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Jill Scott Biography
Jill Scott is one of the most popular and richest R&B Singer who was born on April 4, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Platinum record-selling R&B singer and actress known for her soulful lyrics in songs like “Hate on Me” and for her collaborations with Lupe Fiasco, among others.
She acted alongside Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry‘s movie Why Did I Get Married? in 2007.
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter, model, poet and actress. Her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. She made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? in 2007.
On the advice of her good friend, director Ozzie Jones, she began pursuing a career in acting in 2000. She joined a fellowship at a theater company in Philadelphia. For two years, she took menial jobs in exchange for acting lessons. In 2004, Scott appeared in several episodes of season four of UPN’s Girlfriends, playing Donna, a love interest to main character, William Dent (Reggie Hayes). She also appeared in the Showtime movie Cavedwellers, starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
She had a son named Jeff with her ex-fiancé and drummer John Roberts. She was married to Lyzel Williams from 2001 to 2007. In 2016, she married Mike Dobson; however they split the following year.
| Name | Jill Scott |
| Occupation | R&B Singer |
| Birthday | April 4 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Joyce Scott |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Lyzel Williams |
| Children(s) | Jett Hamilton Roberts |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Scott began her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings to perform her work. She was eventually discovered by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots. Questlove invited her to join the band in the studio. The collaboration resulted in a co-writing credit for Scott on the song, “You Got Me”. In 2000, Erykah Badu and the Roots won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “You Got Me”, and Scott debuted as an artist during a Roots live show, singing as original artist/singer of the song. Subsequently, Scott collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common, and broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent.
Jill Scott Net Worth
Jill Scott is one of the richest R&B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jill Scott's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She studied education at Temple University and planned on becoming a teacher. Her journey towards a musical career began through spoken word performances.
She is a three-time Grammy Award winner and has been nominated for ten more Grammy Awards as well.
Scott was born on April 4, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up an only child in a North Philadelphia neighborhood, raised by her mother, Joyce Scott and grandmother. She recalls a happy childhood and was “very much a loved child”. Scott was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness.
| Net Worth | $12 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | R&B Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Scott and long-term boyfriend Lyzel Williams, a graphic artist and DJ, married in 2001 in a private Hawaiian ceremony during a vacation. The couple dated for seven years before they wed. Scott wrote and recorded the song “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)” about Williams. After six years of marriage, Scott and Williams divorced in 2007.
In Spring 2003, the Blues Babe Foundation made a donation of more than $60,000 to the graduating class of the Creative Arts School in Camden. Any student during the ensuing three years who maintained a 3.2 GPA qualified for a stipend toward his or her college education.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jill Scott height 5 feet 6 inches weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Scott was the first artist signed to Steve McKeever’s ‘Hidden Beach Recordings’ label. Her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 was released in 2000. She experienced some notice and chart success with the single “A Long Walk”, eventually earning a Grammy nomination in early 2003 for Best Female Vocal Performance. Scott lost that award, but won a 2005 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative R&B Performance for “Cross My Mind”. The live album, Experience: Jill Scott 826+, was released November 2001. Scott’s second full-length album, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2, followed in 2004.
Scott continues to write poetry; a compilation volume of her poems, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, was published and released by St. Martin’s Press in April 2005.
Who is Jill Scott Dating?
According to our records, Jill Scott married to Lyzel Williams. As of December 1, 2023, Jill Scott’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jill Scott. You may help us to build the dating records for Jill Scott!Her live performance in 2004 with members of The Roots, which also includes a joint performance with Erykah Badu, is featured in Dave Chappelle’s 2006 concert film, Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. UK dance duo Goldtrix covered Scott’s song “It’s Love”, renaming it “It’s Love (Trippin’)” with singer Andrea Brown taking over vocal duties. The song became a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at number six. Jill is also featured on a Lupe Fiasco song named “Daydreaming”. “It’s Love (Trippin’)” was also covered by South West Beats (featuring Claudia Patrice) in 2008. The song “Golden” is featured in a R&B themed radio station in the Rockstar Games video game Grand Theft Auto IV. She recently appeared on Pharoahe Monch’s 2011 release W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). Also Jill is one of the featured artists in Kirk Franklin’s video “I Smile” released in 2011. In 2012 rapper Substantial released “Jackin’ Jill”. The album was recorded as a tribute to Jill’s voice and songwriting. In 2015 she was featured on Dr. Dre’s third album. In 2016, she was featured on The Hamilton Mixtape.
Facts & Trivia
Ranked on the list of most popular R&B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jill Scott celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.
At the Essence Music Festival in July 2006, Scott spoke out about how women of color are portrayed in hip-hop songs and music videos. Scott criticized the content for being “dirty, inappropriate, inadequate, unhealthy, and polluted” and urged the listening audience to “demand more.”
Is Jill Scott deaf?
She makes me feel me.” In a shocking turn, Scott missed a string of tour dates when she temporarily lost 85 percent of her hearing in her right ear. She was diagnosed with Sudden Deafness Syndrome (S.D.S). Scott released Experience: Jill Scott 826+, a two-disc live album, in 2002.
Is Jill Scott in a relationship?
In the film, Scott’s character and the other women feel pressured to “complete” their lives by getting married within a year. This pressure is nothing new to Scott, who’s been married once, engaged again, and is currently single.
What is Jill Scott's most famous song?
1, “A Long Walk” is quintessential 2000’s neo-soul and probably her most-popular track. This smooth, groovy song is the one piece of Scott discography you most likely know all the words to.
Did Jill Scott get married?
To her fans’ surprise, Scott suddenly married a man she described as “a long-time boyfriend,” Mike Dobson, an unemployed writer. At 48, singer/ songwriter Scott has been around the merry-go-round a few times.
When did Jill Scott come out?
Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status.
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