August Alsina

August Anthony Alsina Jr. is an American singer born on September 3, 1992. He is best known for his platinum-selling singles, ‘No Love’ feat. Nicki Minaj and ‘I Luv This Shit’ feat. Trinidad James. His career goes back to 2007, and he’s a talented singer worth celebrating on his birthday today!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

August Anthony Alsina Jr.

Birth date:

September 3, 1992

Age:

31

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

6' 0"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$4 million

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Background

August Anthony Alsina Jr. is an American singer whose talents have set him apart in the industry. He’s a Virgo, born on September 3, 1992, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He’s of African-American descent. Alsina attended middle school in his hometown and was inspired to start singing after watching Lauryn Hill in “Sister Act 2.” He began uploading videos to YouTube in 2007. After Hurricane Katrina, Alsina’s mother moved him to Houston, Texas, for a fresh start. His father died soon after, and he relocated to Atlanta in 2011 to focus on music.

In April 2012, Alsina released his first mixtape, ‘The Product.’ In January 2013, he released the single ‘I Luv This Shit’ featuring Trinidad James. His sophomore mixtape, ‘The Product 2,’ followed in May 2013. In August of the same year, Alsina released his debut E.P., “Downtown: Life Under the Gun.” By April 2014, the singer released his debut album “Testimony.” That year, he was named part of the XXL freshman class. In December 2015, Alsina released his second studio album, “This Thing Called Life.” The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 41K in its first week. The singer didn’t stop here. In June 2020, Alsina released his third album, “The Product III: State of Emergency.” The album detailed his life struggles, from his upbringing to his medical condition. He announced his ‘likely’ retirement from music in September 2021.

Alsina’s personal life is somewhat scandalous. He was romantically involved with Jada Pinkett Smith while she was married to Will Smith. The confirmation of the affair by Jada sent social media into a frenzy. Alsina is currently single, but he’s been involved with, among others, Miracle Watts. Alsina has three adoptive daughters who are technically his nieces. After the demise of their mother, who was Alsina’s late brother’s fiance, he stepped in as their legal guardian and shares his success with them.

Career timeline

2012
Debut Mixtape

Alsina releases his debut mixtape, ‘The Product.’

2014
Debut Album

Alsina releases his debut album, “Testimony.”

2015
His Sophomore Album

Alsina releases “This Thing Called Life” as his sophomore album.

2020
His Fourth Studio Album

Alsina releases “The Product III: State of Emergency” as his third studio album.

Why We Love August Alsina

  1. He’s talented

    Alsina’s voice is exceptional. He has no bad songs.

  2. He’s been through a lot

    From being addicted to crack as a baby, to losing his family and his health issues, Alsina has been through a lot. However, he keeps going, and that is admirable.

  3. He’s handsome

    This list would be incomplete without an homage to Alsina’s good looks. He’s just gorgeous.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. His father battled a cocaine addiction

    Alsina’s father and stepfather were both battling a crack cocaine addiction.

  2. His older brother got shot

    Alsina’s older brother, Melvin La’Branch III, was shot and killed in 2010.

  3. He suffers from an autoimmune disease

    Alsina revealed that he suffers from an autoimmune disease that affects his liver.

  4. He collapsed on stage

    Alsina collapsed on stage in 2014.

  5. He was granted permission by Will

    In 2020, Alsina revealed he was granted permission by Will Smith to begin a relationship with his wife, Jada.

August Alsina FAQs

What high school did August Alsina attend?

Alsina attended Worthing High School.

How long was August Alsina in a coma?

In 2014, Alsina awoke from a three-day coma.

How did August Alsina get paralyzed?

In 2019, Alsina was paralyzed from a flare-up of his autoimmune disease.

August Alsina’s birthday dates

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