Jamal Roberts Biography – Jamal Roberts Wiki

Jamal Roberts, hailing from Meridian, Mississippi, is both a singer and an elementary school educator. He is participating in Season 23 of “American Idol” and previously competed on BET’s “Sunday Best”. Additionally, he serves as a P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Meridian, Mississippi.

Born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi, Jamal has been singing since he was 2 years old. According to the singer, his grandparents discovered his musical talents early on, and he “grew up singing The Temptations.” He told WTOK: “I’ve been singing since the age of two. My grandfather and grandmother actually were the ones that knew that I would sing one day. I grew up singing The Temptations… So since the age of two I’ve been singing.”

Jamal is a former contestant on BET’s “Sunday Best”. He was in the top 20 of season nine’s “Sunday Best” but was eliminated. In 2019, Jamal celebrated the release of his first single titled “He’s Preparing Me”. He celebrated with members of 5th Street Baptist Church and other church groups.

Jamal Roberts Age

American Idol contestant Jamal Roberts was born on November 6, 1997 in Meridian, Mississippi.

Jamal Roberts Wife

Is Jamal Roberts Married? The singer has not revealed his marital status. Neither has he revealed the mother of his daughters.

Jamal Roberts Family

Jamal Roberts has three children, including two daughters, Harmoni and Lyrik. He welcomed his third child on Monday, May 5, 2025. The Meridian native has not revealed his daughters’ mother.

“I did have a beautiful baby girl. It was so personal to me that I did not share it right away, but I have a healthy, beautiful baby girl that was born today,” Jamal revealed during his performance on “American Idol” season 23 on May 5, 2025.

Before leaving the stage on Monday night, host Ryan Seacrest asked Roberts what he wanted to say to his newborn child, something he could play back to her when she’s old enough to understand. His answer was just as powerful as the performance: “Daddy will always be there for you. Always.”

Jamal Roberts American Idol

Jamal Roberts is a contestant on American Idol Season 23. The Meridian native started his “American Idol” journey when he received a golden ticket after performing “Mary Jane” by Rick James in the audition rounds.

In the first few weeks of elimination rounds, judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood held the power to decide who stayed and who went home. The power shifted into audiences’ hands once the contestants were down to the Top 24. Jamal has proved to be a fan favorite, making it into the Top 20, then the Top 14, Top 10, Top 8 and now, the Top 7.

The Meridian native sang Fantasia’s “I Believe” before advancing to the top seven of “American Idol” season 23 on Monday, May 5, 2025. The Top 7 of “American Idol” season 23 are Thunderstorm Artis, John Foster, Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix, Mattie Pruitt, Jamal, and Gabby Samone.

Jamal Roberts Net Worth

Singer Jamal Roberts has an estimated net worth of $100,000.

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Jamal Roberts’ Instagram handle is @officialjamalroberts.