Jazmine Sullivan
With a voice that channels raw heartbreak and resilient joy, she has reshaped modern R&B into a genre of breathtaking emotional honesty.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American singer·Birthday: April 9·Millennials
Biography
Jazmine Sullivan didn't just arrive on the music scene; she announced herself with a seismic debut, 'Fearless,' a record that blended soul, hip-hop, and doo-wop with lyrics that were unflinchingly real. After a brief hiatus, her return was even more powerful, establishing her as an artist who treats vulnerability as a superpower. Albums like 'Heaux Tales' are not just collections of songs but narrative masterpieces, weaving stories of love, betrayal, sexuality, and female resilience into a cohesive and culturally resonant statement. Sullivan's voice, a formidable instrument capable of fiery runs and aching tenderness, serves these stories without ever overshadowing them. Her work has garnered critical reverence and a devoted fanbase, solidifying her position as a truth-teller whose music offers both a mirror and a sanctuary.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jazmine was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jazmine Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jazmine's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Her 2021 project 'Heaux Tales' won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
- Received a prestigious Billboard Women in Music 'Rulebreaker' Award in 2021.
- Has earned over 15 Grammy Award nominations across her career.
- Her single 'Need U Bad' from her debut album reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Did You Know?
She wrote her first song, 'The First Time,' at the age of 13.
Sullivan performed in a teen girl group called Pretty in Pink before her solo career.
She attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.
Her mother managed a gospel group in which a young Jazmine sometimes sang.
“I'm just telling my story and the stories of the women around me.”
