Who Is Flo Rida? Age, Biography and Wiki
Flo Rida, born on September 16, 1979, in Carol City, Florida, is a notable American rapper, singer, and songwriter. With a passion for music from a young age, he rose to fame in the mid-2000s with chart-topping hits like "Low," "Right Round," and "Whistle." As of 2025, Flo Rida is 45 years old and remains an influential figure in the music industry.
| Occupation | Pop Singer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 16, 1979 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Flo Rida's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Flo Rida stands tall at approximately 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) and has maintained a healthy weight of around 185 lbs (84 kg). His athletic build and striking appearance have contributed to his stage presence and charisma. While specific body measurements aren't publicly detailed, Flo Rida is known for his fit physique and engaging performance style.
Flo Rida was associated with Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, as featuring artist in 2000. In year 2004, he began affiliating himself for with other Southern hip hop artists, such as Rick Ross, Trina, T-Pain, and Trick Daddy. A promotional single entitled "Birthday", featuring Rick Ross, was his first significant release.
He made his debut guest appearance with the song "Bitch I'm From Dade County" on DJ Khaled's album We the Best (2007), which also features Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Brisco, C-Ride, and Dre.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Flo Rida has been relatively private about his personal life. However, as of 2025, he is reportedly in a relationship, though specific details about his girlfriend remain undisclosed. In the past, he has been connected with several notable figures, but he has chosen to keep his current relationship out of the spotlight. Sheltering his family, Flo Rida has occasionally mentioned his upbringing and the influence of his family in his life and career.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Flo Rida's estimated net worth is approximately $30 million. His wealth is primarily attributed to his successful music career, which includes album sales, tours, and endorsements. Additionally, Flo Rida has ventured into various business opportunities, further securing his financial status.
Career, Business and Investments
Flo Rida’s career launched with the release of his debut album, "Mail on Sunday," in 2008, which received critical acclaim and commercial success. He has since released multiple albums and singles, consistently topping the charts. Beyond music, Flo Rida has made significant investments in real estate and has collaborated with numerous brands. His entrepreneurial spirit extends to ventures in liquor brands and fitness companies, showcasing his business acumen.
He has seven sisters, the youngest of whom is his twin. Some of his sisters sang in a local gospel group. His brother-in-law was a hype man for local rap group 2 Live Crew, and while in ninth grade, Flo Rida joined an amateur rap group called the GroundHoggz.
The GroundHoggz had been a three-man group, with members who lived in the same apartment complex as Flo Rida. They started recording at underground studios in Carver Ranches. The GroundHoggz, in this four-man incarnation, remained together for eight years. Early on in his career one of his sisters, Julia, died due to bronchitis.
Her death greatly affected Flo Rida and his career, with him telling MTV, "I was very close to her, and I told myself that I was going to do this for my sister."
Social Network
Flo Rida is active on various social media platforms, where he connects with fans and shares insights into his life. He boasts millions of followers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, regularly posting updates about his music, performances, and personal milestones. His social media presence plays a vital role in maintaining his connection with audiences worldwide.
Flo Rida began recording his second album, R.O.O.T.S., 9 months after Mail On Sunday. The album was released on March 31, 2009. The first single, "Right Round" featuring Kesha, was released for airplay in January 2009. "Right Round" jumped from number 58 to the top spot in one week in late February.
The song broke a record for the most digital one week sales in the US, with 636,000, beating the previous record he had set himself with "Low". "Right Round" sampled "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", a 1985 hit by British band Dead or Alive. "Right Round" also became Flo Rida's first chart-topping song in the United Kingdom.
The second official single was "Sugar", which featured R&B singer Wynter Gordon. The song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Jump", featuring singer Nelly Furtado, was the third official single and was released on July 27, 2009, in the United Kingdom, and July 28, 2009, worldwide.
"Be on You", featuring singer Ne-Yo, was the album's fourth official single, released on October 6, 2009. Both songs charted in the top 100 in various countries. "Available", featuring Akon, was going to be released on iTunes but was cancelled. A music video was, however, shot in mid-2009. R.O.O.T.S.
debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 55,000 copies in its first week. As of August 2009, the album has sold 223,000 copies in the United States, and 536,000 worldwide. By the end of 2009, the album sold 247,000 copies in the US, becoming the eighth best-selling rap album of 2009.
Education
Flo Rida attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he studied business management. His educational background has undoubtedly contributed to his understanding of the music industry and his success as a businessman. Despite his fame, he emphasizes the importance of education and often encourages his fans to pursue their academic goals.
Flo Rida was a well-known high school basketball coach in Carol City, Florida prior to his rise to fame as a rapper in North America. Flo Rida stated in an interview with TMZ that he wrote the No. 1 billboard hit "Whistle" about his love for basketball and his time as a coach. In the song he sings "Can you blow my whistle, baby, whistle, baby?
Let me know. Girl, I'm gonna show you how to do it and we start real slow. You just put your lips together and you come real close. Can you blow my whistle, baby, whistle, baby?
Here we go." Here, Flo Rida stated that he was referring to teaching a female colleague how to referee games as she was new to the Carol City Basketball Organisation (CCBO), and had made some questionable calls.
