Age, Biography and Wiki
BJ the Chicago Kid (Bryan James Sledge) was born on 23 November, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American singer and songwriter from Illinois. Discover BJ the Chicago Kid's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
| Popular As |
Bryan James Sledge |
| Occupation |
Singer · songwriter |
| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
23 November, 1984 |
| Birthday |
23 November |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Singer with the age 39 years old group.
BJ the Chicago Kid Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, BJ the Chicago Kid height not available right now. We will update BJ the Chicago Kid's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
BJ the Chicago Kid Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is BJ the Chicago Kid worth at the age of 39 years old? BJ the Chicago Kid’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United States. We have estimated BJ the Chicago Kid's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
BJ the Chicago Kid Social Network
Timeline
Bryan James Sledge (born November 23, 1984), better known by his stage name BJ the Chicago Kid (or simply BJ), is an American singer and songwriter.
He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Freddie Gibbs, Warren G, Nekfeu, Chance the Rapper, Big K.R.I.T., GLC, Kanye West, Anderson .Paak, and Joey Badass, among numerous others.
Sledge's first work in the music industry was on a Dave Hollister record in 2001, titled "For You", which he co-wrote alongside Gerald Haddon.
He also performed on Stevie Wonder's A Time to Love (2005).
Later, he performed on Kanye West's single "Impossible," which also features Twista and Keyshia Cole.
Sledge's vocals were first featured on "Impossible", a 2006 song by Chicago rapper Kanye West released in promotion for the 2006 American film Mission: Impossible III.
In 2009, Sledge released his debut mixtape, A Taste of Chicago, under the moniker BJ the Chicago Kid.
Later that year, he followed up with The New Beginning.
In 2011, he released his third mixtape, titled The Life of Love's Cupid.
In February 2012, he independently released his debut studio album, Pineapple Now-Laters.
Sledge subsequently secured a record deal with Motown, in August 2012.
The label then serviced the Pineapple Now-Laters song "Good Luv'n", as Sledge's commercial debut single.
Bryan Sledge was born to church choir directors in Chicago, Illinois.
He grew up in the Brainerd neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Sledge became inspired to pursue a music career after seeing Janet Jackson perform on tour.
At the age of 19, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he became a backup singer for American gospel duo Mary Mary.
In February 2012, Sledge independently released his debut studio album, titled Pineapple Now-Laters, under M.A.F.E MUSIC LLC.
In August 2012, it was announced that Sledge signed a recording contract with American record company, Motown.
After inking his new deal with the label, Motown Label Services began promoting the Pineapple Now-Laters track "Good Luv'n," at Urban and Rhythmic radio formats in North America and released it as a single via digital distribution.
In February 2013, Sledge released the track titled "Honey."
Sledge's collaboration with American rappers Freddie Gibbs and Problem, titled "Smokin' and Ridin'", is featured on Radio Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V, the fifth installment in the critically acclaimed video game series.
In October 2013, Sledge revealed he began working on his major label debut, which was then announced to be released sometime in 2014.
Later that year, in December 2013, Sledge released a Christmas-themed extended play (EP), titled A Soulful Christmas, for free online.
On April 22, 2014, West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q released "Studio", which features vocals from Sledge, as the fourth single from his album Oxymoron.
"Studio" acquired Sledge Billboard chart placement and went on to chart in the Top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100.
On November 19, 2014, Sledge released his fourth mixtape, The M.A.F.E. Project.
On December 23, 2014, Motown Records released a song from The M.A.F.E. Project titled "It's True", which features a verse from Schoolboy Q, as a single.
The single was accompanied by a music video directed by Verluxe.
On February 19, 2016, Sledge released his major label debut album, "In My Mind".
Sledge released his third studio album, 1123, on July 26, 2019.
In May 2023, it was announced BJ The Chicago Kid signed with the RCA Records distributed label Reach The World, which was founded by producer Yeti Beats.
