DaniLeigh Biography, Age, Songs, Albums, Baby, Boyfriend, Instagram, Daughter name, Parents, Net Worth, and Career

DaniLeigh is an American singer, rapper, and dancer who had a big break in the music industry by directing a video titled “Breakfast Can Wait” for Prince at 18 years old.

The singer has been in music and dance since the age of 12. She began her career by dancing and then gained popularity for posting songs on her YouTube channel. DaniLeigh is one of the most recognized artists.

Thanks to social media for her rise to viral fame off the back of her TikTok dancing craze set to Drake’s single “In My Feelings”. She has already shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry because of her career as a dancer.

DaniLeigh Biography

Net Worth	$6 Million
Age	28 years old
Born	December 20, 1994
Profession	Singer, Rapper
Country	United States of America
Salary (Annual)	$500,000

Early Life

Danielle Leigh Curiel was (born on December 20, 1994), in Miami, Florida. She was raised by a Dominican Republic father, Vladimir, and her mother, a model born in New York City, where they eventually met and fell in love.

Her parents played an essential role in Danielle’s development. For instance, her mother was a dancer who taught her daughter the art from an early age. When DaniLeigh was 10, her mother put her in an authentic dance class.

Then, at 12, her mother put her in a hip-hop dance school before moving on to Jazz and Ballet two years later. On the other hand, her father kept her up to date with some high-profile hip-hop acts like Wu-Tang-Clan and other classic stars.

Career

She began her career by posting covers of famous songs on YouTube at the age of 14. She attended regular school until she was in grade 9. Then, at 16, she, her mom, and her siblings moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles for better opportunities.

Meanwhile, her father was living in Orlando, Florida. He did his best to hang on to the family restaurant they had there. However, they ended up losing this business.

While trying to get a career off the ground in LA, DaniLeigh was homeschooled. She almost landed herself a spot on the Fly Girls Crew. But she lost out because the producers thought she was too young. After that, Dani finished her GED despite only being 16.

From that point on, she decided to focus on music. Over time, she continued gaining more and more industry experience, dancing for other artists, including Nelly Furtado and Pharell Williams.

At 18 years old, DaniLeigh changed forever when she received an email from the world-famous singer Late Prince Rogers Nelson. He heard her abilities as a dancer and requested that she create a choreography submission for his upcoming “Breakfast Can Wait” music video.

DaniLeigh sent him a video of her ideas, and he responded by offering her the opportunity to direct the entire music video. She had never even directed a music video before, but this was an opportunity she had been waiting for. DaniLeigh has a net worth of $6 Million.

The singer Prince was so impressed with the final product that he began to mentor her in terms of her musical career. Next, DaniLeigh collaborated with another female rapper, Charli, whom she met on that Prince video’s set.

Together, they formed a musical act known as “Curly Fryz”, but Prince’s unfortunate passing in 2016 left Dani void in her life. At this time, she was gaining immense popularity around Los Angeles and taking meetings with big-time labels.

Collaborations

In 2017, she met with Def Jam Recordings and decided to sign them on the spot. The first single she released with their help was “Play”, which blew up big time. Then, in 2018, she gave away her debut album, “The Plan”, which finally gave the world a taste of DaniLeigh’s true talent as an artist.

Her first album features Lil Baby, YG, Lil Yachty, and Y.B.N. Nahmir appearances. Before this album, she dropped her 7-track EP “Summer with Friends” in September 2017. Following her success, DaniLeigh came to the limelight after uploading her kiki dance craze hit on TikTok.

The singer released more albums like My Present (2019) and “Movie” (2020), as well as In My Feelings (2020). She modeled for brands like I AM GIA outside of singing and dancing. 

Personal Life

DaniLeigh and famous rapper DaBaby started dating in 2020. The two welcomed their daughter Velour. However, she confirmed that her relationship with Da Baby was over with a post on social media in 2021.

In May 2023, DaniLeigh was arrested and charged with a DUI after an alleged hit-and-run in Miami Beach. Around 2 a.m. on Tuesday in Miami, the musician was taken into police custody after she allegedly hit a man on a moped while driving a car under the influence of alcohol.

DaniLeigh Net Worth

DaniLeigh is a multi-talented American artist known for her singing, rapping, and dancing skills. Her net worth is estimated at $6 million, which she has earned through her flourishing career in the music industry. DaniLeigh gained recognition in the industry when she directed Prince’s “Breakfast Can Wait” music video at 18. With her background in dance, DaniLeigh has successfully transitioned to a solo career in music. Her YouTube channel, which boasts over 1.6 million subscribers, has contributed significantly to her wealth.

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