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Omarion

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InglewoodCalifornia
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173 cm · 5′8″

Omarion is an American singer and actor known for serving as the lead vocalist of the boy band B2K and for solo hits such as "Ice Box" and "Post to Be." He is also recognized for his starring role as David in the 2004 dance drama film You Got Served.

Personal life

Omarion was in a relationship with Apryl Jones from 2012 until their separation in 2016. The couple documented aspects of their relationship on the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. Together, they share two children: a son, Megaa Omari, born in 2014, and a daughter, A'mei Kazuko, born in 2016.

He is the eldest of seven children born to Leslie Burrell and Trent Grandberry. His younger brother, O'Ryan, is also an R&B singer.

B2K and boy band breakthrough

Omarion began his entertainment career as a child, appearing in commercials for McDonald's and Kellogg's Corn Pops and performing as a background dancer for the girl group Before Dark. In 1998, music manager Chris Stokes brought him into a newly formed group that adopted the name B2K, an acronym for "Boys of The New Millennium," alongside members Lil' Fizz, Raz-B, and J-Boog.

Serving as the group's lead vocalist, Omarion toured with Lil Bow Wow before B2K released their self-titled debut album in March 2002. The album reached number two on the Billboard 200. Later that year, the group released Pandemonium!, which produced the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Bump, Bump, Bump" featuring P. Diddy. Following mounting internal friction, B2K disbanded in early 2004.

Solo recording career and collaborations

Following the disbandment of B2K, Omarion launched his solo music career by signing with Epic Records. His debut solo album, O (2005), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album. His 2006 follow-up album, 21, also debuted atop the Billboard 200 and spawned the Timbaland-produced single "Ice Box," which reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Omarion teamed up with Bow Wow in 2007 to release the collaborative album Face Off, which earned an RIAA gold certification. After releasing his third solo album, Ollusion, in 2010 through StarrWorld Entertainment and EMI, he signed with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group in 2012. In 2014, he released the album Sex Playlist, anchored by the sextuple-platinum single "Post to Be" featuring Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko. He later released the multi-part project Full Circle: Sonic Book One & Two in 2023.

Film, television, and touring

Alongside his recording career, Omarion made his feature film debut in the 2004 dance drama You Got Served, starring opposite Marques Houston. That same year, he portrayed Reggie in the live-action film adaptation Fat Albert. His other acting credits include voicing Fifteen Cent in The Proud Family Movie (2005), leading the 2007 drama Feel the Noise, and starring in the horror film Somebody Help Me.

On television, Omarion served as a judge for the fifth season of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew in 2010 and competed as the "Yeti" on season five of The Masked Singer in 2021, finishing in fourth place. In 2019, he reunited with B2K for The Millennium Tour, which he later headlined alongside Bow Wow, winning a Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Tour in 2022.

Quick facts

  • Rose to fame as the lead singer of the boy band B2K, which achieved a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single with "Bump, Bump, Bump" featuring P. Diddy.
  • His debut solo album, O (2005), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
  • His 2006 single "Ice Box," produced by Timbaland, reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Starred as David in the 2004 urban dance film You Got Served alongside Marques Houston.
  • Played the character Reggie in the 2004 live-action comedy film Fat Albert.
  • Voiced the character Fifteen Cent in the 2005 animated television film The Proud Family Movie.
  • Released the collaborative album Face Off with rapper Bow Wow in 2007, earning a gold certification from the RIAA.
  • Served as a celebrity judge on the fifth season of MTV's competition series America's Best Dance Crew in 2010.
  • His 2014 single "Post to Be," featuring Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received sextuple-platinum certification from the RIAA.
  • Competed as the wild card contestant "Yeti" on season five of The Masked Singer in 2021, finishing in fourth place.
  • Won Top Rap Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards alongside Bow Wow for The Millennium Tour.
  • Published the personal growth book Unbothered: The Power Of Choosing Joy in 2022.

FAQs about Omarion

How many baby mamas does Omarion have?

Omarion has one former partner with whom he shares children, reality television personality and singer Apryl Jones.

What is Omarion's nationality?

Omarion is American, born in Inglewood, California.

How many children does Omarion have?

Omarion has two children: a son named Megaa Omari, born in 2014, and a daughter named A'mei Kazuko, born in 2016.

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