Bobby Valentino is an American R&B singer with a net worth of $6 million. In 1994, he joined the R&B group Mista. In 2005, he signed Ludacris through his record label, Disturbing tha Peace, a division of Def Jam Recordings.
In 2005, V released his debut single “Slow Down” as a solo artist, which was certified gold by the RIAA and peaked at number eight on the Hot 100. He has released six studio albums, two extended plays, one soundtrack album, and twelve singles.
Bobby Valentino Net Worth (2024)
Net asset value: | 6 million dollars |
Job: | Singer |
Year old: | 44 years old |
Nation: | USA |
Born: | February 27, 1980 |
Salary (Annual): | 500 thousand dollars per year |
Latest updates | 2024 |
Bobby Valentino Net Worth Growth
Net worth 2024 | 6 million dollars |
Net worth 2023 | 5 million dollars |
Net worth 2022 | 4 million dollars |
Net worth 2021 | 3 million dollars |
Net worth 2020 | 2 million dollars |
Earnings Highlights
- In 2005, Bobby V earned approximately $810,000 from sales of Bobby Valentino, the album which was certified gold by the RIAA and BPI.
- He earned approximately $550,000 from sales of his gold-certified album Special Occasion released in 2007.
- His third album, The Rebirth, released in 2009, sold for an estimated $64,000.
- In 2011, he earned approximately $38,000 from sales of his album Fly on the Wall.
- His album Dusk Till Dawn is estimated to have grossed $5,000 from record sales in 2012.
Early life
Bobby Marcel Wilson was born on February 27, 1980 in Mississippi and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up listening to artists like Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, and Michael Jackson.
Wilson enrolled at Clark Atlanta University to major in mass communications. Wilson continued to record in his spare time while attending school with the intention of performing again in the future.
Career
When V joined the young R&B group Mista in 1996 under the name Bobby Wilson, his music career officially began. The group released their first self-titled album, which included the number one single, Blackberry Molasses.
The album was produced by Organized Noize (TLC’s Waterfalls). However, due to management conflicts, the group disbanded in 1997. Through Island Def Jam and Ludacris’s Disturbing tha Peace label, Bobby V released his debut album in 2005.
The album is titled Bobby Valentino. Grammy-winners Tim & Bob produced his debut single, “Slow Down,” which reached the top of the U.S. Billboard R&B chart.
The RIAA also certified it gold. His second single, “Anonymous,” was similarly successful. Timbaland, a Grammy-winning producer who also made a featured guest appearance on the single, produced the single.
Bobby V confirmed in 2008 that he was no longer affiliated with Def Jam or Disturbing tha Peace. At this time, British musician Bobby Valentino sued Bobby V and his former record company Def Jam for trademark infringement.
Finally, Bobby V agreed to sign a new contract with EMI, which will house the Blu Kolla Dreams record label. Furthermore, Bobby V announced the release of a new album called The Rebirth, which features the tune “Beep”.
He also changed his stage name to “Bobby V”. He then went on to release subsequent albums Fly on the Wall in 2011, Dusk Till Dawn in 2012, and Electrik in 2018. V has collaborated with various musicians on several side projects.
During Scream Tour IV, he performed with Bow Wow, Omarion, Marques Houston, B5, and Pretty Ricky. He also appeared in a 2007 episode of MTV’s Once Upon A Prom as well as the 2016 television film Hollywood Hearts.
Awards and appointments
Win:
- Bobby V won the Urban Music Awards for Best Male Artist and Best R&B Artist (2009).
- He won the BMI Award for Song of the Year: Slow Down (2005).
Nominations:
- He received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist (2006).
- He received Soul Train Music Award nominations for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male: Slow Down and Best New R&B/Soul or Rap Artist (2006).
- He received a Vibe Award nomination for Video Reelest: Pimpin’ All Over the World (2005).
Personal life
Bobby V has previously dated Bella Montana and Jhonni Blaze. He is rumored to be romantically linked to Juliet Ibrahim. Wilson is reportedly the father of a child, born in 2017.
Bobby Valentino Biography
Real name | Bobby Marcel Wilson |
Nickname | Bobby V |
Year old | 44 years old |
Height | In feet – 5 feet 2 inchesIn meters – 1.61 mIn centimeters – 161 cm |
Weight | In Kilograms – 77.6 KgIn Pounds – 171 lbs |
Family | Father – Bobby L. WilsonMother – Margarett WilsonSisters – N/ABrother – Erman Gökçe |
Girlfriend | Juliet Ibrahim |
Wife | Do not have |
Children | first |
“You don’t need to turn the Page, I’ve read the Story, it ends with you and me.”
– Bobby Valentino
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Summary
As of 2024, Bobby Valentino’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million. He began his music career in the mid-1990s and has earned $5 million from singing alone. He earns from tours, concerts, record sales, and a few appearances in movies and television.
Very few of his albums and singles have received RIAA gold certification, although many of them have reached the top of the Billboard charts. He has also received various awards and nominations.
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