Sisqó Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Children, Awards, Books, EPs, Single, Mixtape, Studio Albums, Films

Sisqó, born Mark Althavean Andrews, is a multi-talented Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer.

He gained widespread recognition in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B group Dru Hill, known for hits like “In My Bed” and “How Deep Is Your Love.”

His solo career took off with the release of “Unleash the Dragon” in 1999, featuring the massively popular single “Thong Song,” which became a cultural phenomenon and solidified his place in pop music history.  

Beyond his music, Sisqó has appeared in films such as “Get Over It” and “Snow Dogs” and participated in reality TV shows like “Celebrity Big Brother” and “Gone Country.”

Profile

• Full name: Mark Althavean Andrews
• Nickname: Sisqó
• Date of birth: November 9, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• State of origin: Maryland
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, dancer
• Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
• Parents: Father: Alonzo Andrews (electrician), Mother: Carolyn Andrews (Social Security claims clerk)
• Siblings: Donisha Althavan Andrews (older sister)
• Spouse: Elizabeth Pham (married August 17, 2018)
• Children: Shaione Andrews (born 1995), Ryū Andrews (born June 2012), Kimiqo Star Andrews (born September 2014), Ian Andrews
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Catholic
• Ethnicity: African American
• Net worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Mark Althavean Andrews, known professionally as Sisqó, was born on November 9, 1978, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was raised in Baltimore, where he attended Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School and graduated in 1994.

During his teenage years, he worked at The Fudgery in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, a fudge shop where employees sang to entertain customers, providing him with early performance experience.  

His parents are Alonzo Andrews, an electrician, and Carolyn Andrews, a Social Security claims clerk. He has at least one older sister, Donisha Althavan Andrews, who has also worked as his assistant. Sisqó is African American and practices Catholicism.

Personal Life

In 2003, Sisqó began dating Elizabeth Pham, and after 15 years together, they married on August 17, 2018, in a Catholic ceremony in Minnesota. The couple has two children: Ryū Andrews, born in June 2012, and Kimiqo Star Andrews, born in September 2014. Sisqó also has a daughter, Shaione Andrews, born in 1995 from a previous relationship.

In 2010, it was reported that Sisqó fathered a son named Ian with a Kenyan-born fan he met in 1999. A Swiss court ordered him to pay monthly child support for Ian. The family resides in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Career

Sisqó’s music career began in 1996 when he and three other musicians formed the R&B group Dru Hill. The group signed with Island Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1996, followed by “Enter the Dru” in 1998. Dru Hill achieved success with hits like “In My Bed” and “How Deep Is Your Love.”

In 1999, Sisqó launched his solo career with the release of his debut album, “Unleash the Dragon.”  The album featured the hit single “Thong Song,” which became a global sensation and earned him multiple award nominations. His second solo album, “Return of Dragon,” was released in 2001.

Beyond music, Sisqó ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “Get Over It” and “Snow Dogs.”  He also hosted MTV’s “Sisqó‘s Shakedown,” a dance competition show. Throughout the 2000s, he continued to release music both as a solo artist and with Dru Hill reunions.

In 2015, Sisqó released his third solo album, “Last Dragon,” which featured singles like “L.I.P.s” and “A-List.”  He has also participated in reality TV shows, including “Celebrity Big Brother” and “Gone Country.”

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards

• 2001 Nominee: Best New Artist
• 2001 Nominee: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Thong Song”
• 2001 Nominee: Best R&B Song for “Thong Song”
• 2001 Nominee: Best R&B Album for “Unleash the Dragon”

MTV Video Music Awards

• 2000 Winner: Best Hip-Hop Video for “Thong Song”
• 2000 Nominee: Best New Artist in a Video for “Thong Song”
• 2000 Nominee: Best Dance Video for “Thong Song”
• 2000 Nominee: Best Video from a Film for “Thong Song Uncensored”
• 2000 Nominee: Viewer’s Choice for “Thong Song”

American Music Awards

• 2001 Nominee: Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
• 2001 Nominee: Favorite Soul/R&B Album for “Unleash the Dragon”

Teen Choice Awards

• 2000 Winner: Choice Male Artist
• 2000 Winner: Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Track for “Thong Song”
• 2000 Nominee: Choice Breakout Artist
• 2000 Nominee: Choice Song of the Summer for “Incomplete”

Soul Train Awards

• 2001 Nominee: Best R&B/Soul Album – Male for “Unleash the Dragon”

MOBO Awards

• 2000 Nominee: Best R&B Act
• 2000 Nominee: Best Video for “Thong Song”
• 2001 Nominee: Best R&B Act

Billboard Music Awards

• 2000 Winner: Male Artist of the Year
• 2000 Winner: Male Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year
• 2000 Winner: R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
• 2000 Winner: New R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
• 2000 Winner: R&B/Hip-Hop Male Artist of the Year
• 2000 Winner: R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Artist of the Year

Net Worth

Sisqó’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million. He accumulated his wealth through his successful music career, both as a solo artist and as a member of Dru Hill.

Controversy

In 2003, Sisqó faced legal issues when he was arrested for shooting at a car from his porch and resisting arrest. He initially claimed to be inside his home recording music at the time, but police found gunpowder residue on his hands. He was charged with first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and resisting arrest.

In 2010, reports emerged that Sisqó had fathered a son named Ian with a Kenyan-born fan he met in 1999. At the time of their meeting, she was 14 years old. A Swiss court ordered Sisqó to pay monthly child support for Ian.

Social Media

• Instagram: @officialsisqo
• X: @officialsisqo

Filmography

• Get Over It (2001)
• Snow Dogs (2002)
• Pieces of April (2003)
• Surf School (2006)
• Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (TV Series, 1 episode, 2001)
• Gone Country (TV Series, 2008)
• I Love the New Millennium (TV Series, seven episodes, 2008)
• Legends of Tomorrow (TV Series, 1 episode, 2020)

Discography

Studio Albums

• Unleash the Dragon (1999)
• Return of Dragon (2001)
• Last Dragon (2015)

EPs

• Thong Song – Best Of – EP (2013)
• Genesis (2019)

Mixtapes

• This is the Heart (2001)
• In Da Club (2003)
• One Love (2004)
• Real (2004)
• So Seductive (2004)
• One Finger (2005)
• Champagne and Hennessy (2008)

Notable Singles

• Got to Get It (1999)
• Thong Song (2000)
• Incomplete (2000)
• Dance for Me (2001)
• Who’s Ur Daddy (2006)
• L.I.P.S. (2014)
• A-List (2014)
• La Thong (2021)
• It’s Up (2022)

Books

• Sisqó: The Man Behind the Thong by Leah Furman (2001) – A biography detailing Sisqó’s rise from scandal to stardom, offering an intimate portrait of the man behind the iconic “Thong Song.”
• SisQo’s Perfect Christmas: A SAUCEBERRIe MOON DRAGON EDITION by Tilesha Brown and SisQó (2019) – A children’s book where Sisqó’s youngest daughter takes matters into her own hands to ensure a memorable holiday with her family.