HIPHOPDX Anderson Paak

Real Name: Brandon Paak Anderson

Aliases: Breezy Lovejoy

Anderson .Paak
BORN:
Feb 08, 1986
AGE:
39
NET WORTH:
$4 million
HEIGHT:
5/8

BIO

Armed with one of the most distinctive voices in modern-day R&B, Anderson .Paak quickly caught the attention of one of music’s biggest names. The singer/rapper/producer/drummer appeared on almost half of Dr. Dre’s 2015 album Compton, leading to a deal with Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment. The Oxnard native’s series of groovy, California-themed albums — Venice, Malibu, Oxnard and the Grammy-winning Ventura — have only enhanced his growing legacy. Anderson .Paak has also formed successful collaborative partnerships with Stones Throw beatmaker Knxwledge (NxWorries) and pop juggernaut Bruno Mars (Silk Sonic), demonstrating his trajectory from an underground favorite to a budding mainstream star.

PROPS

  • Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” debuted at No. 1 and has been certified platinum
  • 4x Grammy Awards
  • 1x gold album (Malibu)
  • 2x gold singles (“Tints” + “Come Down”)
  • 2x Soul Train Music Awards
  • Formed the duo Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars + prepping An Evening With Silk Sonic album
  • Formed the duo NxWorries with Knxwledge + released Yes Lawd! in 2016
  • Signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment in 2016
  • Included in XXL’s 2016 Freshman Class
  • Collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Eminem, J. Cole, André 3000, ScHoolboy Q, Busta Rhymes + Mac Miller

Top Anderson .Paak Questions

Is Anderson .Paak married?
Yes. Anderson .Paak married his wife, Jae Lin, in 2011.
Has Anderson .Paak won a Grammy?
Yes. Anderson .Paak has won four Grammy Awards: Best Rap Performance 2018 (“Bubblin”), Best R&B Album 2019 (‘Ventura’), Best R&B Performance 2019 (“Come Home”) and Best Melodic Rap Performance 2020 (“Lockdown”).
Is Anderson .Paak vegan?
Anderson .Paak has alluded to being a vegan. During his appearance on First We Feast’s 'Hot Ones' series in 2018, he ate only vegan nuggets instead of the usual chicken wings.
Does Anderson .Paak have a kid?
Yes. Anderson .Paak and his wife share two children: Soul Rasheed (born 2014) and their youngest son whose name they haven’t revealed (born 2017). Soul appears in the vertical video for .Paak’s “Tints” collaboration with Kendrick Lamar.
Is Anderson .Paak Korean?
Anderson .Paak is of mixed African-American and Korean heritage. His mother was born in South Korea while his father is African-American. Anderson .Paak was born and raised in Oxnard, California.
When did Anderson .Paak start making music?
Anderson .Paak released his first mixtape ‘O.B.E. Vol. 1’ in 2012 under the name Breezy Lovejoy. He grew up playing drums at his family’s church and making music in his bedroom.
Is Anderson .Paak in the Free Nationals?
Anderson .Paak technically isn't a member of the Free Nationals, but he frequently tours, performs and collaborates with the Los Angeles-based band. Anderson .Paak appeared on the Free Nationals’ 2019 self-titled album.
Does Anderson .Paak play drums?
Yes. In addition to being a singer, rapper and producer, Anderson .Paak is an experienced drummer. He can be seen playing drums in his NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2016. He first started playing drums in his church band at age 12.