Jhené Aiko

Jhené Aiko is an American singer and songwriter.

She gained fame as a singer who has worked often with R&B group B2K as their backing vocalist and music video performer, before developing her career as a soloist.

Career

Jhené started her first musical career as she contributed vocals for a group band named B2K. In 2002, she signed a contract with The Ultimate Group.

She was featured on the band’s album and appeared as a guest vocalist in their songs. She also formed an R&B group named Gyrl.

After that, she appeared in many music videos for O’Ryan. B2K, and P.Y.T. In 2003, she launched her single called NO L.O.V.E.

Yet, in 2003, she returned to her education and hold her self-titled album back due to musical differences with her label.

In 2007, she made a comeback, then released a mixtape named Sailing Soul(s) in 2011. The next year, she released her initial EP named Sail Out.

Her EP ranked #8 on the US Billboard 200. It also led her to get a nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards.

In 2013, she was featured in Big Sean’s song called Beware and is ranked on the Billboard Hot 100.

Profile

Real Name: Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo
Stage Name: Jhené Aiko
Nickname: Nay, NeNe, Penny
Birthday: March 16, 1988
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Zodiac: Pisces
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian and Buddhism
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Education: West Los Angeles College
Hobbies: Water coloring
Facebook: @JheneAiko
Twitter: @JheneAiko
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Instagram: @jheneaiko
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YouTube: Jhené Aiko Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: 36-23-34 (Bust -36, Waist -23, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)

Family

Father: Dr. Karamo Chilombo
Mother: Christina Yamamoto
Brother: Miyagi Cholombo, Jahi Cholombo
Sister: Miyoko Cholombo, Mila J Cholombo
Children: Namiko Love Browner, Noah

Boyfriend & Dating History

O’Ryan

Before Jhené and O’Ryan’s career taking off, they used to be dating each other.

The pair has a child together, Namiko Love, who was born in November 2009.

Big Sean

She and Big Sean, a famous American rapper, have been involved in an on-and-off relationship since 2016.

The couple welcomed their son, Noah, in November 2022.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources, she has accumulated around $5 million to $10 million of net worth.

She appears to earn most of her income through working as a singer and songwriter in the American music industry.

Facts

Her trademark is a 5-octave range.
Aiko has many tattoos on her body.
Eminem, Tupac, and Kendrick Lamar are Jhené’s musical influences.
Aiko has an alter-ego named J.Hennessy.
She likes collecting crystals.
Jhené loves listening to No Scrubs by TLC and Bump & Grind by R. Kelly.
Aiko loves bathing when she feels stressed out and overwhelmed.
She uses her liquid soap to wash her body, hair, crystals, and even dishes.
Her family’s house burned down at the age of 7.
Aiko was homeschooled until high school.
She is multiracial. Her mother is of Dominican, Japanese, and Spanish ancestry. Meanwhile, her father is of German, African, American descent.
She was known as Lil’ Fizz’s Cousin during her early career.
From 2005 to 2008 Aiko dated American singer O’Ryan.
When Nay was 20, she gave birth to a daughter named Namiko Love Browner with her ex-boyfriend O’Ryan.
In 2012, her brother passed away due to brain cancer.
She experienced a car accident in Los Angeles in 2013.
Aiko was featured in VIBE magazine for the Summer edition.
She married to American producer named Dot Da Genius in July 2014, but divorced three years later.
Forbes magazine listed Aiko in its 30 Under 30 – Music list.
She dated Big Sean and the relationship went on and off since 2016.
In Spring 2019, she appeared on Venice magazine’s cover.
Billboard magazine featured the singer in November 2020.
Her ideal type is…

Quotes

“I think if a woman is feeling aggressive, she should be aggressive and not hold back.”

“As I got older, I really got into Tupac’s poetry, his books and just learning about his life and what he was into.”

“You know how a lot of people say, ‘I lose myself in music,’ or ‘I like to escape,’ but I want my music to be more of an awakening. I want it to make people to be aware of life; I don’t want my music to be a distraction. I want to light a path.”

“I just like being a regular person.”

Pics of Jhené Aiko

1. The pattern of her dress is head-turning

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2. She looks pretty with the flower on top of her dress

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3. A selfie from Jhené Aiko!

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4. She makes a short black dress look more colorful

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5. It looks like a fresh summer outfit, right?

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FAQs

Who is Jhené Aiko?

She is an American singer and songwriter.

Who is Jhené Aiko’s real name?

Her real name is Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo.

What makes Jhené Aiko famous?

She gained fame as a singer who has worked often with R&B group B2K as their backing vocalist and music video performer, before developing her career as a soloist.