Happy birthday, Babyface! The musician may not have it all as he celebrates his birthday today, as he recently finalized his divorce. But, selling his luxurious home is an advantage he has gained from his failed marriage. Read on for the other details that surround Babyface's divorce, the musician's bio, and how he got to establish more than one career in the music business:
Babyface Bio
Kenneth Brian Edmonds (professionally known by his stage name, Babyface) was born on April 10, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Babyface is a father to Brandon and Dylan, with ex-wife, Tracey, and daughter, Peyton, with ex-wife, Nicole. Babyface has two brothers named Kevon and Melvin, as per ImdB. Babyface has five other brothers, and he is the second son in the family, according to Gem Tracks.
Babyface as a Singer, Songwriter, and Record Producer
Funk icon, Bootsy Collins, gave the musician the stage name, Babyface, due to the fact that the latter's face always looked a child's while he played with his band. In 1982, Babyface joined a funk band called, Redd Hott. In 1983, Babyface wrote his first songwriting piece, an R&B song called, "Slow Sweet." Babyface wrote this song for the said band.
In 1986, Babyface's career as a singer debuted after he released his debut album, "Lovers." Babyface likewise produced hits, as well as simultaneously wrote songs for Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Sheena Easton.
Babyface Professional Accomplishments and Accolades
Babyface has written and produced more than 26 number one R&B hits throughout the tenure of his music career. Additionally, the musician has won 12 awards from the Grammy's. Babyface has snagged the number 20 spot on NME's "50 of The Greatest Producers Ever" list, as per ImdB.
Babyface Finalized Divorce with Ex-Wife
Babyface finalized his divorce from ex-wife, Nicole, in February earlier this year. Following this event, Babyface sold his Beverly Crest neighborhood home for a selling price of $6.5 million, as reported on The Hollywood Reporter.
Babyface Net Worth
As of this writing, Babyface's net worth is $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
