Teairra Mari is an American singer, dancer, and actress who was discovered by famous rapper Jay-Z when she was 16 and signed her to his label.
She released her debut self-titled album titled Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí at the age of 16. Having worked with several big names in the music industry, Mari has starred in films like Lottery Ticket and Mac & Devin Go to High School. She is also widely recognized for her starring roles in television series Love & Hip Hop: New York and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood as herself. So, who is Teairra Mari? Here’s everything we know about the rapper and actress.
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Teairra Mari Biography
Teairra Mari was born on December 2, 1987, in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America, and is now 37 years old.
| Birth Name | Teairra Mari Thompson |
| Nickname | The Princess of the Roc |
| Date of Birth | December 2, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Education
She studied at Detroit High School for The Fine and Performing Arts.
Family
Marí was raised in Detroit, Michigan by her African-American parents. She hasn’t revealed much about her family and siblings. Inspired by her grandmother, she took up music early on, singing in church choirs and local events. Her parents also played a crucial role in encouraging and supporting her dreams.
Her passion for music became a reality when Antonio “L.A.” Reid, the CEO of The Island Def Jam Music Group, signed her at age 16. Her first professional gig was with Jay-Z, with whom she worked on the song “Make Her Feel Good,” the lead single from her debut album.
Boyfriend/Partner
Teairra Mari has been involved in several relations throughout her career. She is best known for her romantic link-ups with Cisco Rosado, Shad Moss, Pleasure P Cooper, Lil’ Wayne and Ray J.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 1.5 inches or 156 cm |
| Body Build | Voluptuous |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Album Debut
Teairra Mari released her debut studio album titled “Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí” on August 2 2005. The album debuted at #5 on the US Billboard 200 but resulted in disappointing sales.
Her albums –
Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí (2005)
Film Debut
Teairra Mari made her theatrical film debut in the 2009 film The Magnificent Cooly-T for her role as Sonya.
Television Debut
From 2011 – 2012, Mari was cast as herself in the VH1 reality TV series Love & Hip Hop: New York.
Famous For
Being cast in the VH1 reality TV series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood as herself.
Teairra Mari Net Worth
As of 2024, Teairra Mari has an estimated net worth of $1 million US dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – TeairraMariOfficial
- Instagram – misstmari
- Twitter – teairra_mari
Teairra Mari Facts
Her parents pushed her to make a career in music. She began recording music at the age of fifteen.
Her extended play (EP) titled Get Away, released in 2003, saw a mild success across Michigan.
She released her debut single “Make Her Feel Good ” produced by Sean Garrett in 2005, which reached number 35 on Billboard Hot 100.
After the release of her debut album, she was dubbed Princess of the Roc (Roc-A-Fella).
She gained attention in the pop world when she performed the song ‘Make Her Feel Good’ with Jay-Z.
She was caught up in several controversies over the years for having troubles with alcohol and drug abuse. Her sex tape was released in May 2018 on social media.
She has starred in the film Lottery Ticket with Bow Wow.
In 2011, she was cast as herself in the VH1 hit reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York. From 2024 to 2019, she was in the main cast of the Love & Hip Hop spinoff: Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. She was also featured in another spin-off series Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition, which aired on VH1 between 2022 and 2023.
Mari is credited with several non-album songs like “Cause a Scene” featuring Flo Rida, “Automatic” featuring Nicki Minaj, “Sponsor” featuring Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy, “U Did That” featuring 2 Chainz and “Take Me Out”