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Tevin Campbell Net Worth

Tevin Campbell is an American singer-songwriter and actor. He is best known for his hit song, ‘Tell Me What You Want Me To Do’. Tevin released his Platinum-selling debut album “T.E.V.I.N” in November 1991. Tevin confirmed being identified as a gay man on the PEOPLE Everyday podcast in August 2022. As of 2023, Tevin Campbell net worth is roughly around $2 million.

Full Name Tevin Jermond Campbell
Birthday November 12, 1976
Birthplace Waxahachie, Texas
Profession Singer-songwriter
Relatioship Status Unknown
Net Worth $2 million

Early Life

Tevin Campbell was born on the 12th of November, 1976 in Waxahachie, Texas. He was born to a former postal worker, Rhonda Byrd. His mother later became his manager. Not much is known about his father. However, it is known that his father left the family after his brother was born. He has two siblings, a sister, Marche, and a brother, Damario.

At an early age, he started singing gospel music. He started singing to a Jazz singer, Bobbi Humphrey when he was 12. Tevin was signed by the manager, Benny Medina after the videotape he performed with Humphrey reached out to him. Then, he and his family members relocated to Encino, Los Angeles.

Tevin studied at a private school in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood. There, he got to work with record producer, Quincy Jones on his song, Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me). In June 1990, the song reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart. Campbell gave his first solo hit song, Round and Round, which peaked at No. 3 on the R&B chart.

Tevin Campbell Net Worth & Career

Tevin Campbell

In November 1991, he released his debut album, T.E.V.I.N. which featured his hit song, Tell Me What You Want Me to Do. His debut album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. He also earned a Grammy Award nomination at the 35th Grammy Awards. Campbell released his second album, I’m Ready in October 1993. The song charted at No. 3 on the R&B chart.

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His second album sold 2 million copies in the US and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. Then, he was featured on the soundtrack of the movie, A Low Down Dirty Shame. In June 1996, he dropped his third album, Back to the World.

In February 1999, he released his self-titled fourth album. He collaborated with many singers on the album such as Faith Evans, Wyclef Jean, SWV, and David Foster. He kept a low public profile from 2003 to 2004. In 2005, he appeared on Broadway for the musical, Hairspray. In September 2015, he was featured on a remake of the single, Maybe Tomorrow. Later, he dropped a new song titled “Safer on the Ground” from his fifth album.

Campbell shared a surprising video post on social media in March 2019 which revealed that he would be appearing on the fourth season of the OWN scripted drama series, Queen Sugar. He thanked the director, Ava DuVernay in the video for keeping her word and also shared gratitude to other cast and crew members for making him feel at home.

Personal Life

Tevin Campbell came out as gay during an interview with the People Everyday podcast on August 17, 2022. Throughout his childhood and young adult years, he has dealt with speculation about his sexuality for years. In the past, there was a rumor that the musician, Quincy Jones has sexually assaulted him as a minor. However, he completely denied the rumors.

In March 2022, he opened up about his sexuality on Twitter, which he later deleted. Later on, he implied being a part of the LGBTQ Community by adding a bald eagle emoji and Scorpio symbol on his Twitter profile.

Tevin Campbell Net Worth

Tevin Campbell’s personal wealth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2023. He has earned a hefty amount through his music album sales and performing in various concerts and events.

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