What Is JoJo Hailey’s Net Worth?
JoJo Hailey, an American R&B singer, has a net worth of $1 million. He is best known for being a part of the R&B groups Jodeci and K-Ci & JoJo with his older brother, Cedric “K-Ci” Hailey. Throughout his career, he has released albums with both groups and has collaborated with other artists.
Hailey and his brother, along with other artists, recorded the song “I Care ‘Bout You” in 1997 under the name Milestone, which earned a Grammy nomination. Their 1999 single “All My Life” reached #1 on multiple charts and received two Grammy nominations.
In 2010, the brothers starred on the TV One reality show “K-Ci & JoJo: Come Clean,” which documented their journey to maintain sobriety through various medical and spiritual treatments.
Early Life and Music Career
JoJo Hailey, born Joel Hailey on June 10, 1971, in Monroe, North Carolina, is the son of gospel singers Cliff and Anita Hailey and the younger brother of Cedric “K-Ci” Hailey. In the ’80s, JoJo and his brother were members of Little Cedric and the Hailey Singers, a group that also included their father. The group released several albums, including “Jesus Saves” (1984) and “God’s Blessing” (1985), which both charted on the “Billboard” Gospel Albums chart. The family spent time living in Baltimore, Maryland, but eventually returned to the Charlotte area when JoJo and K-Ci were teenagers.
Jodeci and K-Ci & JoJo’s Success
In 1989, the Hailey brothers formed Jodeci, a successful R&B quartet that released several albums, including “Forever My Lady,” “Diary of a Mad Band,” and “The Show, the After Party, the Hotel.” After taking a break, Jodeci reunited in 2014 to release “The Past, The Present, The Future.”
The Hailey brothers also formed the R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo in 1996, releasing several successful albums, including “Love Always,” “It’s Real,” and “X.” They also performed on the 2× Platinum 2Pac song “How Do U Want It,” which earned a Grammy nomination.
JoJo Hailey’s Personal Life and Struggles
JoJo Hailey and his wife Tashaunda “Tiny” Hailey appeared on “Couples Therapy” in 2012 and later separated. They have two daughters, one of whom joined the cast of “Growing Up Hip Hop.” JoJo has struggled with alcoholism and health problems related to excessive drinking, including a seizure and damage to his pancreas. He has stated that the downward spiral began for him and the band Jodeci after their first hit. Despite their separation, Tashaunda has stated that there is no ill will between her and JoJo.
Awards and Nominations
K-Ci & JoJo have been nominated for three Grammy Awards, winning one American Music Award and a Blockbuster Award. They were also nominated for “Soul Train” Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and NAACP Awards.
Jodeci, the band K-Ci & JoJo were originally members of, has won “Billboard” Music Awards and “Soul Train” Awards. They were also inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
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