Who is Omarion and how did he get famous?
Omarion born Omari Ishmael Grandberry is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the boy band B2K, a band which achieved success in the early 2000s with their singles “Gots ta Be”, “Uh Huh”, “Girlfriend”, and the number-one hit “Bump, Bump, Bump”.
In 2004, Omarion started a solo career after the group had broken up, his solo album, O (2005) debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
He was also featured on the single “Let Me Hold You” by Bow Wow, which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. O received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
His second solo album, 21 (2006), became his second chart topper in the United States, and spawned the hit single “Ice Box”. He released his third solo album, Ollusion in 2010.
His fourth solo album, Sex Playlist (2014), spawned the single “Post to Be” (featuring Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko), which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 3× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Omarion has also ventured into acting, with appearances in films such as You Got Served, Fat Albert, Somebody Help Me and The Proud Family Movie. As a solo artist, he has received a BET Award, a Billboard Music Award, and a Soul Train Music Award.
Omarion appeared in advertisements for brands such as “McDonald’s” and “Kellogg’s Corn Pops” when he was five years old.
How old is Omarion?
Omarion was born November 12, 1984, as of now he is 38 years old and he will be making 39, on November 12, 2023. He stands at the height of 1.68 m.
Omarion wife and children
Omarion seems to be currently single, however, he has two children, a son born in 2014 and a daughter born in 2016, with ex-girlfriend Apryl Jones.
Omarion and Apryl Jones dated from 2013 to 2016, but their relationship ended later.
How rich is Omarion?
As of 2023, Omarion is estimated to have a net worth of around $6 Million. Omarion accumulates his wealth through being a successful R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He also endorses deals, merchandise sales, album sales, tours, features, royalties from streaming platforms, among others.
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