Popular American R&B singer and songwriter Faith Evans has been hailed as the First Lady of R&B! Faith Evans is the First Female artist to have signed a contract with Sean Diddy’s Bad Boy Records in 1994.
She was just 20 years old at that time. Faith Evans’ single track, Love Like This” made the record as the single became her highest-charting solo single to date, as it peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Evans went on to release her album, titled The King & I. The album was a compilation of songs with her singing along to former partner, B.I.G.’s vocals and also had his feature appearances. Evans later explained that she hopes to keep his name alive while also giving fans a little sneak peek into the timeless nature of his lyricism.
Her album, The First Lady, went on to become a massive hit as it went on to become her highest-charting album during the time, as it reached the top of the US Hip-Hop album charts. Evans’ musical career has spanned over two decades and has managed to sell over 20 million records worldwide!
The R&B star made her screen debut in the musical drama, Turn It Up, in 2000. Faith Evans released her autobiography titled, Keep the Faith: A Memoir, in 2008. Let us know all about Faith Evans’ Net Worth.
What Is Faith Evans’ Net Worth?
Faith Evans’ Net Worth is estimated to be something around $27 million. Rapper and music mogul Sean Diddy who founded the Bad Boy Records, has agreed to give publishing rights to all the artists who earlier worked with the label. Several artists, including Faith Evans, have already signed agreements as they will be receiving their publishing rights.
Biggie’s fellow label-mates, including Evans and Mase, have earlier sold a whopping 1 million and 4 million copies, as their respective first albums, Faith and Harlem World, were huge hits amongst music fanatics.
Are Faith Evans And Lil’ Kim Releasing A Duet?
Fans are recently speculating that musical stars Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim might be joining forces soon for a possible duet! In an interview, Faith Evans explained that it is not about the money but about being the right song and about it making sense for both of them to do it.
The two nights had had a cold history earlier as Lil Kim was reportedly having an affair with Faith’s former husband, Biggie. Evans later revealed that she reached out to Lil Kim, but the timing was not right then. The R&B star has not disclosed any additional details about the possible collaboration that fans are eagerly waiting for.
Is Faith Evans Married?
Faith Evans was earlier married to Stevie J. However, the two parted ways and announced their separation after three years of marriage. The pair tied the knot in 2018 but called it quits in 2021.
Stevie later apologized to Faith on social media, where he posted a heartfelt note while saying that he would listen to her feelings and try to be more delicate with her heart.
The record producer further also promised to build her former wife up even more & to communicate daily with her. However, Faith Evans has not lost hope in love and recently said in an interview that her next man has to be funny and charming. His spirit is going to have to resonate that there’s God in him. But humor and all of that. It’s not about looks.
Faith Evans was earlier married to the late Notorious B.I.G. The former pair married after knowing each other for eight days in 1994. The relationship, although plagued by rumors of infidelity, was tight-knit until Biggie passed away at the age of 24 back in 1997.
The pair shared one child, a son, C.J. Wallace. The songstress has admitted that the thing that she loved the most about her former husband, The Notorious B.I.G, was his willingness to keep it completely honest and real with her.