- Born
- Birth nameOmari Ishmael Grandberry
- Nicknames
- King O
- O
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- For nearly two decades, Omarion has vibrantly painted the entertainment landscape as a chart topping, multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Recording Artist, Producer and Actor. Among the ranks of R&B's elite, his unmistakable sound has driven the success of multiple Gold and Platinum albums and singles from O, 21, and Face Off with Bow Wow to radio favorites Ice Box, Entourage, Touch, I'm Up (featuring French Montana & Kid Ink), and his triple-platinum 2015 Billboard hit "Post To Be" (featuring Chris Brown & Jhené Aiko). Omarion has also left an indelible mark on Pop Culture outside of his music by starring in the millennial cult classic You Got Served, a fan favorite celebrity judge on America's Best Dance Crew and joining the cast of the guilty pleasure franchise, VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood: Seasons One and Two. Throughout his long standing music and acting careers, Omarion has been recognized with multiple BET Awards and a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Contemporary R&B Album". On stage, the pop icon continues to electrify audiences worldwide with his charismatic energy and signature dance moves. Following the success of his 2017 International hit, "Distance", in which Omarion invited fans to feel good and dance again, Omarion has been in the lab skillfully crafting and reigniting his annual Care Package EP with his 4th installment aptly titled, "CP4". The lead single, "Open up" written by Omarion and produced by Anatii immediately captivates the listener setting off an undeniable urge to dance to this infectious syncopated rhythm track. CP4 also offers tracks, Flight and Been Around produced by Smash David, and Soul produced by Neenyo, inviting fans to lyrically and sonically experience new intimate levels of Omarion, curating a feel good vibe, inspiring dance and harmonizing a deeper personal connection with the Artist. Learning his 5th Album installment "Reasons" was inexplicably held hostage, Omarion made the critical decision to become the master of his own destiny, venturing out on his own to foster an unrestricted and direct creative connection with his fans through his music and visuals. Dedicated to his most loyal fan base, Omarion established Omarion Worldwide, the official hub for all things Omarion: Music, Video, Original Content and Signature Merchandise. Omarion is expanding his global reach as a triple-threat Entertainer and Mega-Star through an interactive platform determined to give the fans what they have been missing. In March 2019, responding to the unrelenting demand of fans worldwide, Omarion front man for the Multi-platinum R&B group B2K , will reunite with B2K for a limited engagement tour, entitled "The Millennium Tour." B2K was the quintessential R&B Boys Group of the 2000' whose impact on the culture has remained steadfast. The stage is set. The journey continues. Get ready for the triumphant return of B2K.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Omarion Worldwide
- A crown on top of the letter "O"
- Swift footwork, stylish dancing, and agile spin moves
- Favourite actor is Robin Williams.
- Chris Stokes, is his uncle by marriage.
- His name "Omari" means "King". Adding the "on" at the end of his name means "King Forever".
- Half-siblings are O'Ryan, Amira, Arielle, Tymon, Ukil & Kira.
- Signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money label. He later asked to be released from his contract to pursue other ventures. He addressed the rumors of him being "dropped" from the label on his "Twitter" page stating: "I asked to be released from the label to pursue other opportunities that were recently presented to me. Because of our relationship, Lil Wayne had no issue with us ending our business relationship and released me from the label. Lil Wayne and I have nothing but love for each other, there is no beef.
- "How would I treat a girl if she was my girlfriend? I'm a really affectionate person and I like being a gentleman".
- "You could live it up and be successful, but it wouldn't mean anything without love and friends. I could go broke and still be happy because love is all I need".
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