Jhené Aiko's Net Worth?
Jhené Aiko is an American singer-songwriter with a net worth of $6 million. Despite early setbacks with label complications in the early 2000s, Aiko bounced back with the release of her 2011 mixtape, 'Sailing Soul(s),' featuring artists like Drake, Kanye West, and Miguel. Her debut studio album, 'Souled Out' (2014), established her as a significant figure in contemporary R&B.
In 2016, Aiko collaborated with rapper Big Sean under the moniker Twenty88. In 2017, her second album, 'Trip,' tackled personal themes inspired by her brother's death, showcasing her storytelling prowess. Most recently, her 2020 album 'Chilombo' earned multiple Grammy nominations, blending R&B with elements of hip-hop and traditional soul influences.
Early Life
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo was born on March 16, 1988, in Los Angeles, California. She is of mixed heritage, with her mother having Spanish, Dominican, and Japanese ancestry and her father being Native American, African-American, and German-Jewish. A house fire at age seven forced the family to move to South Los Angeles. Aiko was homeschooled until high school and has several siblings, including her sister, R&B singer Mila J. She started taking vocal lessons and writing poetry and songs at a young age.
Career
Aiko's career began in 2002 with contributions to several B2K releases. She signed with The Ultimate Group, managed by Chris Stokes, but her debut album was never released due to label tension. She took a hiatus to focus on education but returned in 2007. Her independent mixtape 'Sailing Soul(s)' (2011), featuring Miguel, Drake, and Kanye West, marked her comeback.
In 2012, she signed with Def Jam's Artium Records by No I.D. Her 2013 EP 'Sail Out' and subsequent debut studio album 'Souled Out' (2014) earned commercial success. Her collaborative project Twenty88 and her albums 'Trip' (2017) and 'Chilombo' (2020) further solidified her place in the music industry.
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Nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, Aiko has toured with major artists like Nas, Lauryn Hill, and J. Cole. Her musical influences include Tupac, Aaliyah, and Eminem.
Personal Life
Aiko has a daughter with American R&B singer O'Ryan. She was married to Oladipo 'Dot da Genius' Omishore and, later, formed a relationship with Big Sean, having a son together in November 2022.
Real Estate
In 2020, Aiko purchased a home in LA's Pacific Palisades for $2.5 million. In 2021, she bought another home in Encino, California, for $3.4 million, which she later listed for $3.65 million.
