Birth Name | Karyn Layvonne White |
Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Father | Clarence White |
Mother | Vivian White |
Boyfriend | Al B. Sure |
Height | Unknown |
Eye color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Date of Birth | October 14, 1965 |
Age | 53 |
Nationality | American |
Net Worth | $145 million |
Children | Ashley Nicole and Brandon |
Personal life and Family
Karyn White is a R&B singer who was born in Los Angeles, California in October 14, 1965. It was the place where her father Clarence white used to play trumpet and her mother was a church choir director. Well it can be said that a talented family gives off talented people. Karyn gained experienced in singing in choir and local talent shows. She is well known for her R&B and soulful songs. She is a songwriter as well and writes her own songs. Not much about her family has been disclosed but talking about her own she had a daughter with terry lewis Ashley Nicole and later adopted a son Brandon.
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Early Life
Karyn White was born in Los Angeles, where she used to sing in church choir and also singing in backup. Not much about her early life life is mentioned elsewhere but she had spent most of her childhood in los Angeles. Her father used to play trumpet which may define why she has such interest in music. She used to be part of various beauty pageants and used to do backup singing.
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Career
Talking about the career of Karyn White sang with local bank legacy and then toured with R&B vocalist o’bryan in 1984. She debuted in 1988 produced by l.a. reid which sold over two million copies. This featured in number on R&B singles. Her singles were the way you love me and love saw it. Likewise, her another songs Ritual of love got over half a million units sold.
She became the first female artist to have the first three solo releases from their debut album hit number one on the R&B charts. In 2006, she recorded a new album Sista sista which got shelved. She started from 1965 and still in 2017 she has released an album Gale and the Storm. Karyn has been active in the music line as she is very passionate about the music career. She writes her own songs and makes soulful music which is why many have loved her.
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Net worth and earnings
She has an incredible net worth of $145 million. She has released almost over 8 hit albums while her debut has sold over 2 million copies in 1964. Her profession also includes business owner and she invest in real estate business as well. She has hit number one on billboard hot 100 charts, and US R&B charts as well. Karyn name is listed on the annual list of the highest paid singers. She has made herself this much worth through smart stock investments, substantial property holdings. Karyn has also done lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She currently owns 7 restaurants and recently launched her own brand of Vodka in the US.
Awards and Achievements
In 1989 American Music Award nominated her for the favourite R&B New Artist. This was the first nomination that she got in the award function. Likewise, in 1989 Soul Train Music Award nominated her for the Best New Artist, Female and Best R&B Contemporary Album. At that time in way back she was proud of herself for changing the music line contributed by women. And finally, in 1989 She won no 1 R&B single for the Year in the Billboard Music Award. This is what most singers and artists would dream of achieving. In 1989 Grammy Award nominated her for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and in 1990 as well. In 2017, UB honors nominated her for the best independent R&B Album Release for the Gale and the Storm – Soundtrack.
Relationship status
Talking about her relationship she married Terry Lewis in 1992 and together they had a daughter Ashley Nicole and later adopted a son Brandon. But they eventually broke up their relationship in 1999. White again married to producer Bobby G but it also didn’t quite turn out good for her. Then she started dating Al b Sure from 2012. Karyn white says she likes younger men because they are more confident. She also revealed that she dated a 28-year-old. White has opened her true wants in an interview show. She doesn’t date anyone but she likes young ones than the older ones.
Facts about Karyn White
- Karyn White had one daughter with Terry Lewis.
- She used to sing in church choir and as a background singer.
- Karyn released her first album in 1988.
- She has appeared in the movie Gale & the Storm.
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