Category:
Richest CelebritiesRappers
Net Worth:
$20 Million
Birthdate:
Sep 21, 1989 (36 years old)
Birthplace:
Miami
Gender:
Male
Height:
6 ft (1.84 m)
Profession:
Singer-songwriter, Actor, Songwriter, Singer, Dancer, Choreographer, Rapper
Nationality:
United States of America
  1. What Is Jason Derulo's Net Worth?
  2. Tarzana Mansion
  3. Early Life And Career Beginnings
  4. Music And Television Career
  5. Acting Career
  6. Personal Life
Last Updated: April 29, 2026

What Is Jason Derulo's Net Worth?

Jason Derulo is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer who has a net worth of $20 million. In interviews over the years, Jason has intimated he has over a dozen sources of income, including an investment in a car wash franchise called Rocket Car Wash, which he claims is worth $2 billion (the company itself, not his stake).

Jason Derulo first broke through in 2009 with his debut single "Whatcha Say," which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and immediately established him as a hitmaker. Follow-up singles like "In My Head," "Ridin' Solo," and "Don't Wanna Go Home" kept him on the charts, and his early albums delivered a steady stream of club-ready pop tracks that performed well internationally.

By the mid-2010s, Derulo reached a new commercial peak with global smashes like "Talk Dirty," "Wiggle," and "Trumpets." These songs leaned heavily into infectious beats, playful lyrics, and collaborations, helping him dominate both radio and streaming platforms. He became particularly known for crafting songs that translated well across markets, making him a consistent presence on international charts even when U.S. momentum fluctuated.

Rather than fading as musical trends shifted, Derulo successfully pivoted in the late 2010s and early 2020s by embracing social media, especially TikTok. His viral content helped fuel the massive success of "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)," which became one of the biggest songs in the world and introduced him to a new generation of fans.

Outside of music, Derulo has explored acting and television, appearing in projects like "Cats" and serving as a judge on various reality competition shows. Across more than a decade, he has sold tens of millions of singles worldwide and remained a reliable hitmaker by staying adaptable, commercially savvy, and closely aligned with evolving pop culture trends.

Tarzana Mansion

Jason has not been shy about showing off his mansion in Tarzana, California. Here is a video tour he gave to the streamer N3on in April 2026:

Jason's Tarzana estate is actually a sprawling, two-acre compound created from two separate purchases. He originally bought the main Tudor-style mansion in 2014 for $3 million. In September 2020, he expanded his footprint by purchasing the adjacent property for $1.1 million.

The compound features several structures that Jason fully renovated and customized, including converting spaces into multi-level recording studios. Instead of the rumored 3,600 square feet—which is actually just the size of the estate's massive guest house—the primary residence alone is nearly 11,000 square feet, giving the combined compound over 14,000 square feet of total living space.

Internet commenters, including the person who posted the viral caption to Twitter, often refer to this as a "$3.5 million mansion." That number is highly outdated and likely reflects the original 2014 purchase price or an old, automated estimate of just the primary parcel, completely ignoring the second lot and the multi-million dollar renovations. Conversely, some viewers assume the property is worth $20 to $30 million, mistakenly comparing it to Beverly Hills or Hidden Hills real estate.

For context, the MOST expensive home ever sold in Tarzana sold for $7 million. Therefore, a safe estimate for the value of Jason's home today is $7 million – $10 million.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Jason Joel Desrouleaux was born on September 21, 1989, in Miramar, Florida. His parents are from Haiti. He is best known by his stage name Jason Derulo, which spells his last name phonetically the way it is pronounced. He started singing and writing his own music at a young age, composing his first song at age eight. As a teenager, Jason wrote songs for others, including the song "Bossy" for New Orleans-based rapper Birdman.

Other artists Derulo wrote for during his early career include Diddy, Danity Kane, Donnie Klang, Sean Kingston, Casses, and Lil Wayne, when he worked as a songwriter and producer at Cash Money Records. He attended performing arts schools like The American Musical and Dramatic Academy to improve his skills as a singer and dancer, and appeared in theatre productions of "Ragtime" and "Smokey Joe's Café." After appearing on the musical television show "Showtime at the Apollo" and winning the grand prize in the 2006 season finale, Derulo was scouted by music producer J.R. Rotem. Rotem signed him to his record label, Beluga Heights Records, which eventually became part of Warner Bros. Records.

Music and Television Career

Derulo's debut single, "Whatcha Say," was released on August 4, 2009. The track was produced by Rotem with contributions from Fuego and heavily samples the song "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap. In late August 2009, the single debuted on the "Billboard" Hot 100 at #54 and eventually peaked at #1 in November. Following the single's positive reception, Jason began working on his debut album and released his second single, "In My Head," on December 8, 2009. "In My Head" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #63 and peaked at #5.

His eponymous album "Jason Derulo" was released on March 2, 2010. It charted on the UK and Irish Albums Charts in the top ten albums, and he promoted the album with performances as an opening act for Lady Gaga's 2009-2010 "The Monster Ball Tour." The third single off the album, "Ridin' Solo," was released on April 26, 2010, and peaked at #9 on the "Billboard Hot 100. During this period, Derulo also performed on the song "Turn It Up" with Will Roush, Stat Quo, and Young Buck and collaborated with UK singer Pixie Lott on her song "Coming Home."

(Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for GQ)

"Future History," Derulo's second album, was released on September 27, 2011. Its lead single, "Don't Wanna Go Home," hit #1 in the UK and #5 in Australia. He originally had planned to promote the album with an eight-day UK tour in February 2012, but he broke one of his vertebrae while rehearsing on January 3, and the tour was canceled. After his injury, he appeared on the American music competition show "American Idol" on March 28, 2012. On the show, he announced a new project where he would invite fans to help him complete the lyrics for a new song titled "Undefeated." The project was part of a partnership between "American Idol" and Coca-Cola. To take part, fans would submit their own lyrics, and then they could vote for the lyrics they liked the most.

In August 2012, Jason joined Kelly Rowland as a dance master on the first season of the Australian dance talent show "Everybody Dance Now." However, the show was canceled after only four episodes due to poor ratings. He co-owns the record label Future History with his manager Frank Harris and signed Australian singer-songwriter Arlene Zelina in July 2012.

Derulo released the single "The Other Side" on April 23, 2013, which peaked at #18 on the Billboard" Hot 100. He then released his third studio album, "Tattoos," on September 24, 2013. The album's second single, "Talk Dirty," was released on July 27, 2013, and peaked at #3. He then released a new album on April 15, 2014, featuring seven songs from "Tattoo" and four newly-recorded songs, re-titled as "Talk Dirty."

Derulo joined the judging panel of the 12th season of the dance talent show "So You Think You Can Dance" in January 2015. He then released his fourth studio album, "Everything Is 4," on May 29, 2015. In July 2016, he released his greatest hits album, "Platinum Hits," which also featured the brand-new song "Kiss the Sky." Other projects he has worked on include a 2019 collaboration with Lay Zhang and Korean K-pop band NCT 127, "Let's Shut Up & Dance," and the song "Goodbye" with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and Willy William.

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Acting Career

In addition to his appearances on reality shows, Derulo has also branched into acting. He appeared in an episode of the Fox drama "Lethal Weapon" on September 28, 2016. He also starred in the 2019 film "Cats," based on the musical of the same name, as Rum Tum Tugger.

Personal Life

Derulo was in a relationship with singer Jordin Sparks for three years before splitting in September 2014. In May 2021, he welcomed a daughter with his then-girlfriend Jena Frumes.

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