J.I. the Prince of N.Y Biography: Age, Net Worth, Songs, Parents, Height, Siblings, Nationality, Girlfriend, Instagram

J.I the Prince of N.Y is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his melodic flow, emotional lyrics, and breakout hit “Need Me” in 2019.

Rising from Brooklyn’s hip-hop scene, he gained early exposure on The Rap Game and has released mixtapes and albums blending trap, R&B, and street storytelling.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Justin Irvin Rivera
• Stage Name: J.I the Prince of N.Y (or J.I.)
• Born: September 23, 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Rivera
• Siblings: Nia Rivera (sister), two brothers (names unknown)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Justin Irvin Rivera was born on September 23, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He was brought up by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Rivera in a Puerto Rican family in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He has a sister named Nia Rivera and two brothers. His ethnicity is Puerto Rican and his religion is Christianity.

Growing up in a household that loved music, his parents introduced him to old-school hip-hop and reggaeton early on. He began making basic beats on a miniature keyboard as a child and started freestyling with his brothers around age 11.

Specific formal education details are not widely documented, as he focused on music from his early teens, posting freestyles online and gaining attention rather than pursuing traditional higher education.

Career

J.I the Prince of N.Y began freestyling and posting videos on Instagram and YouTube as a young teen. In 2016, at age 15, he was discovered by Jermaine Dupri after viral freestyles, leading to his appearance on the second season of Lifetime’s The Rap Game, where he showcased his skills but did not win.

He released his debut single “No Static” that year. His breakthrough came with the 2019 single “Need Me,” which amassed over 100 million Spotify streams. He followed with mixtapes like Hood Life Krisis Vol. 1 (2019), Vol. 2, and Vol. 3 (2020), featuring tracks such as “Blame on Me” and “Hood Scars 2” with Lil Tjay.

He signed with major labels and dropped projects including Barely Famous (EP, 2017), Young & Restless, Vol. 1 Baby Don (2022), One Way Or Another (2023), and Septembers Finest (2025). Known for melodic trap, honest lyrics about street life, love, and growth, he has collaborated with artists like A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and NAV, building a strong online presence and fanbase.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @iamj.i
• YouTube Channel: J.I the Prince of N.Y

Personal Life

Justin Irvin Rivera is 24. His height is 173 cm. He is currently single, with no publicly known serious past relationships. He has no children.

J.I. keeps his personal life private, focusing on music, family including time with siblings, and career growth while crediting his Puerto Rican roots and influences like Tupac, Nas, Big Pun, and DMX for shaping his style.

Net Worth

J.I the Prince of N.Y‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from music streaming royalties and sales from hits like “Need Me” and projects on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.

Record label deals and advances also contribute, along with live performances, tours, and concert appearances. Additional revenue comes from brand endorsements and collaborations, merchandise sales, and social media promotions with millions of streams and views.

Discography

• Barely Famous (EP, 2017)
• Hood Life Krisis Vol. 1 (Mixtape, 2019)
• Hood Life Krisis Vol. 2 (Mixtape)
• Hood Life Krisis Vol. 3 (EP, 2020)
• Young & Restless, Vol. 1 Baby Don (2022)
• One Way Or Another (Album, 2023)
• Septembers Finest (Album, 2025)
• “Need Me” (Single, 2019)
• “Blame on Me” (Single)
• “Hood Scars 2” (with Lil Tjay)
• “Love Won’t Change” (Single)
• “R&B Shit” (feat. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie)
• The Rap Game Season 2 (Reality TV Appearance)