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What Is Sparkle Net Worth?
Sparkle, born Stephanie Edwards on May 13, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American R&B singer with an estimated net worth of $600,000. This valuation reflects her career in the music industry, which began with singing in her family’s gospel group and later as a protégé of R. Kelly. However, details regarding specific income streams, such as royalties, endorsements, or other ventures, are not publicly available.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Sparkle’s foray into the music industry gained momentum when she met R. Kelly in 1989. She was the first and only successful artist to release an album on Kelly’s Rockland label. Her self-titled debut album, “Sparkle,” was released on May 19, 1998. The album quickly ascended the Billboard charts, debuting at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the R&B charts. The album was certified platinum, marking a significant milestone in her career. The lead single, “Be Careful,” a duet with R. Kelly, became a major hit, peaking at number 3 on the Rhythmic Top 40 and holding the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot R&B Airplay for six consecutive weeks. It also reached number 7 in the UK.
Subsequent Career and Challenges
Creative differences with R. Kelly during the production of her second album led Sparkle to request a release from Rockland/Interscope. She then signed with Motown Records and released her second album, “Told You So,” in 2000. However, this album did not achieve the same level of success as her debut, only reaching number 121 on the Billboard 200. In 2002, Sparkle became involved in a highly publicized legal issue when she was alerted to a sex tape allegedly featuring her 14-year-old niece and R. Kelly. She testified against R. Kelly in a subsequent criminal trial in 2008 on charges of child pornography, though he was ultimately found not guilty. In recent years, Sparkle has provided background vocals for Toni Braxton’s Vegas show. In January 2019, she was a main commentator on the Lifetime docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
