Janelle Monae is a Grammy Award-nominated neo-soul musician and actress born on December 1, 1985 in Kansas City, KS. She is known for her unique fashion sense and musical sound, and has earned multiple honors for her work. Her role in the 2016 historical drama film Hidden Figures earned her critical acclaim.
Janelle Monae is a member of Soul Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6 million (2024)
About
Neo-soul musician known for her distinct fashion sense and unique musical sound. She has earned six Grammy Award nominations and multiple other honors. Also an Actress, her role in the 2016 historical drama film Hidden Figures earned her critical acclaim.
Before Fame
She was a member of Kansas City's Coterie Theater Young Playwrights' Round Table.
Trivia
She was featured on the single "We Are Young" by the band fun.
Family Life
She was raised as an only child. Her father worked as a truck driver while her mother was a janitor.
Associated With
She began her career singing with Rapper Big Boi, including on the track "Tightrope," which launched her career.
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