Miri Yusif Biography: Age, Wife, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Movies, Group, Albums

Miri Yusif is a prominent Azerbaijani rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, director, and musician known for pioneering hip-hop in Azerbaijan as a founding member of the group Dayirman.

He transitioned to solo success with albums blending hip-hop, reggae, soul, and acoustic styles, achieving chart-topping status with works like Karma.

Recognized as a People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, he has acted in films, directed music videos, and maintained influence through live performances, collaborations, and digital platforms in the Azerbaijani and regional music scene.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Mir Yusif Mir Heydar oglu Mirbabayev
• Stage Name: Miri Yusif
• Born: October 27, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan
• Nationality: Azerbaijani
• Ethnicity: Azerbaijani
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Director
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mir Heydar Mirbabayev and Adelya Mirbabayeva
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Nargiz Mirbabayeva
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Mir Yusif Mir Heydar oglu Mirbabayev was born on October 27, 1977, in Baku, Azerbaijan (then Azerbaijani SSR, USSR). He was brought up by his parents Mir Heydar Mirbabayev and Adelya Mirbabayeva in Baku. He grew up with no publicly known siblings. His ethnicity is Azerbaijani and his religion is Islam.

From a young age, he developed an interest in music and hip-hop culture during his teenage years in Baku. Specific details about his formal education are not widely documented, but he began his music career in 1996, focusing on self-taught skills in rapping, songwriting, and performance, which propelled him into the emerging Azerbaijani hip-hop scene.

Career

Miri Yusif launched his music career in 1996 by co-founding Dayirman, widely regarded as the first proper rap group in Azerbaijani history. The group released their debut album Qurd in 2001, earning critical acclaim for introducing hip-hop to local audiences.

After Dayirman’s success, he pursued a solo path, releasing his first solo album Avara in 2006. In the 2010s, he achieved major recognition with the reggae and soul fusion album Karma, which reached number 1 on the Azerbaijani Albums Chart in 2010 despite hip-hop’s commercial dominance. His discography includes diverse genres like hip-hop, acoustic, and soul, with popular tracks such as Bağısla, TərkiDünya, and Min İldən Bir.

He has directed music videos, acted in films including Yarimdunya (Half of the World, 2014) where he played a leading role, Maska (2023), and Istiqlal Yollarinda (2021), and participated in concerts, commercials, and collaborations. With a strong online presence on YouTube, Spotify, and social media, amassing millions of streams and hundreds of thousands of followers, he remains a key influencer in Azerbaijani music.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @miriyusif
• YouTube Channel: Miri Yusif

Personal Life

Miri Yusif is 48 years old and his height is unknown. He is married to Nargiz Mirbabayeva. No further public details are available about past relationships or children. He maintains a relatively private personal life, emphasizing his music career, creative projects, performances, and contributions to Azerbaijani culture through his work.

Net Worth

Miri Yusif‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income comes primarily from music releases and streaming royalties on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud; live concerts and performances; acting roles in films and television; directing music videos and commercials; brand collaborations and endorsements; and content monetization through social media tied to his substantial audience in Azerbaijan and the broader region.