August Anthony Alsina Jr. is a talented American singer-songwriter known for his unique voice and heartfelt lyrics.
In 2012, he released his first mixtape, which made a splash in the music industry. productand continues to be popular, such as subsequent versions Product 2.
Alsina also attracted the attention of major record companies and signed with The-Dream’s Radio, solidifying his position in the music industry.
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- Full name: August Anthony Alsina Jr.
- Stage name: August Alsina
- Date of Birth: September 3, 1992
- Age: 31
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 5’12”
- Parents: Sheila Alsina and August Alsina Sr.
- Siblings: Travis Labranch, Jamal Labranch, Melvin La’Branch III and Netia La’Branch
- Spouse: Jada Pinkett Smith
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
August Alsina was born on September 3, 1992, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States to Sheila Alsina and August Alsina Sr.
He grew up with four siblings: Travis LaBlanche, Jamal LaBlanche, Melvin LaBlanche III, and Netiah LaBlanche. August attended and graduated from Worthing High School. He identifies as black and is of Christian faith.
Profession
August Alsina never gave up his love for music and at the age of 14 he decided to share his talent with the world by creating a YouTube channel.
Despite losing his home at the age of 16, August continued to work hard and pursue his dreams, releasing several mixtapes and gaining recognition with the single “I Luv This S—” in 2013. His determination and talent have made him a respected and successful artist in the music industry.
In 2014, August Alsina released his debut album, witnesswhich received critical acclaim and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. He also made it onto XXL magazine’s Freshman list, solidifying his status as one of the industry’s rising stars. His music career continues to flourish with the release of the album life 2015 and subsequent projects.
In 2020, Alsina came under widespread public scrutiny when his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith was revealed, sparking a media frenzy and discussions about open marriages and entanglements. The controversy brought more attention to Alsina’s music and personal life, ultimately causing his popularity and success to soar.
Awards and nominations
BET Awards
- 2014 Best Newcomer Award
- 2014 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award Winner (shared with Trinidad James for “I Luv This Shit”)
- 2014 Best R&B/Pop Male Vocal Performance Nominated
- Nominated for Best Collaboration 2014 (I Luv This Shit with Trinidad James)
- 2015 Best R&B/Pop Male Vocal Performance Nominated
- Nominated, 2015, Best Collaboration (“No Love (Remix)” with Nicki Minaj)
Social Media
- Instagram: @augustalsina
- Facebook: August Alsina
Personal life
August Alsina has made tabloid headlines for his relationships with high-profile celebrities. In 2020, he sparked widespread speculation and controversy when he claimed to be in a relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith.
However, Pinkett Smith later clarified on a talk show that their relationship took place during her separation from husband Will Smith. Despite being linked to several celebrities, Alsina’s current relationship status remains unknown as he is currently believed to be single.
Discography
Studio album
- Downtown: Life at Gunpoint (2013)
- witness (2014)
- life (2015)
- Product 3: Emergency (2020)
- I (2023)
EP
Mixtape
- product (2012)
- Product 2 (2013)
- August Alsina University (2013)
- Why not (with Cassius Jay) (2014)
net worth
August Alsina has a net worth of $2 million after having achieved success in the music industry. His main source of income is from his career as a recording artist, where he has released several albums and singles that have charted on the Billboard charts. In addition, Alsina also tours and performs live, which further increases his income.
