Ginuwine

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ginuwine
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 15, 1970(1970-10-15)
Age	54
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Horoscope	Libra

Ginuwine Biography

Ginuwine is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C., United States. R&B musician and singer who released several platinum-certified albums. She also sang the hit hit single “Pony.”

He was in the movie Juwanna Mann, starring He was in the film Juwanna Mann with Vivica A. Fox..

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American singer, dancer, and actor. Ginuwine began his career as a member of Swing Mob in the early 1990s. Signing to Epic Records as a solo artist in the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B’s top artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He had significant commercial success with his first four albums: Ginuwine…The Bachelor (2× Platinum), 100% Ginuwine (2× Platinum), The Life (Platinum), and The Senior (Gold). According to Billboard, Ginuwine has sold roughly 10 million albums in the US.

Ginuwine began his career as a member of Swing Mob, a Rochester, New York- based record label and music compound founded by Donald “DeVante Swing” DeGrate, a member of popular 90’s R&B group Jodeci. There, he met rapper Melissa “Missy” Elliott, singer-songwriter Stephen “Static Major” Garrett and producer Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley, who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. After Swing Mob folded, they continued working together on different projects, one of which was Ginuwine’s 1996 debut album, titled Ginuwine…The Bachelor. The first single, “Pony” showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland’s innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo. “Pony” peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is still relevant today with the smooth upbeat tempos. It was used in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. In 2012, “Pony” was featured in a striptease dance performed by Channing Tatum in the film Magic Mike. Mike Patton and Rahzel together perform a cover of “Pony” during their concerts. Ginuwine covered Prince’s “When Doves Cry” single from the movie soundtrack Purple Rain.

He was married to the rapper He married rapper Sole in 2003 and the couple had two daughters together before separating in 2014. Genuine also has four children from other relationships. in 2003. The couple has two children before they split in 2014. Genuine is also a father of four kids from different relationships.

Ginuwine Net Worth

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

He also met He met Missy Elliott and Timbaland after being in a music video for Jodeci. and Timbaland after appearing featured in music videos featuring Jodeci.

He was a character in the show The Ideal Husband with He had a role in the play The Ideal Husband with Jackee Harry..

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin was born on October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C. He is named after NBA legend Elgin Baylor, who is also a D.C. native. In 1989, he graduated from Forestville High School (now known as Forestville Military Academy) in Forestville, Maryland, and later graduated from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland, with a paralegal associate’s degree.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ginuwine Dating?

According to our records, Ginuwine married to Solé. As of December 1, 2023, Ginuwine’s is not dating anyone.

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Ginuwine was married to the rapper Tonya M. Johnston better known by her stage name, Solé. Ginuwine met Solé in June 1999 and they began dating in October

1999. They were married on September 8, 2003, in the Cayman Islands. They lived in Maryland. They have two daughters together: Story (born March 29, 2001) and Dream Sarae Lumpkin (born November 1, 2002). He has a son Elgin, Jr (born January 30, 1991) from a previous relationship, as well as four other children by three different women. In February 2009, Ginuwine announced he has nine children: Ramonda, Tiffany, Elgin, Ginel, Tahjair, Story and Dream, plus two step-children, Dejan and Cypress.

Facts & Trivia

Ginuwine Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ginuwine celebrates birthday on October 15 of every year.

Ginuwine was originally cast in the 2004 film You Got Served. Ultimately R&B artist Marques Houston was cast in his place. The writer of the movie kept Ginuwine’s real name “Elgin” as the name for one of the lead characters. He also was cast as R&B singer “Romeo” in the film Juwanna Mann. He also appeared in three episodes of Moesha as Khalib, called “All This and Turkey, Too”, “You Say He’s Just A Friend”, and “On the Rebound”

Top Facts about Ginuwine

1. Elgin Baylor Lumpkin was born on October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C.
2. Ginuwine began his career as a member of the Rochester-based Swing Mob in the early 1990s.
3. Ginuwine entered the UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother 21 in January 2018 and was evicted on January 23, 2018.
4. Ginuwine has released multiple multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums since the mid-1990s.
5. He has nine children: Ramonda, Tiffany, Elgin, Ginel, Tahjair, Story, Dream, Dejan and Cypress.
6. He was married to the rapper Tonya M. Johnston (known by her stage name, Solé).
7. He received counseling from his pastor which helped him cope with grief and depression.
8. He wrote and recorded a song about the death of his parents entitled “Two Reasons I Cry”, which is featured on his album The Life.
9. Ginuwine formed a group called TGT with Tyrese and Tank and they signed to Atlantic Records in 2012.
10. Ginuwine is the founder and CEO of LoveSong Incorporated.
11. He is a spokesman for the beverage Adult Chocolate Milk.
12. Ginuwine has appeared in numerous films and TV shows including You Got Served, Juwanna Mann, Half & Half, Parks and Recreation, and Martial Law.
13. His first single “Pony” peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
14. His second album 100% Ginuwine featured the hit single “So Anxious”.
15. Ginuwine received the Urban Music Icon Award at the 2021 Black Music Honors.

What nationality is Ginuwine?

American

Is Aaliyah and Ginuwine related?

Aaliyah and Ginuwine never dated In addition to being romantically linked to Jay-Z, Dash, and R. Kelly, Aaliyah was also rumored to have dated multi- platinum selling recording artist, Ginuwine.

Is Ginuwine still married to Sole?

During their marraige, the couple welcomed two daughters, Story and Dream. In 2014, the pair separated and their divorce became finalized in July of 2015.

How did Ginuwine get his name?

He chose the stage name Ginuwine for its sincerity , and what the R&B singer was sincere about was success. His first two albums, Ginuwine… The Bachelor and 100% Ginuwine, both went multiplatinum as fans were drawn to his trademark smooth, seductive voice and sexy delivery, as well as his lady- killing stage presence.

Who is Ginuwine wife?

Solé