Who is Janelle Monáe?

SINCE taking the music world by storm, Janelle Monae has also ventured into acting.

The entertainer has made waves in the music industry, receiving over ten Grammy Award nominations, including one in 2024 for the album, The Age of Pleasure.

Who is Janelle Monáe?

Born on December 1, 1985, Janelle Monáe is a native of Kansas.

They began singing as a child while growing up in church.

After graduating from FL Schlagle High School, Monáe moved to New York City to study theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Monáe dropped out the next year and headed to Atlanta to further their education.

In 2003, Monáe self-released their first album: a demo that they allegedly sold out of the back of their car.

By 2006, Monáe was signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records.

What is Janelle Monáe's net worth?

According to , Monáe has an estimated net worth of around $12 million.

On May 18, 2010, Monáe released their first full-length studio album: The ArchAndroid.

Monáe's other discography includes: The Electric Lady (2013), Dirty Computer (2018) and The Age of Pleasure (2023).

Monáe is also known for their appearances across film and television, with roles in several projects, including:

• Rio 2 (2014)
• Moonlight (2016)
• Lady and the Tramp (2019)
• Antebellum (2020)

In 2010, Monáe appeared on Dancing with the Stars.

Monáe was a musical guest on Saturday Night Live in a 2013 episode with Edward Norton and worked on the narration for Sex, Explained (2020).