What is Jeremih’s Net Worth?
Jeremih is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with an estimated net worth of $2 million.
He rose to national attention in 2009 with his breakout single “Birthday Sex,” a sultry R&B track that climbed into the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and quickly positioned him as one of contemporary R&B’s standout new voices. Jeremih went on to release his self-titled debut album, the follow-up project “All About You,” the mixtape “Late Nights with Jeremih,” and the well-received “Late Nights: The Album.”
Jeremih’s success has been shaped by his smooth vocal delivery, polished melodies, and ability to merge R&B with hip-hop, pop, and club-driven sounds. Beyond his solo work, he has become a frequent collaborator, contributing to tracks by 50 Cent, YG, DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, French Montana, Wale, Chance the Rapper, and Dreezy, among others. His most recognizable songs include “Birthday Sex,” “Down on Me,” “Don’t Tell ’Em,” “Planes,” “oui,” and “Impatient.” Although his full-length solo releases have been relatively few, he has maintained a steady presence in modern R&B through singles, guest appearances, performances, and collaborative projects.
Early Life
Born Jeremy Phillip Felton on July 17, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois, Jeremih was raised on the city’s South Side. Music was part of his life from a young age, and he learned multiple instruments, including drums, piano, saxophone, and percussion. He also participated in school music programs such as marching band and jazz band, further developing his musical foundation.
After finishing high school ahead of schedule, Jeremih enrolled at the University of Illinois before moving on to Columbia College Chicago, where he studied music business. During his college years, he began recording and refining his artistic identity. A key early creative partner was producer Mick Schultz, who played an important role in shaping the sleek, stripped-down R&B sound that marked Jeremih’s debut era.
Breakthrough with “Birthday Sex”
Jeremih’s rise happened fast. In 2009, he signed with Def Jam Recordings and released “Birthday Sex” as the lead single from his first album. The song became a commercial smash, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, turning him into a major new artist almost immediately.
His debut album, “Jeremih,” arrived later in 2009 and opened inside the top ten on the Billboard 200. Featuring tracks such as “Imma Star (Everywhere We Are),” the project helped cement his image as a young R&B performer with strong mainstream crossover potential.
In 2010, Jeremih followed up with his second studio album, “All About You.” The release featured “Down on Me,” a collaboration with 50 Cent that became another major hit and broadened his reach across both R&B and hip-hop audiences. By then, Jeremih had developed a clear reputation as a go-to hook singer whose voice fit naturally over lean, rhythm-focused production.
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“Late Nights” and Continued Success
Jeremih’s most important artistic turning point came with his 2012 mixtape “Late Nights with Jeremih.” The project was darker, looser, and more atmospheric than his early radio hits, and it helped reshape his image from a mainstream R&B newcomer into a more influential figure in the alt-R&B and hip-hop-adjacent R&B world.
That sound eventually led to “Late Nights: The Album,” released in 2015 after years of delays. The album included “Don’t Tell ‘Em,” featuring YG, which became one of Jeremih’s biggest hits, reaching #6 on the Hot 100. It also included “Planes,” featuring J. Cole, which earned Jeremih a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance, and “oui,” another popular single.
“Late Nights: The Album” is widely regarded as Jeremih’s strongest full-length project. It combined club records, slow jams, melodic hooks, and guest-heavy tracks while preserving the nocturnal mood that had made the original mixtape so beloved by fans.
Collaborations and Later Career
Jeremih has had a major second career as a collaborator. He appeared on “The Body” by Wale, “Hold You Down” by DJ Khaled, “Body” by Dreezy, “Somebody” by Natalie La Rose, “Don’t Tell ‘Em” with YG, and “The Light” with Ty Dolla $ign. His hook-writing and smooth delivery made him a natural fit for rap and R&B singles.
In 2018, Jeremih and Ty Dolla $ign released the collaborative album “MihTy.” The project featured production from Hitmaka and included the single “The Light.” The album gave Jeremih another platform in the R&B world and paired him with one of the few artists whose lane overlapped with his own mix of melody, sensuality, and hip-hop influence.
Jeremih later released singles including “Room” and “Wait on It,” the latter featuring Bryson Tiller and Chris Brown. “Wait on It” marked one of his most notable later-career returns and showed that he still had strong connections within contemporary R&B.
Health Scare
In 2020, Jeremih suffered a serious case of COVID-19 and was hospitalized in Chicago. His condition became severe enough that fans and fellow artists publicly asked for prayers and support. He later recovered and spoke about the experience, which included time in intensive care and a difficult physical recovery.
The health scare briefly shifted public attention away from his music and toward his personal survival. His recovery was welcomed across the R&B and hip-hop communities, where he had built deep relationships through years of collaborations.
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