Jason Derulo

Jason Joel Desrouleaux, known professionally as Jason Derulo, was born on September 21, 1989, in Miramar, Florida, to Haitian immigrant parents. He began writing songs at the age of eight and attended performing arts schools where he honed his singing, dancing, and acting skills. As a teenager, he wrote songs for established artists including Diddy, Danity Kane, and Lil Wayne before launching his own performing career. His early songwriting success gave him valuable industry connections that would help launch his career as an artist.

Derulo’s self-titled debut single “Whatcha Say” was released in 2009 and quickly climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, sampling Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek.” His subsequent singles “In My Head” and “Ridin’ Solo” also became top-ten hits, establishing him as one of the most commercially successful new artists of the late 2000s. His ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly pop hits with signature opening lines where he sings his own name became his trademark. Over the following years, he released a string of successful albums including “Jason Derulo” (2010), “Tattoos” (2013), and “Everything Is 4” (2015).

Derulo’s hit streak continued with songs like “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz, “Wiggle” featuring Snoop Dogg, and “Want to Want Me,” all of which became massive global hits. He has sold over 30 million singles worldwide and accumulated billions of streams across platforms. His 2020 hit “Savage Love” with Jawsh 685, which went viral on TikTok, reached number one in multiple countries and demonstrated his ability to stay relevant in the streaming era.

In the early 2020s, Derulo became one of the most followed creators on TikTok, amassing over 50 million followers with his entertaining content. He leveraged this social media success into business ventures, launching his own line of products and securing brand partnerships. His ability to reinvent himself from a traditional pop star into a digital-age entertainer has been key to his continued relevance and income. As of 2026, his net worth is estimated at $16 million.