Anderson Paak

About

Hip-hop/R&B singer and rapper with a stage name of Anderson .Paak., he released an album titled Venice in October of 2014 and a follow-up album called Malibu in January of 2016. He is also one-half of the duo known as NxWorries.

Before Fame

He began producing music as a teenager from the comfort of his own bedroom. He was a drummer at his family's church, and, before working as a musician, he worked at a marijuana farm.

Trivia

He was previously known by the stage name Breezy Lovejoy, a name under which he released the album O.B.E. Vol.1. He put out an all-covers EP called Cover Art in 2013. He has also collaborated with Bruno Mars as one half of the superduo Silk Sonic.

Family Life

He was born Brandon Paak Anderson. He was homeless with his ex-wife and infant son after being let go from his marijuana farm job. His ex-wife's name is Jaylyn Chang. His son's names are Soul Rasheed and Shine Tariq. They announced they divorced in January 2024.

Associated With

He was the drummer for Haley Reinhart, of American Idol fame.