Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr. is a rapper and singer-songwriter from the United States, known for his beautiful voice and meaningful lyrics.
He shot to fame with the release of his debut album, Free 6lack, in November 2016.
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- Full name: Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.
- Stage name: 6lack
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1992
- Age: 31
- Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer and songwriter.
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Valentine
- Siblings: Nicole and Christian
- Spouse: Bianca Quiñones
- Children: Syx Rose Valentine
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $8 million.
Early life and education
6lack was born on June 24, 1992 in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1997, at the age of 5, he and his parents moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Stone Mountain High School and Newton High School in Atlanta.
As the oldest of three children, 6lack has always played a leadership role in the family. Even if you don’t know his parents, you can call them Mr. and Mrs. Valentine.
6lack attended Stone Mountain High School in Georgia and then continued his education at Valdosta State University, where he decided to major in computer science.
However, his love for music eventually led him to make the difficult decision in 2011 to leave college and devote himself full-time to a career in music.
Profession
His musical journey began when he signed with Flo Rida’s International Music Group/Strong Arm Records. His debut mixtape, Free 6lack, was released in 2016 to critical and commercial success and featured hit singles such as “Prblms” and “No One.”
East Atlanta Love Letters is the much-anticipated second studio album from the exceptional musician 6Lack, released in 2018. This musical gem has been a huge success, surpassing the success of his debut album.
To the delight of his loyal fans, East Atlanta Love Letter soared to the top of the prestigious Billboard R&B Albums chart. In addition, this extraordinary album spawned two sensational hit singles that resonated with audiences around the world: “OTW” and “Unfair.”
6lack has collaborated with artists including Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign, JID and Lil Baby, and his work has appeared on tracks by musicians including Beyoncé, The Weeknd and Future.
In 2020, talented artist 6lack released his highly anticipated third studio album, Sincerely, 6lack. The musical masterpiece delves deep into the artist’s journey and provides an intimate look into his life and relationships.
The album received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike and reached an impressive number two on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Award Nominations:
- Best Rap/Sung Performance
- Best Urban Contemporary Music Album
MTV Video Music Awards:
- Best Hip-Hop Video (2019, “Pretty Little Fears” with J. Cole)
Social Media
- Instagram: @6lack
- Twitter: @6lack
- Facebook: 6lack
- YouTube: 6LACK
- Spotify: 6LACK
Personal life
6lack is known for being a private person who prefers to keep his personal life private. Despite his introverted personality, it was revealed that he has a daughter named Syx Rose Valentine, who was born in February 2017.
Additionally, it was revealed that 6lack is currently dating soul singer Bianca Quiñones, who goes by the stage name Quiñ.
Discography
Studio albums:
- Free 6lack
- East Atlanta Love Letter
- Now that I have a lover
Extended gameplay:
singles:
- “question”
- “Ex Calls”
- ‘No one knows’
- “Little Fears”
- “OTW” (signed with Khalid and Ty Dolla)
- “change”
- “indifferent”
- ‘Unfair’
- “Free”
- “Know Ya” (featuring J. Cole)
- “float”
- “Lake by the Sea” (with Khalid)
- Switch
- “My Jeans”
- “long time”
- “Alone”
net worth
According to reports, the famous musician 6lack has a net worth of about $8 million. He attributes his success to his flourishing music career, which includes the release of two studio albums, an EP, and multiple singles.
Additionally, 6lack has toured extensively, engaging audiences around the world both as a solo artist and as a key member of the esteemed Spillage Village collective.
