Timbaland – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Timbaland, also known as Timothy Zachery Mosley, is a record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter from the United States. Famous for their hit songs such as ‘Give It to Me’, ‘Cry Me a River’, ‘The Way I Are’, and ‘4 Minutes’. Timbaland and Magoo were the rapping duo who kicked off his career. Their debut album was released in 1997, followed by Tim’s debut solo album ‘Tim’s Bio’.

The hit single ‘Pony’ and the album ‘Ginuwine…the Bachelor’, produced by Timbaland, introduced a unique rhythmic style by mixing R&B and hip-hop that brought into the music scene a new trend in the 1990s. He was successful in entering TV production when he was asked to oversee the music for the soap opera ‘Empire’.

Biography

Timbaland was born March 10th, 1972 in Norfolk, Virginia (United States). His father’s name is Garland Mosley and his mother’s name is Latrice. His siblings include a younger brother Sebastian and a younger sister Courtney Rashon. Her occupation is both author and make-up artist.

Salem High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia was the school of choice for Timbaland. He had a friendship with rapper Melvin Barcliff during his high school years. It has become a collaboration that lasts a long time.

Personal Life

Timbaland’s marriage to Monique Idlett occurred in 2008. She is in charge of Timbaland’s business operations. A daughter is part of the couple’s family. In 2013, Monique filed for divorce, resulting in their almost divorce. Demetrius, Frankie, and Reign are the children he has.

Career

At the age of 14, he was shot by a co-worker, which resulted in him being partially paralyzed for nine months. At that moment, he was accidentally shot while working at the Red Lobster restaurant. He learned how to DJ using his left hand, which was not affected by the paralysis, during this period.

Timbaland is an artist who specializes in rapper, singer, and record producer. DJ Timmy Tim started his career as a DJ and later founded S.B.I. (Surrounded By Idiots) with Pharrell Williams. When he produced Aaliyah’s second studio album, One in a Million, in 1996, he made a name for himself. Working with artists such as Missy Elliot, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, and Nelly Furtado has resulted in him achieving significant success.

The year 1998 saw the release of Timbaland’s first album, Tim’s Bio: Life From the Basement. At the end of the 1990s, Timbaland became a well-known figure and was a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Timberlake’s Justified (2002) album was produced by him. The song ‘Cry Me a River’ is featured on the album.

In 2006, Mosely Music Group (MMG) was established by him and he made his debut with Nelly Furtado’s album ‘Loose’. He produced Justin Timberlake’s hugely successful album ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ in the same year. His second solo studio album, ‘Shock Value’, was released in 2007, and it was a significant hit.

In December 2009, his third solo album, ‘Shock Value II’, was made available for purchase in both the UK and the USA. He was responsible for producing Chris Brown’s album, ‘F.A.M.E.’ in 2010. that included songs such as ‘Paper, Scissors, Rock’ and ‘Talk Ya Ear Off’ The album placed first on the US Billboard 200 and sold 270,000 copies in its first week. In 2015, he entered the TV industry by becoming the executive music producer for the soap opera ‘Empire’. The show was a major success.

Net Worth

According to Ledger Note, Timbaland is regarded as one of the wealthiest rappers in the United States. The rapper’s net worth is reported to be $85 million as of 2024. The rapper’s music career has allowed him to amass wealth through earnings such as record sales, royalties, and tours. According to reports, he has sold more than 4 million albums worldwide. Timbaland is the owner of multiple businesses as well.

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