Ayed Yousef Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Nesitni, Songs, Albums, Career

Ayed Yousef, known widely by his stage name Ayed, is a Saudi singer whose emergence in the mid-2010s transformed him into a rising star in Gulf (Khaleeji) music.

He first gained public attention with the song “Nesitni” (نسيتني) released on Instagram in 2015, which later achieved widespread recognition on YouTube and streaming platforms.

Profile

• Full name: Ayed Yousef al-Qarni (عايض يوسف القرني)
• Nickname: Ayed
• Date of birth: May 11, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Nationality: Saudi Arabian
• Profession: Singer, musician, actor, television personality
• Height: 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
• Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Yousef al-Qarni (businessman)
• Siblings: Two younger siblings
• Spouse: Heba Al Hussein (Saudi actress and television host, married 2020)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Islam (Sunni Muslim)
• Ethnicity: Saudi Arabian
• Net worth: $3–5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ayed Yousef (30 years old) was born in Riyadh on May 11, 1995.

He grew up in a middle-class family with a strong appreciation for Arabic music and poetry.

He began showcasing his singing talent in school events and local gatherings.

His father (Yousef al-Qarni) a businessman, encouraged him to pursue higher education, but Ayed’s passion for music dominated his early years.

He began posting short anonymous singing clips on Instagram in 2014 under a pseudonym, gaining traction before revealing his identity in 2015 with his viral hit “Nesitni” (نسيتني).

Personal Life

Ayed married Saudi actress and TV presenter Heba Al Hussein in September 2020 in a private ceremony that drew significant attention across Gulf entertainment circles.

The couple are considered one of the most admired celebrity pairs in Saudi Arabia.

They not have any children as of 2025.

Career

Ayed launched his musical presence in 2015 by uploading “Nesitni” (نسيتني) on Instagram, a track that was subsequently officially released in 2016 and garnered millions of views.

That initial success paved the way for a broader musical career.

He has released multiple albums, EPs, and singles, collaborating with other artists and expanding his style across Gulf pop, emotional ballads, and modern blended arrangements.

In 2022, his album Kl ālkhṭā produced hit songs like “Tjyny,” which entered official MENA charts.

His 2023 release “Kārah Nafsī” reached high chart positions, including a peak #2 in Middle Eastern lists and becoming his first Saudi number one in his home market.

The single “Rdy” debuted at #1 in regional and Saudi charts.

In 2024, his summer hit Lmāḥ (لمّاح) entered the top of both the Official MENA Chart and the Saudi national chart, and maintained those positions over months.

In April 2025, Ayed released a new album titled ‘Āyiḍ 2025, in which four of the seven tracks charted simultaneously in Saudi Arabia.

Beyond music, Ayed has acted in TV and theatrical productions, including roles in series such as In the Memory of Shadow (2020) and Blue Rooster (2021).

He also served as a judge on the show Beat Me If You Can (2022) in the Arab world.

Awards and Recognition

• Billboard Arabia Music Awards 2024 – Winner, Best Khaleeji Song (“Lmāḥ”)
• Entertainment Makers Award 2024 – Favorite Music Artist
• Three Billboard Arabia nominations (2024–2025)
• Recognized among Top 10 Most Streamed Saudi Artists by Anghami and Spotify MENA

Net Worth

Ayed’s net worth is estimated between $3–5 million USD, primarily derived from: streaming royalties and YouTube revenue, live performances etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ayed
• Twitter/X: @Ayed_Music
• YouTube: Ayed Official
• TikTok: @ayedmusic

Filmography

• In the Memory of Shadow (2020)
• Blue Rooster (2021)
• Mishraq (2022)
• Muealaqatuna Imtidad Amjad (Play, 2023)
• Carpool Karaoke fe Al Saudia (2020)
• Theqa Ameyaa (2024, Program)

Discography

• ʻĀyiḍ 2016 (EP)
• Thmān ālām (2018)
• Kl ālkhṭā (2022)
• ʻĀyiḍ 2025 (2025)
• Nesitni (2015)
• Sāqy al-‘Aṭash
• Qaleel al Shuf
• Mūdī Khwsh
• Wa-Allāh Mā Yarmash
• Laḥwl wa Lā Quwwah
• Kārah Nafsī (2023)
• Rdy (2023)
• Ahlan wa Saʿdan (2023)
• Ālam al-‘ushshāq (2024)
• Lmāḥ (2024)
• Ajrḥ (ʻĀyiḍ 2025)
• Ḥbby Laka wa Ḥub al-Kuwait (2025)