Benny Medina

Quick Facts

Full Name	Benny Medina
Occupation	Talent Manager
Date Of Birth	Jan 24, 1958(1958-01-24)
Age	66
Country	United States
Birth City	United States of America
Horoscope	Capricorn

Benny Medina Biography

Benny Medina is one of the most popular and richest Talent Manager who was born on January 24, 1958 in United States of America, United States. Benny Medina (born January 24 1958) is the CEO of The Medina Company and son of musician Ahmad “Benny” Medina. He has been in the business of music as an artist manager, producer as well as record producer. He has played a role on the professional careers of many of musicians and recording artists through his professional career.

Medina can be identified as gay. He was named among Out.com’s”Top 50″ gays placing him at number 48.

In early 2009, Benny Medina formed another company called the Medina Company.

In November 2017, actor Jason Dottley accused Medina of attempting to rape him in December 2008. Dottley stated the event happened at Medina’s Los Angeles mansion after Medina gave Dottley and fellow actor T. Ashanti Mozelle a tour of the home. Dottley stated in an interview with The Advocate that Anthony Rapp’s recent sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey inspired him to come out with his “shameful secret.” Through his attorneys Howard Weitzman and Shawn Holley, Medina said in a statement, “Benny Medina categorically denies the allegation of attempted rape.”

Medina is best known for managing actress/singer/dancer Jennifer Lopez. Alongside Lopez and the former head for Sony Music, Tommy Mottola, Medina launched Lopez’s pop music career in 1999 following which she as well as Lopez collaborated on a large scale to build an impressive film, music perfume as well as clothing business. In 2003, during the peak of her fame, Lopez and Medina had an argument in the public and broke up. They kept in touch with one another, and were reunited unofficially in the latter half of 2007. In in 2008 Medina has officially taken over his job as Lopez’s manager and also serves as a godparent for her twins.

Benny Medina Net Worth

Benny Medina is one of the richest Talent Manager from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benny Medina 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Medina began his career in the group Apollo which recorded their debut self- titled album on the label Gordy/Motown back in 1979. Medina was the lead vocalist and the other members were Kerry Gordy (keyboards), Cliff Liles (bass), Lenny Greene (drums) and Larry Robinson (guitar). Medina co-wrote three of seven songs which include “Astro Disco,” for which they are famous. The album was recorded by Ray Singleton, former wife of Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Medina is a native of East Los Angeles of Dominican parents who were from a poor family. His mother’s death and the abandonment of his father led to him being thrown in several foster homes that was a frequent escape until the siblings and he was taken care of by their aunt. When he was in his teens, Medina was a victim of amphetamines and joints. One of the most significant events in his early years was the friendship of a white, wealthy teenager who’s family in Beverly Hills allowed him to reside in a renovated garage in their backyard. Medina later attended Beverly Hills High where he became acquainted with Kerry Gordy and was a very successful student. Medina’s experience of moving to this affluent environment was the loose basis of that 90s Will Smith show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Other clients were also managed by Medina to lesser extents, including Tyra Banks, whom Medina helped to create a largely successful television and fashion career. Medina managed Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and aided in the launch of the Sean John apparel and fragrance empire. He has also managed singer Mariah Carey, one of the biggest stars in the world of Tommy Mottola (his close colleague while working with Lopez) before being let go in September

2008. Medina was also dismissed by actress/recording artist Brandy (fired him in 2004), and R&B singer Usher (who fired him in 2008). Medina also managed singer-songwriter Vanessa Daou from 1996-1998 while the artist was signed to Krasnow Entertainment/MCA Records. When Daou chose to leave with label head Bob Krasnow and find a way out of her contractual obligations to MCA in 1998, Medina and his company Handprint Entertainmant, along with Daou, co-released the artist’s internet-only album release ‘Plutonium Glow’.

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Who is Benny Medina Dating?

According to our records, Benny Medina is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Benny Medina’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Benny Ranked on the list of most popular Talent Manager. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Benny Medina celebrates birthday on January 24 of every year.

Is Benny Medina The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was based on Medina’s life. Medina set it in Beverly Hills because that was his story. “ Benny Medina is the real Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ,” he wrote. “Benny was an orphan who grew up with extended family in the projects of East Los Angeles.

Who does Benny Medina represent?

Benny Medina, 59, who currently represents Jennifer Lopez and formerly repped Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Tyra Banks and Usher, is the latest showbiz figure to be accused of sexual misconduct.

Is Benny Medina JLO manager?

Jennifer Lopez Lunches With Manager Benny Medina On ‘Marry Me’ Premiere Day. Jennifer Lopez chats with Benny Medina while leaving a lunch meeting at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon (February 11).

Is Fresh Prince a true story?

The television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which began in 1990, was loosely based on Smith’s real-life persona.

Why was Fresh Prince Cancelled?

The sitcom ended after six seasons partly because Will Smith felt it was losing steam, and he wanted his acting career to go full force. Also, Joseph Marcell, who played Geoffrey, wanted to return to London and quit the show, which prompted the rest of the cast to follow suit.