Jon B is a songwriter, singer and producer who rose to fame in the 1990s with his debut studio album “Bonafide”. He has also written songs for albums by major artists such as Michael Jackson and Toni Braxton. After Bonafide, he released almost seven albums.
You might be familiar with Jon B. But do you know his age and height as well as his net worth in 2022? If you are not aware, we have written an article about Jon Ba’s short biography – wiki, career, professional life, personal life, current net worth, age, height, weight and other facts. So if you’re ready, let’s get started.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | John B |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Jonathan David Buck |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 47 years old |
| Date of birth: | November 11, 1974 |
| Birth place: | Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.69 m |
| Weight: | 58 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Married |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Danette Jackson (m. 2007) |
| children: | Yes (Azure Luna Buck, L’wren True Buck) |
| Date/Girlfriend (name): | ON |
| Profession: | American singer, songwriter and producer |
| Net worth in 2022: | 5 million dollars |
Biography of Jon B
Jon B, real name Jonathan David Buck, was born in Rhode Island on November 11, 1974, and grew up in Pasadena, California. He was born in the family of music professor David and concert pianist Linda, and among his siblings were Deborah, a violinist, and Kevin, a cellist. Since 2007, Jon B has been married to his second wife, Danette Jackson.
Jon B Age, height and weight
Jon B, who was born on November 11, 1974, today, June 6, 2022, is 47 years old. He is 1.69 meters tall and weighs 58 kilograms.
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Jon B Professional life
Jon B wrote songs for Color Me Badd, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson and the Spice Girls before he became famous. In 1995, his debut album, Bonafide, was a huge success, selling more than a million copies. Cool Relax, his second album, was released in 1997 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After that, Jon B collaborated with Dominiquinn and Silky Deluxe to create the album Retro Futuristo, which was never officially released.
In 2001, he released “Pleasures U Like”, an album that went platinum. In 2004, he released the album “Stronger Every Day” which won many hearts, followed by the albums “Holiday Wishes: From Me to You” and “Helpless Romantic” which due to lack of tour/promotion. His most recent album, “Comfortable Swagg,” was released in 2012. Jon B returned in 2017 with a new project for his loyal fans. No albums were released after that. Meanwhile, he wrote and produced songs for Luther Vandross, Gina Thompson and Toni Braxton.
The Jon B. Awards
He has received numerous nominations since 1995. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Someone to Love” in 1995. In 1998, he was nominated for six Billboard Music Awards, including Top Hot R&B Singles Sales, R&B Artist, R&B Singles Artists – Male, Hot R&B Single and Soul Train Music Awards for Best Male Single for They Don’t Know/Are You Still Down.
Jon B Net Worth
Jon B’s net worth is estimated to be more than $5 million as of June 2022. Jon B made his fortune by writing songs, singing, and producing records. It all started when he caught the interest of Tracey Edmonds, then president and CEO of Yab-Yum Records.
Jon B is known for his singles “Someone to Love” and “They Don’t Know”. He is not only a talented singer, but also plays the piano, drums, bass and keyboards. He started his career at the age of 18 and later won millions of hearts with beautiful albums, and has fans who have been supporting him for 20 years.
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