Don Benjamin is an American model, actor, musician, and television personality. He was born on May 5, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois.
Don Benjamin Net Worth
Don Benjamin acquired her earnings through his career as a model for different brands. He also appeared in various films and television shows.
He is also a rapper and a songwriter. There’s no doubt that his multiple talents have brought him where he is now. It is estimated that his accumulated net worth is around $20 million USD.
Don also writes books and has authored two “My Truth” and “My Time Is Now.” She sells these on his website, along with his own clothing line.
His Instagram has a huge following with about 2 million. On his Youtube channel where he uploads his songs and videos, he has more than 23,000 followers. He also has a Facebook page where he has 946,000 followers.
Personal Life
The model and rapper was born on May 5, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois in the United States of America. Not much information is known about Don Benjamin’s parents and siblings but their family moved a lot when he was younger. This includes residing in Minnesota, Mississippi, and Florida.
He graduated high school in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. That’s also where he discovered how much he loves music with the influences of Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Nas, Boyz II Men, Jagged Edge, and other artists.
He started rapping even when he was in their school’s varsity basketball team. But because of his bad grades, he can neither go to college nor continue playing basketball.
In 2005, when Don was only 18 years old, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in modeling.
He always had a passion for music and fashion. He realized this dream when he had his own clothing line which he sells on his website.
Professional Career
In Los Angeles, even though he struggled at first, he finally got gigs modeling for famous brands. These included brands like Guess, Pink Dolphin, Tilly’s, True Religion, Moods of Norway, and many more.
In 2013, he became more well-known when he applied to America’s Next Top Model and became one of the season’s finalists.
In 2014, the TV personality appeared in the thriller movie entitled “Matthew 18.” In 2016, he was featured in pop star Ariana Grande’s music video, Into You. In the following year, He became the winner of the first season of the reality TV show “Scared Famous.” He then received $100,000 as prize money.
Don Benjamin focused on his music career. He collaborated with Photronique in releasing the song “Across the Sky.” Some of the songs he released are “Red,” “Jealous,” and “Hit the Snooze.” He continues to make music until now that connects to people.
Don Benjamin Dating History
Don dated Liane Valenzuela, a famous YouTuber and a singersongwriter like him. They have been together for a long time and got engaged in August 2019. They got married in August 2021 in Hawaii.
The couple has their own brand of watches and clothing, ForeverUs.