Later, Nivea became popular again when she dropped hit singles “Laundromat” and “Okay” ft. YoungbloodZ & Lil’ Jon. Despite releasing songs, Nivea has dropped three studio albums, including “Nivea,” “Complicated,” and “Animalistic.”
Nivea’s first Independent EP, “Nivea: Undercover,” came out in 2011. She followed that up by releasing her album “Mirrors” in 2019. The singer received massive fame following the release of her track “Virginia” in 2022.
Nivea (Singer) Biography
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Born | March 24, 1982 |
| Profession | Singer |
| Country | United States of America |
| Salary (Annual) | $400,000 |
Early Life
Nivea B. Hamilton was (born on March 24, 1982), in Savannah, Georgia, USA. She grew up with three older sisters, the youngest in the family. Growing up, Nivea became interested in music and began singing in a church choir.
She cites that singer Mariah Carey is one of her biggest musical influences. She was shy and never wanted anyone to hear her voice, which she released during her interview with BET, “Finding Nivea.”
Career
She started her music career in 2000, appearing in the hit single “Danger (Been So Long)” by famous rapper Mystikai. It earned her some local buzz and led Nivea to sign her first “Jive Records” deal.
Under the contract, she released her debut solo single “Don’t Mess with the Radio” in 2001. The track peaked at 85 on the R&B index, becoming a minor success.
In September that year, She eventually released her debut album, “Nivea.” At first, the project was dropped in just Australia and Japan, but it was later released in the US. At the end of that year, the hit single from the album “Run Away (I Wanna Be with You)” ft Pusha T was released.
In August 2002, She released her breakthrough single, “Don’t Mess with My Man,” featuring Brian and Brandon Casey. It became a huge success, debuting at #8 on the Hot 100 and earning a Grammy Award nomination in 2003.
After success, the Savannah-born artiste gained mainstream popularity by releasing the album’s third single, “Laundromat.” That track grabbed the attention of the rap community and peaked at number 20 on the R&B list.
From that point on, she continued to record her second album. She released several more tracks, including “You Wanna Touch Me” ft Rasheeda and Akon. That buzz track also went viral, peaking at 86 on R&B.
The lead single, “Okay,” from her second album, came out in 2005. For that song, the guest appearances came from Lil’ Jon and YoungbloodZ. In May 2005, her second album, “Complicated” was released. Later, in 2010, her buzz song “Love Hurts” ft Lil Wayne was dropped.
Two years later, the R&B singer announced that she began recording her fourth album, “Purple Heart.” However, the album’s name was later changed to “Nivea Revealed.” The project’s first single, “Loud Blunt,” was released in November 2013.
Other Businesses
Around 2015, the R&B singer established her own record label. With the help of the brand, she announced her two albums simultaneously, including” The Randy Watson Collection” and “Mirror.”
Outside of music, Nivea tried acting, such as appearing in the 2021 BET Presents reality show “The Ncore.” She gained recognition on TV after being featured on the “Queens Court,” a Peacock dating series for ten episodes. She appeared in the series alongside other stars like Evelyn Lozada and Tamar Braxton.
On March 16th, the show Queens Court premiered on Peacock, in which Nivea, Tamar, and Lozada were helping each other on their quests to search for a king.
Personal Life
In 2002, she and famous rapper Lil Wayne started dating. They were engaged in December of that year, but it didn’t last long, and the two broke up in August 2003. It was reported that rapper Wayne called off his relationship.
In December 2004, she married fellow R&B singer Terius “The-Dream” Nash. They also have a daughter together named Navy Talia Nash in May 2005. A year later gave birth to their twin sons, “Lond” and “Christian”. The couple was separated in the year 2007.
Later, she began dating rapper Lil Wayne once again. In November 2009, the couple welcomed their son Neal Carter. In June 2009, rumors announced that Lil Waye got engaged to her. However, in June of the following year, they broke off their engagement for the second time.
Career Highlights
- Don’t Mess with My Man (Song, 2002)
- Laundromat (Song, 2003)
- Nivea (Debut studio album, 2001)
- Complicated (Album, 2005)
- Mirrors (Album, 2019)
- 2003 Grammy Award, Best R&B Performance by a Duo/Group with Vocals _ Nomination
Net Worth
Nivea is an American R&B singer with an estimated net worth of $2 Million. She rose to fame after releasing her breakout single “Don’t Mess with My Man” in August 2002. That track earned a lot of traction and received her Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance. She earns from music such as performing live shows as well as collaborations with other artists on tours. Throughout her career, she worked with the likes of R. Kelly, Lil’ Jon, YoungbloodZ, Pusha T, and Nick Cannon, among others.
FAQs
How old is Nivea the singer?
She is 41 years old
Where is the singer Nivea from?
The R&B singer Nivea is from the United States.
How long was Nivea married?
Nivea was married to The-Dream from 2004 to 2008 and to Terius Nash from 2009 to 2011.
Does Nivea get child support?
Nivea has never said how much Lil’ Wayne and The-Dream pay her in child support payments or any other needs she has. However, she said on The Breakfast Club in 2018 that both artists care financially for their children.
