Happy 50th birthday, Justin Jeffre! Justin Jeffre is one of the four members of the 1990's boy band, 98 Degrees. As he celebrates his birthday today, let's take a look back at what he's been up to recently, and since 98 Degrees has been active in the music scene. 

Justin Jeffre Bio 

Justin Paul Jeffre was born on February 25, 1973 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Jeffre studied history at the University of Cincinnati prior to becoming a member of 98 Degrees. A fun fact about Justin Jeffre: he's the only 98 Degrees member who doesn't have a tattoo!, as per Imdb. 

Justin Jeffre and 98 Degrees 

98 Degrees was formed after Justin Jeffre's fellow members, Jeff Timmons and Nick Lachey, met via a mutual friend. Timmons suggested to Lachey back then that they form a singing group, as per posted on the Facebook page of Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts. 

Jeffre was Lachey's friend, and thus, was added to 98 Degrees. Not too long after, Nick Lachey's younger brother, Drew, joined 98 Degrees to complete the group. 98 Degrees generated top Billboard Hot 100 hits songs, "Because of You" and "The Hardest Thing." 98 Degrees' single, "Invisible Man," was released in 1997 off their self-titled debut album. 

Justin Jeffre's Ran for Cincinnati Mayor

In 2005, Justin Jeffre ran for mayor in his hometown of Cincinnati in Ohio. According to Jeffre, the love for his hometown and his goal to make it better motivated him to run, as per reported on Billboard. 

Tease of an Upcoming Boyband Christmas Tour 

In November 2022, news of Justin Jeffre, Jeff Timmons, and Drew Lachey, teasing of an upcoming boy band holiday tour surfaced. 98 Degrees' "A Boy Band Christmas Tour" took place on December 2, 2022 in Bossier City, Louisiana, as per a report from ABC Audio Digital Syndication. 

Justin Jeffre Net Worth 

As of date, Justin Jeffre has a net worth of $2 million as a musician and an entrepreneur, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 

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