Ledisi Net Worth

Overview

Ledisi Anibade Young, better known simply as Ledisi, is an American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter, music producer, author, and actress. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 28, 1972, she began singing in the church choir at a young age and was raised in Oakland, California. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has released multiple albums and received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2021. Ledisi’s music blends jazz, blues, soul, funk, gospel, and hip hop. She is known for her powerful and emotive voice and has collaborated with various artists across genres. Beyond her music career, Ledisi has also ventured into acting, portraying Mahalia Jackson in films like ‘Selma’ and ‘Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story,’ and appearing in other film and television projects. She is an advocate for the arts, a professor at Berklee College of Music, and is involved in philanthropic efforts.

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What Is Ledisi’s Net Worth?

Ledisi, the acclaimed American R&B and jazz recording artist, songwriter, and actress, has amassed a net worth of $1 million. This figure reflects her successful career in music and entertainment, built over decades of dedication and artistic evolution.

Early Career and Musical Beginnings

Ledisi Anibade Young was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and her journey into music began early. In 1995, she formed the group Anibade and later co-founded LeSun Records with Sundra Manning. Together, they released the album “Take Time,” which marked the start of her professional recording career. While specific sales figures from this early work are not readily available, it laid the foundation for her future success. Her debut solo studio album, “Soulsinger: The Revival,” was released in 2000 on LeSun Records. This album gained substantial airplay from San Francisco area radio stations. In 2002, Ledisi released her second album, “Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue,” which won “Outstanding Jazz Album” at the California Music Awards in 2003, further solidifying her presence in the jazz scene. Details regarding the exact sales figures or revenue generated by these independent albums remain limited, but they were crucial in establishing her unique sound and building a dedicated fanbase.

Mainstream Success and Grammy Recognition

In 2007, Ledisi signed a major record deal with Verve Forecast, a subsidiary of Verve Records. This marked a significant turning point in her career, leading to the release of her third album, “Lost & Found,” on August 28, 2007. “Lost & Found” peaked at number 10 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart and sold over 237,000 copies in the United States. The album’s lead single, “Alright,” peaked at number 11 on the Adult R&B Songs chart. The album earned her two nominations at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, for Best R&B Album and Best New Artist. Her fifth album “Turn Me Loose” was released in August 2009, peaking atop of the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album earned two nominations at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, for Best R&B Album and “Goin’ Thru Changes” earning a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. In June 2011, Ledisi released her sixth album Pieces of Me. The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number two on the Billboard’s R&B Albums. The album’s lead single “Pieces of Me” became one of her most successful songs on the Billboard chart, peaking at number two on the Adult R&B Songs and number nineteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. “Pieces of Me” also earned a gold certification by the RIAA. She headlined her first major tour called the Pieces of Me Tour, which went on to play to over twenty-two sold-out shows. By 2018, Ledisi acknowledged that her song “High” from the album “Let Love Rule”, blending trap, soul, R&B, broadened her audience because it was her highest-ranking song on streaming services. The album “The Wild Card” debuted at #12 on R&B Albums and #100 on Top 200 with 4k SPS (3,500 sales).

Acting Career and Other Ventures

Beyond music, Ledisi has also ventured into acting, expanding her income streams. She played the role of Mahalia Jackson in the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic “Selma”. She also starred in the movies “Leatherheads” in 2008 and “Leave It on the Floor” in 2011. The financial specifics of her acting roles (salary) are not publicly available. As of March 2025, Ledisi continues to actively tour, and in 2024 released her eleventh studio album “Good Life”.