CeeLo Green is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the most prominent and richest artists of all time. Although he has been popular because of many professions people know him as a member of the Goodie Mob. The group has released three albums that all were critically acclaimed. He also has a solo career where he could achieve his share of success personally. He had a lot of international fame thanks to his solo career and so many hit songs. If this isn’t enough he also became a member of Gnarls Barkley. The debut single crazy took them to new heights altogether. The songs they released went on to top many charts worldwide. Let’s get to know more about this talented man.
Bio and Early Life
CeeLo was born on 30th May 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father died when he was only two years old and his mother raised the kids. He started singing choirs in the church when he was very young. As a child, he studied at Riverside Military Academy. His mother had an accident and died two years later when he was in school. When his mother died he was already on his way to success. The time was difficult for him and he wrote many emotional songs.
Career Success
CeeLo was a part of the band named Goodie Mob. They released a debut album Soul Food that grabbed the number 8th position on the Billboard charts. Still Standing and World Party became the next two hit albums and got 6th position too. CeeLo performed and collaborate with many artists. Â Nas, Kelis, Trick Daddy, and T.I, The Muppets, Christina Aguilera, and Rod Stewart are some of them. Here are the names of his songs and albums below:
Songs
- Fuck You
- Fool for you
- Bright light bigger city
- Crazy
- Music to my soul
- I want you
- Cry baby
- It’s Ok
- Lead Me
- Doing it all together
Albums
- The lady killer
- State of mind
- CeeLo Green is the soul machine
- CeeLo Green is Thomas Callaway
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Television Career
Music isn’t the only career as he has shined in television too. He has worked in many shows where most of them were cameo roles. His acting has been appreciated no matter how short or big the role.
- The Brak Show
- “Parenthood
- poliKiDz
- Robot Chicken
- The Boondocks
- Hotel Transylvania
- Teen Titans Go
Personal Life and Net Worth
CeeLo got married to Christina Johnson and they both have a son together. After few years of marriage, they got a divorce. He is also the stepfather of two daughters’ from the previous marriage of his wife. CeeLo got into a controversy when women accused him of touching her inappropriately. He was proved not guilty but has to work for community service as a punishment. During his career, he has been into few controversies and came out successfully. His total net worth happens to be around $10 million and he leads a lavish lifestyle too.