Knez (singer) Biography: Children, Net Worth, Albums, Songs, Instagram, Height, Spouse

Nenad Knežević, known as Knez across the Balkans, represents Montenegrin pop’s golden era with a voice that easily moves from dance-floor hits to emotional ballads.

A child prodigy who debuted at six, he rose to fame during the 1990s ex-Yugoslav festivals, competed in Eurovision 2015 with the cinematic “Adio,” and mentored the next generation, including his daughter Ksenija from Hurricane.

After four decades, Knez remains a beloved voice on regional radio, combining turbo-folk beats with adult-contemporary style.

Profile

• Full Name: Nenad Knežević
• Stage Name: Knez
• Born: 5, December 1967
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Titograd, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Montenegrin
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Milija Knežević, and Mrs. Knežević
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ninoslava Knežević (m. 1995–2013)
• Children: Ksenija Knežević, and one other daughter
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $2.1 million

Early Life and Education

Nenad Knežević was born on December 5, 1967, in Titograd, to musician Milija Knežević, who led local ensembles, and a mother whose name is private but whose support influenced him.

Growing up surrounded by folk and pop music, he performed at the Naša Radost children’s festival at age six, sparking his passion. In high school, he co-founded the rock band Visoka Frekvencija with guitarist Leo Đokaj and later played in Milan i Luna, The Moon Band, and Montenegro Band with his father.

He had little formal music education, focusing instead on performing. His Montenegrin heritage and Orthodox Christian background subtly influenced his early lyrics. His ethnicity is Montenegrin, but his religion is not publicly highlighted.

Career

Nenad Knežević launched professionally in 1994 with debut album Kao magija, a glossy dance-pop record that introduced his smooth tenor to Montenegro’s post-war airwaves.

Singles like the title track and “Dal’ si ikada mene voljela” dominated summer playlists, earning him slots at every coastal festival and a devoted teen following. By 1996’s Iz dana u dan and 1997’s Automatic, he had refined a turbo-pop sound—synths over Balkan brass—that packed clubs from Budva to Belgrade, while compilation The Best of Knez (1999) went gold.

The new millennium solidified his stature: Daleko, visoko (2000) won Budva Festival with “Vjeruj,” Ti me znaš (2003) delivered radio staples, and Vanilla (2005) flirted with R&B textures.

A 2006 ballad collection Balade reminded fans of his softer side, while reality TV detours—Survivor VIP Philippines (2010) and two seasons of Tvoje lice zvuči poznato (2013, 2019)—kept him in living rooms.

In 2015 he carried Montenegro’s flag to Eurovision in Vienna with Željko Joksimović-penned “Adio,” a sweeping orchestral plea that landed 13th in the Grand Final and spawned album Adio.

Knez’s later catalog leans reflective yet rhythmic: Otrov i med (2008) and Opa Cupa (2012) fused Balkan folk with EDM drops, the latter’s title track a wedding-dance staple.

He mentors young acts through Montenegro’s festival circuit, duets with daughter Ksenija, and still sells out 3,000-seat arenas on nostalgia tours. His voice—warm, elastic, instantly recognizable—anchors compilations, television themes, and charity singles, ensuring every Balkan heart still knows at least one Knez chorus by heart.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @knez_official
• Facebook Handle: Knez Official

Personal Life

Nenad Knežević married Ninoslava Knežević in 1995, and together they raised two daughters: the singer Ksenija and her younger sister, who maintains a private life.

The couple amicably divorced in 2013. Knezević divides his time between Podgorica and Belgrade, where he actively mentors Ksenija’s music career, enjoys fishing in Adriatic coves, and hosts regular Sunday barbecues with longtime bandmates. His father, Milija, continues to be a significant musical influence, frequently joining in spontaneous living-room jam sessions.

Discography

• Kao magija (1994)
• Iz dana u dan (1996)
• Automatic (1997)
• Daleko, visoko (2000)
• Ti me znaš (2003)
• Vanilla (2005)
• Otrov i med (2008)
• Opa Cupa (2012)
• Adio (2015)

Net Worth

Nenad Knežević’s estimated net worth is $2.1 million, earned from nine studio albums, many certified gold in former Yugoslav markets, plus years of festival appearances, arena tours, and television royalties. His Eurovision exposure, reality-show earnings, and continuous airplay of “Dal’ si ikada mene voljela” and “Adio” generate steady publishing income, boosted by endorsements and wedding bookings—all paid in U.S. dollars due to his lasting regional popularity.