Relja Popovic Biography: Age, Spouse, Children, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Height, YouTube

Relja Popović is a proud Serbian rapper, singer, and actor who has become a significant force in the Balkans’ music and entertainment world.

He launched a successful solo career with songs like “Beograd još živi” and “Sve si znala,” which topped Billboard’s Croatia Songs chart.

Profile

• Full Name: Relja Popović
• Stage Name: Relja Popović
• Born: August 2, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Actor, Record Label Owner, TV Personality
• Height: 180 cm (5 feet 11 inches)
• Religion: Serbian Orthodox
• Parents: Zoja Begolli, Srđan Popović
• Siblings: Miša
• Spouse: Nikolija Jovanović
• Children: Rea Popović
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $300,000 to $600,000

Early Life & Education

Relja Popović was born on August 2, 1989, in Belgrade. he grew up in a Serbian family with his mother, Zoja Begolli (née Đoković), and his father, Srđan Popović.

Relja lost his father in 1991 at age two, and his mother later remarried Kosovar actor Faruk Begolli, though they divorced after 17 years.

Relja’s ethnicity is Serbian; he was likely raised in the Serbian Orthodox faith. He has an older brother, Miša, who introduced him to hip-hop artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, and Juice, sparking his passion for rap at a young age.

Relja Popović graduated from the High School of Hospitality and Tourism in downtown Belgrade, showing his practical side before fame.

He later studied at the Faculty of Media and Communications at the University of Singidunum. He took acting classes at the Academy of Arts in Belgrade, balancing his education with his growing music and acting careers.

Career

Relja Popović’s career began in 2005 when he and childhood friend Vladimir Matović (aka Wonta) formed the hip-hop duo Elitni Odredi.

Their 2006 single “Moja Jedina” was a hit, followed by their debut album Oko sveta in 2010. The duo broke through in 2011 with singles “Kao kokain” and “Beograd,” becoming one of the first Serbian urban acts to perform for the diaspora in Europe and Australia.

After Elitni Odredi disbanded in 2015, Relja launched his solo career with “Beograd još živi,” a love letter to his city.

His 2016 single, “Crni sin” with Coby and Cvija, which has garnered over 50 million YouTube views, was one of the most expensive music videos by IDJVideos. He also collaborated with Stoja on “Samo jako” in 2017.,

As a solo artist, Relja’s hits like “Omađijala” and “Do zore” with Devito (2022) reached #2 and #8 on Billboard’s Croatia Songs chart, while “Sve si znala” hit #1 in 2024.

His 2025 album Hotel Jugoslavija included the bold duet “Baš ti se sviđa” with Nikolija, featuring a controversial BDSM-themed video. Relja also founded Made In BLKN Records in 2020, expanding it into a clothing brand in 2021.

As an actor, he debuted in the short film Dremano oko (2003). He starred in Ordinary People (2009), winning the Heart of Sarajevo award as its youngest recipient, and The Parade (2011), a central Serbian box office hit.

Since 2021, he’s acted in the series Besa and starred in Videoteka (2024). Relja has judged on IDJ Show since 2022, mentoring winner Amna Alajbegović, and performed at Belgrade’s Music Week Festival in 2022 and Red Bull SoundClash in 2024, cementing his status as a Serbian music and entertainment icon.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @reljarelja
• Facebook: Relja Popović
• YouTube channel: MADE IN BLKN

Personal Life

Relja Popović, 35, lives in Belgrade, Serbia, where he embraces his city’s vibrant energy.

Standing at 180 cm (5 feet 11 inches), he’s known for his bold look, often sporting tattoos and streetwear.

He’s been in a relationship with Serbian singer Nikolija Jovanović since 2014, after collaborating on “Alkohola litar.” They have two daughters, born in September 2016 (Rea) and July 2021 (name not public).

Relja has no spouse, as he and Nikolija are not married. His likely Serbian Orthodox background aligns with Serbia’s cultural norms, though he keeps his faith private.

Net Worth

Relja Popović’s estimated net worth is between $300,000 and $600,000.

His income comes from music sales, streaming revenue, live performances, his record label Made In BLKN Records, and acting roles in films like Ordinary People and The Parade.

Discography

• Oko sveta (with Elitni Odredi, 2010)
• Hotel Jugoslavija (solo, 2025)
• “Moja Jedina” (with Elitni Odredi, 2006)
• “Kao kokain” (with Elitni Odredi, 2011)
• “Beograd” (with Elitni Odredi, 2011)
• “Ljubavi Moja” (feat. Dado Polumenta, 2012)
• “Alkohola litar” (with Elitni Odredi and Nikolija, 2014)
• “Beograd još živi” (2015)
• “Crni sin” (feat. Coby and Cvija, 2016)
• “Samo jako” (with Stoja, 2017)
• “Omađijala” (with Devito, 2022)
• “Do zore” (with Devito, 2022)
• “Zovite doktore” (with Nucci, 2022)
• “Sve si znala” (2024)
• “Baš ti se sviđa” (with Nikolija, 2025)
• “Kraj Je” (2021, per Popnable)

Filmography

• Dremano oko (short film, 2003)
• Ordinary People (film, 2009)
• The Parade (film, 2011)
• Besa (TV series, 2021)
• Videoteka (film, 2024)