Jhene Aiko is a singer and songwriter, known for her work with the R&B group B2K. She is better known among fans as Jhene.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Aiko Chilombo was born on March 16, 1988, in the home of Dr. Karamo Chilombo and Christine Yamamoto. Her mother is of Japanese-Spanish descent, whereas Aiko’s father is of African American descent. Jhene spent the majority of her childhood in Ladera Heights, California. Miyagi and Miyoko are her two siblings.
This talented young lady took vocal lessons in Culver City. She had to leave them, however, due to an unexpected pregnancy.
Jhene Aiko’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Jhene Aiko, who was born on March 16, 1988, will be 34 years old on July 8, 2022. Her height is 1.57 meters and her weight is 45 kilograms.
Jhene Aiko’s Profession & Career
Her career began at the tender age of 14 with some B2K releases in 2002. Chris Stokes, her manager, signed her with the Ultimate Group. To gain popularity, Aiko was marketed as the cousin of rapper Lil’ Fizz. It was, however, a complete lie. Many of the songs on the B2K album featured Aiko. In addition, she appeared in O’Ryan’s first music video, “Take It, Show.”
Before her 15th birthday, she was already featured on the soundtracks of Byou; You Got Served, The Master of Disguise, and Barbershop, demonstrating how talented an artist Aiko is. Jhene’s debut album, titled “My Name Is Jhene,” was scheduled to be released in 2003. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the album is never released. She abandoned all labels in order to focus on her education.
Jhene returned to music in March 2011 with the release of a mixtape on her official website. It was followed by a music video titled “My Mine” and the second track from her debut mixtape, Stranger. Aiko’s first studio album, “Souled Out,” was released in 2014 and was a huge success. She had a similar level of success with her second album, “Trip.” These songs catapulted her to fame in the American music industry.
Achievements and Awards
Jhene Aiko has been nominated for numerous awards, including the American Music Awards, BET Awards, Grammy Awards, and Soul Train Awards. However, at the 2014 BET Awards, she received only a Centric Award for the song “The Worst.”
This stunning singer has also received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. PETA named her the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity in 2016.
Jhene Aiko’s Salary and Net Worth
Jhene Aiko’s net worth is $800,000 as of July 2022. Because copies of her albums have been sold all over the world, Aiko has such a large net worth. She has also headlined numerous tours, including entering the Void and Trip The Tour.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Jhene Aiko |
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Real Name | Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo |
Gender | Female |
Age | 34 years old |
Birth Date | 16 March 1988 |
Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.57 m |
Weight | 45 Kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Husband | Dot da Genius |
Children | Yes (Namiko Love Browner) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | American singer and songwriter |
Net Worth | $800 thousand |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |