Lizzo is one of the famous artists in the music industry. She is well known for her strong and encouraging lyrics, which allows seeing the world differently. Lizzo made a name for herself as a musician who is comfortable with her own skin and promotes it through her upbeat songs. The singer hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down.
Well, if you aren’t familiar with this name of tour-de-force star yet, don’t worry, we have all the information that you need about Lizzo, including her income, net worth, cars, and other assets.
Who is Lizzo? Her Career Info, Highlights
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on 27 April 1988, Lizzo’s real name is Melissa Jefferson. She is currently 31 years old. At the age of 19, her family moved to Houston, Texas, where she grew up. While growing up, she was surrounded by hip-hop music. At the age of 14, Lizzo formed a musical group called Cornrow Clique with her friends. From there, her musical journey started. She graduated from Alief Elsik High School and then enrolled at the University of Houston, where she studied classical music.
After the death of her father, Lizzo moved to Minnesota, where she formed two bands; the Chalice and Lizzo & the Larva Ink. With the group ‘The Chalice,’ she released their first album ‘We Are the Chalice’ which became commercially successful.
Later she split with the band to focused on her solo career and released debut studio albums; ‘Lizzobangers’ in 2013. Then her second studio album ‘Big Grrrl Small World’ released in 2015. After signing with Atlanta Records, Lizzo released her debut EP ‘Coconut Play’ in 2016, which received positive reviews from music critics.
In 2019, the singer released her third studio album ‘Cuz I Love You’ that peaked at number five on the Billboard 200. It includes two singles ‘Juice’ and ‘Tempo.’
Aside from her rapping and singing, Lizzo is well known for her ability to play the flute. Since a young age, she has been playing the flute. She has performed with flute in several musical programs. Lizzo performed ‘Truth Hurts’ at the 2019 BET Awards and earned her a standing ovation fro the crowd, including renowned singer Rihanna.
How Much is Lizzo Net Worth?
Lizzo makes her fortune through her music sales and concert tours. As of now, Lizzo’s net worth is $3 million. The singer released her third album ‘Cuz I Love You,’ sold 500,000 copies in the USA and was certified gold by RIAA. The album features artists such as Gucci Mane and Missy Elliot. To date, she collaborated with many artists like Ricky Reed, Christian Rich, Nylon, and more.
In 2014, Lizzo collaborated with Prince on his album ‘Plectrumelectrum’ for the song ‘BouTrouble.’ Also, she appeared on ‘The Ellen Show’ and performed her song ‘Juice’ on live TV. In 2019, Lizzo single ‘Truth Hurts’ topped on the Billboard 100 and certified two-time platinum by RIAA.
The single sold 2 million copies in the USA and 140,000 copies in Australia. Also, the song appeared on Netflix’s original ‘Someone Great’ and soundtrack for several movies, including ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ and Girls Trip.
In addition to her musical projects, Lizzo ventured into acting. Lizzo lent her voice in the animated film ‘UglyDolls’ and starred in the crime comedy-drama film ‘Hustlers.’ Moreover, Lizzo made her appearance in numerous tv series such as Saturday Night Live, Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and many more.
Aside from her professional, the rapper makes a massive worth from her merchandise. She sells t-shirts, shoes, and jewelry items.
House & Cars
There’s no doubt that the Grammy nominee singer lives in a million of home along with her sister. She has revealed much information about herself and other ventures to the media. Further, she has exclusive car collections in her home garage but hasn’t disclosed it yet.
Quick Info
Name | Melissa Viviane Jefferson |
Stage Name | Lizzo |
Date of Birth | April 27, 1988 |
Place | Detroit, Michigan |
Profession | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Marital Status | Single |
Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Age | 31 |