Rich Brian Biography: Age, Forbes, Girlfriend, Height, Net Worth, Songs, Movies, Religion, Instagram, Parents, Album

Brian Imanuel Soewarno, professionally known as Rich Brian and formerly known as Rich Chigga, is an Indonesian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.

Rich Brian rose from internet fame to become one of Asia’s most successful hip-hop artists after the viral success of Dat $tick in 2016.

Early Life and Education

Brian Imanuel Soewarno was born on September 3, 1999, in Jakarta, Indonesia, to Heru Soewarno and Megawati Purnomo. Brian Imanuel Soewarno is of Chinese-Indonesian descent and was raised in West Jakarta.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno has one older brother, Roy Leonard Soewarno, and two older sisters, Stephanie Soewarno and Sonia Eryka Soewarno.

Although Brian Imanuel Soewarno’s father worked as a lawyer, the family also operated a café where Brian Imanuel Soewarno spent much of his childhood helping out.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno was homeschooled and did not receive a traditional formal education. Multiple entertainment profiles identify Brian Imanuel Soewarno as a Christian.

During childhood, Brian Imanuel Soewarno developed interests in social media, filmmaking, English-language culture, and Rubik’s Cube competitions, which later helped shape his creative career.

Career

Brian Imanuel Soewarno began making content online as a teenager before launching his music career under the name Rich Chigga.

In 2016, Brian Imanuel Soewarno released Dat $tick, a viral hit that attracted international attention from major hip-hop artists. Shortly afterward, Brian Imanuel Soewarno joined 88rising and expanded his audience worldwide.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno released the studio albums Amen (2018), The Sailor (2019), and Where Is My Head? (2025), along with the EPs 1999 and Brightside.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno has collaborated with artists including NIKI, Warren Hue, Joji, Chungha, Jackson Wang, and Keith Ape.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno also appeared in the film Jamojaya and contributed to the soundtrack of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Awards and Nominations

• Indonesian Choice Awards recognition
• Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
• Multiple international music award nominations through 88rising projects
• RIAA Gold certification for Dat $tick

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @brianimanuel
• YouTube Channel: Rich Brian
• TikTok Handle: @brianimanuel

Personal Life

Brian Imanuel Soewarno, 26 years old, is currently believed to be single. Brian Imanuel Soewarno has no children yet.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno relocated from Indonesia to Los Angeles, California, in 2017 to further develop his music career and remains one of the most prominent Indonesian artists working internationally.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno is known for maintaining a relatively private romantic life while focusing on music, creative projects, and business opportunities, standing at a height of 1.73 m.

Net Worth

Brian Imanuel Soewarno’s estimated net worth is approximately $8 million USD.

His wealth primarily comes from music streaming royalties, album sales, international touring, merchandise, publishing rights, film appearances, sponsorship agreements, and long-term commercial partnerships associated with 88rising.

Brian Imanuel Soewarno has accumulated significant earnings through global streaming platforms and worldwide performances.

Discography/Filmography

Studio Albums

• Amen (2018)
• The Sailor (2019)
• Where Is My Head? (2025)

EPs

• 1999 (2020)
• Brightside (2022)

Notable Songs

• Dat $tick
• Who That Be
• Seventeen
• Kids
• Yellow
• Love in My Pocket
• New Tooth
• World Stop Tuning

Filmography

• Jamojaya (2023)

Soundtrack Contributions

• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album