Joost Biography: Height, Books, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Music, Lyrics, YouTube

Joost Klein, known mononymously as Joost, is a Dutch musician, rapper, singer, and former YouTuber.

He gained widespread recognition with his 2024 Eurovision Song Contest entry, “Europapa,” which topped the Dutch charts before his disqualification from the competition due to an alleged backstage incident.

Despite the controversy, Klein’s music has continued to resonate with audiences.

Profile

• Full name: Joost Klein
• Nickname: Joost, EenhoornJoost
• Date of birth: November 10, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
• State of origin: Friesland
• Nationality: Dutch
• Profession: Musician, rapper, singer, former YouTuber
• Height: 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: An older brother and sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Dutch
• Net worth: Estimated between $1 million and $5 million   

Early Life and Education

Joost Klein was born on November 10, 1997, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, and grew up in the nearby village of Britsum. At the age of twelve, his father passed away from cancer, and a year later, his mother died of cardiac arrest. Following their deaths, Klein was raised by his older brother and sister.

He did not complete his secondary education and instead focused on his creative pursuits, including starting a YouTube channel under the name EenhoornJoost in 2008. Klein’s early work on YouTube included a mix of sketches and mini-documentaries, which laid the foundation for his future music career.  

Personal Life

Joost Klein maintains a private personal life. As of 2025, he is single and has no children. He was raised in a Christian environment in the villages of Stiens and Britsum in Friesland.  

Career

Joost Klein began his music career in 2016 with the release of his debut EP “Dakloos.” He gained significant attention with his single “Bitches,” which became his first music video to reach a million views on YouTube.

  In 2017, Klein briefly signed with the record label TopNotch but later established his label, Albino Sports. Over the years, he has released several albums, including “M van Marketing” (2018), “Albino” (2018), and “1983” (2019).

Klein‘s music often blends hip-hop with electronic genres like gabber and hardstyle. In 2023, Klein achieved his first major hit in Germany with the single “Friesenjung,” a collaboration with German rapper Ski Aggu and comedian Otto Waalkes.

The song reached number one on the German Single Top 100. In December 2023, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced that Klein would represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.  

His entry, “Europapa,” was released on February 29, 2024, and quickly became a chart-topping success in the Netherlands. However, just before the grand final, Klein was disqualified from the competition due to an alleged backstage incident. Swedish prosecutors later dropped the case, stating there was insufficient evidence to prove any criminal conduct.  

Awards

• Music Video of the Year – Friese Pop Awards 2024
• Song of the Year – Friese Pop Awards 2024
• Popprijs 2023 – Awarded to the artist with the most impact in Dutch pop music that year
• 1Live Krone 2023 – Best Song for “Friesenjung”

Net Worth

Joost Klein’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. His income primarily stems from his music sales, streaming royalties, and live performances.

Controversy

Joost Klein’s disqualification from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was a significant controversy. The incident occurred during a rehearsal when Klein allegedly struck a camera operated by a Swedish crew member.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) deemed this act a violation of the competition’s rules and disqualified Klein from the final. The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS criticized the decision, calling it disproportionate and unjustified.

Swedish prosecutors later investigated the matter but concluded there was no evidence to support criminal charges against Klein. Despite the legal clearance, the controversy sparked debates about the EBU’s handling of the situation and its impact on Klein’s career.

Social Media

• Instagram: @joostklein
• X: @joostklein
• TikTok: @joostklein
• YouTube: @joostklein1

Discography

• Dakloos (2016)
• Scandinavian Boy (2017)
• M van Marketing (2018)
• Albino (2018)
• 1983 (2019)
• Joost Klein 7 (2020)
• Fryslân (2022)
• Unity (2025)

Books

• Albino (2018)