Raye has been in the news because she recently disclosed that the O2 Arena in London would host her maiden headline show on Thursday, have a look at the parents and net worth of the singer
Raye recently revealed that her first headline performance will take place on Thursday at London’s esteemed O2 Arena. With an incredible seven nominations for the 2024 BRIT Awards, the 26-year-old singer is expected to sell out the historic stadium later this month.
Who is singer Raye, bio, age, height, parents, mother, partner, songs, net worth and Instagram
Eager to deliver an unforgettable performance, Raye expressed her excitement, stating that she’s already “counting down the days” until she graces the O2 Arena stage. It is anticipated that the performance will be a larger version of her last production, My 21st Century Symphony Live, which was performed in the Royal Albert Hall at the end of the previous year.
Raye mesmerized the crowd at the BBC One broadcast performance with a fantastic live orchestra and a gospel choir. The positive reception to the Royal Albert Hall performance, with thousands of messages urging an encore, prompted Raye’s decision to headline at the O2 Arena.
Due to this, she has become the talk of the town, with many people trying to find out more about her. So, let’s find out more about her:
Who is Raye?
Raye is a well-known English singer and songwriter. She has been in the news because she recently disclosed that the O2 Arena in London would host her maiden headline show on Thursday.
Her real name is Rachel Agatha Keen. She was born on 24 October 1997 in Tooting, London, England. She has mixed ancestry, as her mother is Ghanaian-Swiss and her father is British. She also has one younger sister named Abby Lynn Keen, also known as Absolutely, who is also a singer-songwriter.
Raye did her schooling at Woodcote High School. She also attended BRIT School before dropping out after two years due to feeling “confined…despite learning an extensive amount.” Her adolescent years were mostly devoted to weekend studio sessions, where she learned the craft of professional songwriting.
Earlier in her career, she disclosed to the BBC that she had experienced s*xual assault at the hands of a record producer.
She is currently 26 years old with her height at 1.73m.
Raye had started dating hip-hop superstar, Drake after the pair worked together in the studio and had dated Sam Fender in 2022. She is currently single and unmarried.
Her career
Prior to making her solo debut, Raye was well-known for her productions and songwriting for musicians like Rihanna and Beyoncé. She was honored with a BMI Film & TV Award in 2019 for her contribution to music and rose to fame with hits like “By Your Side” and “You Don’t Know Me.”
After she became independent in 2021, her 2022 single “Escapism” (with 070 Shake) became popular on TikTok, topping the charts in the UK and making an appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100. Alongside Cassö and D-Block Europe, the 2023 single “Prada” topped European charts as well.
After receiving positive reviews and nominations for her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues” (2023), Raye made history in 2024 by receiving seven Brit Award nominations. She has a net worth of $1-5 million.