Ginuwine Net Worth - Pulptastic

August 31, 2024

What is Ginuwine’s net worth?

Ginuwine, the American singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, and dancer, has a net worth of $1.5 million. He has released multiple studio albums, many of which have achieved Platinum certification. In the United States alone, he has sold 10 million albums.

Ginuwine’s Financial Troubles

In 2014, Ginuwine’s lawyer revealed that the singer was on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. He owed at least $300,000 to the IRS and much more to his law firm and other creditors. One creditor, Robert Reives, was demanding at least $250,000 in unpaid royalties dating back to “The Bachelor” record. Ginuwine’s lawyer blamed his financial problems on an expensive divorce from his wife, musician Solé. However, parties suing Ginuwine claimed that he was falsely claiming to be bankrupt to avoid further settlements.

Ginuwine’s Early Life

Ginuwine, born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, was born on October 15, 1970. He began performing at the age of 12 with the hip-hop group Finesse Five and was heavily influenced by the music of Michael Jackson and Prince.

He graduated from Forestville High School in 1989 and went on to attend Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland where he obtained his associate’s degree in paralegal studies.

Ginuwine’s Career

Ginuwine started performing as a Michael Jackson impressionist while studying in college. He was discovered by Jodeci and signed by their label Swing Mob. He collaborated with producers like Timbaland and released his first album, “Ginuwine…The Bachelor” in 1996, featuring the hit single “Pony.” He released his second album, “100% Ginuwine” in 1999, followed by “The Life” in 2001.

Ginuwine started his own record label, Bag Entertainment, in 2002 and released his fourth studio album, “The Senior” which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. He then formed the R&B group TGT with Tyrese and Tank in 2007 and released their debut album “Three Kings” in 2013. In 2009, Ginuwine released his sixth album, “A Man’s Thoughts” featuring guest performances by Timbaland, Missy Elliott, and Brandy. He released his seventh album, “Elgin” in 2011 and announced he will also produce an eighth album titled “Same Ol’G…the Bachelor.”

Appearances in Film and Television

Ginuwine has made several appearances in both film and television. He appeared in an episode of “Martial Law” in 1998 and was also cast in three episodes of “Moesha” and “Half & Half.” He played a singer in the film “Juwanna Mann” and appeared in the Gospel Music Channel’s film production of “The Ideal Husband” in 2011. Ginuwine has also been referenced in “Parks and Recreation” and appeared on the show twice. In 2018, he was cast in the 21st season of “Celebrity Big Brother” in the UK but was evicted 18 days later. Additionally, Ginuwine is the spokesperson for “Adult Chocolate Milk,” an alcoholic beverage made with vodka and chocolate milk.

Ginuwine’s Personal Life

Ginuwine and rapper Solé dated for a couple of years before having two daughters together and getting married in the Cayman Islands in September of 2003. They divorced in July of 2015. Ginuwine has five other children by different women and two step-children.

Ginuwine has dealt with tragedy in his own life, including the suicide of his father and the death of his mother from cancer less than a year later. He has been open about his struggles with depression and has sought counseling. He wrote the song, “Two Reasons I Cry,” about the death of his parents, which was included on his 2001 album, “Life.”