Hailing from Florida, USA, Rod Wave is a multi-talented artist known for his skills in rapping, singing, and songwriting. He kicked off his musical journey in 2016 with the release of his first track. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that he gained immense recognition with his hit single Heart on Ice, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Rod Wave Bio Summary
Full name: Rodarius Marcell Green
Famous as: Rod Wave
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 27 August 1998
Age: 26 years old (in 2024)
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Place of birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Current residence: Tampa, Florida, United States
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark brown
Mother: Charmaine
Father: Rodney Fatz Green
Relationship status: Dating
Partner: Kelsey Dee Coleman
Children: 2
School: Lakewood High School
Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter
Early Life
Rodarius Marcell Green, known as Rod Wave, was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. His parents were Charmaine and Rodney Fatz Green. Charmaine worked for a cable company while Rodney served a six-year prison sentence during Rod’s early education.
At the age of 16, Rod Wave discovered his singing talent while attending Lakewood High School in his hometown.
He also has a well-known cousin, DJ Fizzum Fade, and an older half-brother from his father’s past relationship. He lives in Tampa, Florida, in the United States. He is an American citizen of African-American descent.
To guide him towards success, his father motivated him to follow a musical path. His brother also contributed by purchasing a computer, while his father bought him a microphone. These resources provided Wave with the means to transform his life.
Career
From a young age, Rod Wave had a passion for music and began singing, but was hesitant to showcase his talent in front of an audience. Yet, after a video of him singing in a Lakewood hallway gained popularity on social media, he caught the attention of numerous individuals. In 2016, he officially made his debut in the music industry.
Rod Wave hails from a place that is known for his distinct blend of hip-hop and R&B and is credited as a trailblazer in the genre of soul-trap. He has already released five successful albums, including Ghetto Gospel, Pray 4 Love, Soulfly, Beautiful Mind, and Nostalgia.
The artist, who is under contract with Alamo Records, has several well-known songs such as Turks & Caicos, Boyz Don’t Cry, Great Gatsby, Call Your Friends, Fight The Feeling, Come See Me, Street Runner, GH4, Heart on Ice, and Long Journey.
In 2019, Rod Wave made a breakthrough with the release of his first album “Pray 4 Love” which was met with immediate acclaim. The album entered the charts at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number 5 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The following year, he dropped the EP “Ghetto Gospel” which was well-received by critics.
Rod Wave has worked with multiple musicians such as Lil Baby, YNW Melly, and NBA YoungBoy, among others. Presently, he remains as one of the top rappers in the music industry.
Personal Life
Rod Wave, the singer of the hit song Heart on Ice, has been in a committed relationship with his girlfriend Kelsey Dee Coleman since 2016. In May 2020, the couple welcomed twin daughters in Florida, USA. As of 2024, their daughters, named Kash and Mocha, are four years old.
The rapper made news recently when he was accused of being unfaithful to his girlfriend, Kelsey Dee Coleman. However, he denied the accusations and blamed the blogs for damaging his image.
Net Worth
According to Forbes, Rod Wave, a rapper and singer from America, has an estimated net worth of $9 million. His annual income from music royalties and performances is reported to be around $5 million.
