Biography

Michael Bivins

by Jyotika Bhatt,

Synopsis

Michael Bivins is an American rapper and singer. He is the founding member of the groups namely New Edition and  Bell Biv DeVoe. Their debut album, Poison, ranked number five on the Billboard 200 chart in 1990.

Early Life

Michael Bivins was born on 10th of August 1968 in Boston, Ma s sachusetts, United States of America. He was raised with great by his parents with good care and compa s sion. 

He was very active and creative since his childhood. He was very interested in music and always wanted to be a singer.

Career and path

Michael Bivins’ musical career took in the year 1978.Initially, he was the founding member of R&B group, New Edition but the group broke up very soon after the first release of their second album on 6th of August, 1984.

After the group broke up, Michael Bivins formed Bell Biv DeVoe with two other members of New Edition. Bell Biv DeVoe dominated the charts with their album Poison. Their other popular albums were Hootie Mack and BBD.

Michael also manages and produces for other acts, most notably MC Brains, Boyz II Men, Another Bad Creation, all of whom were signed to his Motown distributed label Biv 10 Records. Besides this, he also serves as the music entrepreneur and A&R man of both of his own acts.

Talking about his film career, Michael Bivins portrayed a supporting role in the film Friday After Next. He has given his voice in the hit video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as Philip ‘PM’ Michaels, the DJ of the pseudo-radio station CSR 103.9.

Recently, Michael Bivins appeared in the basketball film entitled Crossover portraying the role of the character Heart Attack. Michael is the CEO and founder of Sporty Rich Enterprises record label.

He also manages Artist Development at Making the Band 4. A judge of Showtime at the Apollo said that Michael Bivins had really grown as an entrepreneur and artist since his debut.

Marriage and personal life

Michael Bivins is married to his long-dated girlfriend Teasha Bivins but the exact date of their marriage is not known. Michael Bivins has seven children. Michael is living a happy married life with his wife Teasha. Teasha is now the CEO of Bivins Reality Group and Lifestyle.

Michael Bivins loves his kids very much and wants to be their daddy forever. He expressed his love for his kids via an article in blackamericaweb.com titled “Michael Bivins: The Difference Between Being a Father and A Daddy”. Michael Bivins resides with his family and seven kids at his house in the USA.

Fact, bio, and height

Michael Bivins stands attractive and smart with a medium height of five feet and six inches. His net worth is estimated to be $40 million acc u mulated from his hard work as a singer. As one of the highest earning singers, he has a high and notable salary.