B Simone, whose real name is Braelyn Simone Greenfield, is a talented American singer, actress, comedian, and entrepreneur. She has built a successful career as an online personality and entertainer, which has not only brought her fame but also considerable wealth. As of May 2022, her net worth is estimated to be $2 million and growing.
Early Life and Education
B Simone was born on April 5, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, to her African-American parents. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised by her Pastor father and stepmother. Growing up, B Simone had a strained relationship with her mother, but she was very close to her grandmother, who she still lives with to this day.
As a teenager, B Simone was known as the class clown, making students and teachers laugh with her antics. She was also very artsy and creative, which led her to attend cosmetology school instead of college. She started braiding hair at the age of 15 and worked out of her grandmother’s salon, making money and honing her skills.
Career Beginnings
B Simone moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 2014 to pursue her music career as an independent artist. She worked retail and did odd jobs, including waitressing in a strip club, to support herself. She continued to work on her music, releasing singles and albums independently.
B Simone gained popularity through her rant videos on Instagram, which resonated with many people. She transitioned to comedy, and her online popularity grew rapidly. She landed hosting gigs, including the last days of 106 & Park and recurring cast member on Nick Cannon’s MTV’s Wild ‘N Out.
Achievements and Career Highlights
B Simone’s career achievements include:
- Starring in a lead role in the film #DigitalLivesMatter (2016)
- Being selected for the lineup of the Lit AF Comedy Tour, hosted by Martin Lawrence
- Headlining her own sold-out comedy tour, You’re My Boooyfriend, in 2018
- Producing and starring in her TV series, You’re My Boooyfriend, on Zeus Network
- Appearing on reality TV series Girls Cruise and game show Hip Hop Squares
- Starring in more than nine movies, including Rent Due (2020) and Scheme Queens (2022)
- Authoring the book Baby Girl: Manifest Your Life, published in 2020
B Simone is also an entrepreneur, with her beauty product brand, B Simone Beauty, which focuses on vegan and cruelty-free makeup products. She has also co-developed her own line of women’s apparel, the Baby Girl collection with Footaction, and dropped a second capsule collection, Faith Over Fear.
Personal Life
B Simone’s weight has fluctuated between 55kg and 62kg, and she has been working on losing weight through exercise and a good diet. She is a proponent of body positivity and has encouraged her fans to embrace their bodies.
B Simone is not currently dating anyone. She has been linked romantically to Darian Barnes, aka Invisalign, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, aka DaBaby, and NFL player Chris Smith.
Conclusion
B Simone has achieved a lot in her career as a singer, actress, comedian, and entrepreneur. Her success story serves as an inspiration to many, especially young people who want to pursue their passion. With a net worth of $2 million, she has shown that hard work, perseverance, and creativity pay off.