Blackbear Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Albums, Songs, Instagram

Matthew Tyler Musto also known as Blackbear is a talented American singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician known for his unique blend of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and emo influences.

He first gained attention by co-writing Justin Bieber‘s hit Boyfriend and has since released multiple successful albums and singles, with tracks like do re mi, idfc, and hot girl bummer earning him platinum certifications and a huge global following.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Matthew Tyler Musto
• Stage Name: blackbear
• Born: November 27, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, and Musician
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Musto
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Michele Maturo
• Children: Thomas Musto and Morrissey Onyx Musto
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Blackbear is a talented singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician. He was born on November 27, 1990, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Musto, in a challenging environment after moving to Palm Coast as a child, he developed a strong interest in music from fourth grade, influenced by bands like Rancid, Blink-182, New Found Glory, and Alkaline Trio. His ethnicity is American with Italian descent from his father’s side, and his religion is not publicly detailed.

He showed early talent in music and joined a high school rock band called Polaroid. He dropped out of school in 10th grade to focus fully on his music career. Details about formal higher education are limited, as he pursued music professionally from a young age.

Career

Blackbear started his music journey as the singer of the Florida-based rock band Polaroid, releasing projects like the album Paint The Town. After leaving the band, he moved to Atlanta to work with Ne-Yo and released early EPs such as Brightness (2008), Contrast (2009), and Exposure (2010). He adopted the Blackbear name in 2011, starting with features like Mike Posner‘s Marauder Music.

He co-wrote Justin Bieber‘s Boyfriend (2012), which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. His solo career took off with EPs like Foreplay and mixtape Sex (both 2012). He released albums Deadroses (2015), Help (2015), Digital Druglord (2017), Anonymous (2019), Everything Means Nothing (2020), and In Loving Memory (2022), with hits like idfc, do re mi, and hot girl bummer.

He formed the duo Mansionz with Mike Posner and has collaborated with artists like Machine Gun Kelly, G-Eazy, and Avril Lavigne. He founded Beartrap Records and has been open about health struggles, including pancreatitis, while continuing to release music into 2025.

Awards and Nominations

• iHeartRadio Music Awards Best Alternative Song (nominations and wins for collaborations)
• MTV Video Music Awards Best Alternative (nominations and win)
• Courage Award from Mission: Cure

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @blackbear
• Facebook Handle: blackbear
• Twitter Handle: @blackbear
• YouTube Handle: blackbear
• TikTok Handle: @blackbear

Personal Life

Blackbear, 35, is a talented singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician. He was previously married to Michele Maturo after welcoming their first son Midnight Thomas Musto in January 2020 and second son Morrissey Onyx Musto in March 2022.

They married in February 2022 but separated in October 2024. He is currently single. Blackbear has been open about his struggles with substance abuse, pancreatitis, and mental health, and he came out as bisexual in February 2025. He stands at 5 ft 7 in and focuses on fatherhood, sobriety, and music.

Net Worth

Blackbear is a talented singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician. Net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income comes from album sales, streaming royalties, songwriting credits, collaborations, live tours, and merchandise.

Discography

• Deadroses (2015)
• Help (2015)
• Digital Druglord (2017)
• Cybersex (2017)
• Anonymous (2019)
• Everything Means Nothing (2020)
• In Loving Memory (2022)
• Mansionz (2017, with Mansionz)
• Mansionz 2 (2023, with Mansionz)
• Brightness (EP, 2008)
• Contrast (EP, 2009)
• Exposure (EP, 2010)
• Foreplay (EP, 2012)
• Sex (mixtape, 2012)
• Drink Bleach (EP, 2016)
• Cashmere Noose (EP, 2016)
• Misery Lake (EP, 2021)