What Is Poo Bear's Net Worth?
Poo Bear, an American singer, songwriter, and music producer, has accumulated a net worth of $40 million. He is renowned for his collaboration with Justin Bieber, gaining Grammy nominations for Bieber's albums "Purpose" and "Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)". In 2018, he released "Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music," with his 2017 single "Would You Ever" (featuring Skrillex) achieving Gold certification in Canada and #3 on the Belgian Ultratop chart.
Poo Bear has penned songs for numerous artists including Pink, 112, Audiovent, Ruben Studdard, Usher, Jill Scott, Kelis, Mya, Kelly Rowland, Foxy Brown, Ludacris, Common, Method Man, Redman, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Steven Tyler, Pitbull, DJ Khaled, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran, and Billie Eilish.
Early Life
Poo Bear was born Jason Paul Douglas Boyd on September 4, 1978, in New Haven, Connecticut. At age nine, following the devastation of their home by a tornado, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with his mother. He attended St. Petersburg College in Florida and earned initial acclaim by writing "Peaches & Cream" and "Dance with Me" for the R&B group 112.
Career
Early in his career, Poo Bear contributed as a writer on several notable tracks, including Pink's "Love is Such a Crazy Thing" (2000) and Usher's "Confessions" album (2004). His contributions to Usher's "Confessions" included the hit single "Caught Up", which reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and garnered notable certifications internationally.
In 2013, Poo Bear was introduced to Justin Bieber and went on to co-write most of the tracks on Bieber’s highly successful albums "Purpose" (2015) and "Changes" (2020). Notably, he co-wrote the popular remix of "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Bieber, earning a Grammy nomination and dominating charts worldwide.
His collaborations with other high-profile artists include writing songs for Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and contributing to Dan + Shay's chart-topping "10,000 Hours" (featuring Bieber), which earned multiple Academy of Country Music Award nominations.
In recent years, Poo Bear has been involved in several high-profile projects, including contributing to Ed Sheeran's "I Don't Care" and Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy (Remix)". His influence has extended into various genres, showcasing his versatility and prominence in the music industry.
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Personal Life
Poo Bear has expressed deep emotional connections through his music. He dedicated the song "Day You Left" to his mother, describing it as a "perfect tribute." In an interview with "American Songwriter," he explained the poignant significance of the song and his sentiments regarding his mother's passing.
Award Nominations
Poo Bear's illustrious career has earned him several Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for Justin Bieber's "Purpose" and "Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe)", as well as Song of the Year for "Despacito". His work on Dan + Shay's "10,000 Hours" secured three Academy of Country Music Award nominations in 2020.
Real Estate
In 2018, Poo Bear purchased an expansive Hollywood Hills home for $6.5 million. The property, featuring five bedrooms and five bathrooms over approximately 6,000 square feet, was listed for sale at $9.9 million in April 2022, later adjusted to $8.9 million in December.
