Shaggy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shaggy
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 22, 1968(1968-10-22)
Age	56
Birthplace	Kingston
Country	Jamaica
Birth City	Kingston Parish
Horoscope	Libra

Shaggy Biography

Shaggy is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on October 22, 1968 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica. He was born Orville Richard Burrell he’s the reggae-pop artist and rapper his hit song “It Wasn’t Me” was an instant hit in 2000. Burrell has also released “Angel” and “Boombastic” to acclaim from critics.

He released a remix in 1995. debuted his remix of the hit marvin Gaye track “Sexual Healing.”

Orville Richard Burrell CD OJ (born October 22, 1968), better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican reggae musician, singer, DJ, and actor who scored hits with the songs “It Wasn’t Me”, “Boombastic”, “In The Summertime”, “Oh Carolina”, and “Angel”. He has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best Reggae Album with Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876 with Sting in 2019, and has won the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist in 2002.

Shaggy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1988 and obtained the MOS of 0811 (Field Artillery Cannon Crewman). He served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War. The highest rank he achieved was lance corporal, although he was reduced in rank twice. Shaggy perfected his signature singing voice while he was in the Marine Corps.

He got married to Rebecca Packer in 2014 and there are two children with names of Richard as well as Sydney Burrell. He has previously been with his ex- girlfriends, He married Rebecca Packer in 2014 and he has two kids named Richard and Sydney Burrell. He previously dated both Alicia Douvall and Jennifer Love Hewitt. and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Shaggy Net Worth

Shaggy is one of the richest Pop Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shaggy 's net worth $14 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was in the military in Operation Desert Storm. His first hit single hit the air with “Oh Carolina.”

In 1996 his album Boombastic was awarded the Best Reggae Album at the 51st Grammy Awards. He was the crab Sebastian for the classic 2018 ABC film The Little Mermaid Live!

Shaggy was born on October 22, 1968, in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1987, he took singing lessons and was discovered a year later while singing in the streets with friends. His son Richard O’Neil Burrell is a rapper known as Robb Banks.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shaggy height 5 ft 11 in Shaggy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shaggy Dating?

According to our records, Shaggy married to Rebecca Packer. As of December 1, 2023, Shaggy’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2007, he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Distinction with the rank of Commander.

Facts & Trivia

Shaggy Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Shaggy celebrates birthday on October 22 of every year.

In May 2009, Shaggy performed at the closing ceremony of the 2009 IPL tournament held in South Africa. He also performed at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 in the same month, held in Bangalore, India. In August 2009, he performed live at the Ottawa Reggae Festival in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Here he revealed plans for a new single, “Fading Away”, which featured Kevin Rudolf and Lil Jon. He later cancelled this release in favour of “Fly High”, a track featuring Gary Pine, which was released on December 5. Shaggy was also invited to perform at the Festival Creole, a festival held every year from November 28 to December 6 in Mauritius.

What is Shaggy doing now?

Shaggy is reinventing some of his most famous dance hits in his new album, “Hot Shot 2020,” out Friday.

What was Shaggy's biggest hit?

Jamaican-American singer Shaggy has released twelve studio albums, seven compilation albums, eighty-eight singles and forty-seven music videos. four He is best known for his hit singles “Oh Carolina”, “Boombastic”, “It Wasn’t Me”, and “Angel”.

Who is Shaggy's wife?

Rebecca Packer

How did Shaggy get his name?

Reggae singer Shaggy was born Orville Richard Burrell in Kingston, Jamaica, on October 22, 1968. His nickname referred to his long hair and came from the hippie-like character by that name on the children’s cartoon Scooby Doo.

What is Shaggy's full power?

Shaggy has shown time and time again that he has the ability to manipulate and warp reality. From creating portals to other dimensions and resurrecting the dead to even challenging other meme characters, he can do it all with his ability to warp reality and even surpassing the powers of the Infinity Gauntlet itself.