Brent Faiyaz is an American R&B singer who rose to fame in 2016 after appearing on GoldLink’s single “Crew” with Shy Glizzy, for which he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and was certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA.
In 2021, his singles “Wasting Time” with Drake and The Neptunes, “Gravity” with DJ Dahi and Tyler, the Creator, and “Mercedes” all entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His second album, Wasteland, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
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- Full name: Christopher Brent Wood
- Nickname: Brent Faiyaz
- Date of Birth: September 19, 1995
- Age: 27
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Columbia, Maryland, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter
early life
Brent Fayyad was born on September 19, 1995 in Columbia, Maryland, USA. He grew up in a musical family and his mother was a choir director. Brent began writing and producing music at a young age and was inspired by R&B and soul music.
As a teenager, Brent moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he attended high school. He continued to pursue his love of music and eventually moved to Los Angeles to focus on his career.
Brent, whose early influences included Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill and Jay-Z, has been praised for his unique blend of classic R&B and contemporary hip-hop.
Personal life
Brent Faiyaz is known to be very private about his personal life and has not shared much information about his relationships or family.
He mentioned in the interview that he has a daughter. Brent Faiyaz has been in a relationship with American model Zahara Davis since 2019.
Brent is passionate about fashion and has said he uses it to express himself. He is also involved in various charitable events and uses his platform to raise awareness for important social causes.
Profession
Brent Faiyaz rose to fame in 2016 when he lent his vocals to rapper GoldLink’s song “Crew”. The song was a commercial success and received critical acclaim, with Brent’s vocals receiving particular praise.
In 2017, Brent released his debut album, Sonder Son, which received critical acclaim and showcased his talent as a singer-songwriter. The album was produced by his songwriting team Sonder, with producers including Dpat and Atu.
Brent’s music often explores themes of love, relationships, and personal growth, and he has been praised for his introspective lyrics and soulful voice.
In 2020, Brent released his highly anticipated second album, F*** the World, which featured collaborations with artists such as Drake and Tyler, The Creator. The album was critically acclaimed and solidified Brent’s position as one of the most exciting new talents in R&B.
net worth
As of 2022, sources estimate Brent Faiyaz’s net worth to be around $3 million.
However, please note that his net worth may have changed due to various factors, such as changes in his career, investments, and other financial decisions.
Social Media
- Instagram: @brentfaiyaz
- Twitter: @brentfaiyaz
Discography
- All mine
- Waste of time
- gravity
- Love Gang
- Fuyao Tourism
- believe
- Jackie Brown
- Death Row Walk
- Sanderson
