Omarion
He defined early 2000s R&B cool as the smooth-voiced frontman of B2K, then carved out a lasting solo career with dancefloor anthems.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American singer·Birthday: November 12·Millennials
Biography
Omari Grandberry, known to the world as Omarion, stepped into the spotlight as a teenager, his natural charisma and sharp dance moves quickly making him the focal point of the group B2K. The quartet's run was a meteor shower of hits that soundtracked a generation's school dances, with Omarion's voice providing the velvet touch on tracks like 'Bump, Bump, Bump.' When the group disbanded, skepticism was high, but he silenced doubters with his 2005 solo debut 'O,' which spawned the massive single 'Touch.' He proved his staying power wasn't a fluke, consistently releasing music that blended seductive R&B with club-ready beats. Beyond music, he showed an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to explore acting, but his core legacy remains as a performer who made rhythm and blues feel effortlessly stylish and physically compelling for a new millennium.
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.
Omarion was born in 1984, 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 Omarion Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Omarion's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
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
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
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
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led B2K to a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit with 'Bump, Bump, Bump' in 2003.
- His debut solo album 'O' debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart in 2005.
- Won a BET Award for Best New Artist in 2005 for his solo work.
- Co-founded the R&B group OMZ with singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger.
Did You Know?
He is a trained martial artist and has incorporated capoeira into his dance routines.
His mother, Leslie, was his manager for much of his early career.
He voiced the character of Maxwell in the animated film 'Catch That Kid'.
He has a son named Megaa Omari Grandberry.
“I'm not trying to be the king of anything. I'm just trying to be a great artist.”
