Bobby V
Birth Name:
Bobby Wilson
Birth Place:
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Created the Bobby V Foundation to encourage people to pursue higher education
- His debut solo album earned a number one spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in 2005
- Graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a degree in Communications
- Released his debut solo album, "Disturbing Tha Peace Presents Bobby Valentino," in 2005
- Started out as a member of the R&B group Mista, which produced the hit song "Blackberry Molasses," when he was 15 years old
- Quote: "I'm all about bringing love into peoples lives through my music․ The reality is its rough out there in the real world and love helps us get through some of life's biggest challenges․"
- Quote: "I've had a lot of ups and downs but can always depend on my fans․ Through the ups my fans keep me grounded and through the downs my fans keep me motivated․ Everything I do is for them․"
- Best known as a singer and songwriter who released the hit single "Slow Down․"
- Previously performed under the name Bobby Valentino, a nickname that came about because he was supposed to be born on Valentine's Day