Mahmood (singer) Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Albums, Career, Awards

Alessandro Mahmoud, better known by his stage name Mahmood, is an Italian singer-songwriter who first gained wide attention after participating in the Italian version of The X Factor.

He later won the Sanremo Music Festival and represented Italy at Eurovision in 2019 and 2022, achieving high placements.

Profile

• Full name: Alessandro Mahmoud
• Date of birth: 12 September 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Milan, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Profession: Singer, songwriter
• Height: 180 cm
• Weight: 70 kg
• Eye color: Brown
• Parents: Mother – Italian, from Sardinia; Father – Egyptian
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Catholic
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Sardinian/Italian and Egyptian)
• Net worth: US$2-5 million

Early Life and education

Alessandro Mahmoud is now 33 years old, born on 12 September 1992.

He was born in Milan, Italy to an Italian mother from Sardinia and an Egyptian father.

His parents separated when he was about five years old, and he was raised by his mother in the district of Gratosoglio, in Milan.

He attended linguistic high school (liceo linguistico) in Milan, completing his secondary education.

After high school, he studied at the CPM Music Institute-Centro Professione Musica in Milan, where he received formal musical education and training.

Personal Life

Mahmood keeps much of his private life out of the public eye.

There is no verifiable information about a spouse or children.

He has spoken publicly about being “happy and taken,” but has not confirmed a formal marriage.

He has also discussed his experiences with identity and belonging, including being subject to homophobic bullying during his school years.

He has expressed views against rigid labels on sexuality, stating that such distinctions can be harmful.

Career

Mahmood’s career began with his participation in the Italian version of The X Factor in 2012, though he was eliminated early.

He released his first single “Fallin’ Rain” in 2013.

He competed in Sanremo Giovani, the emerging artists section of the Sanremo Festival, in 2016; that participation helped him gain further recognition.

In 2019 Mahmood won the main Sanremo Music Festival with the song “Soldi,” which became a major hit and allowed him to represent Italy at Eurovision 2019, where he placed second.

He released his debut studio album Gioventù bruciata in 2019.

His second studio album Ghettolimpo came out in 2021.

In 2022 he returned to Sanremo alongside Blanco with “Brividi,” winning again, and represented Italy at Eurovision that year.

His third studio album Nei letti degli altri was released in 2024.

Awards

• Sanremo Music Festival: First place (with “Soldi”) 2019
• Sanremo Music Festival: First place (with “Brividi”, with Blanco) 2022
• Sanremo Giovani: winner in 2018 (Emerging Artists)

Net worth

Mahmood’s net worth is estimated between US$2-5 million.

His earnings are derived from album sales, streaming revenue, live performances, and rights.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mahmood
• X: @Mahmood_Music

Discography

Albums:

• Gioventù bruciata (2019)
• Ghettolimpo (2021)
• Nei letti degli altri (2024)

Singles:

• Uramaki (2018)
• Milano Good Vibes (2018)
• Asia occidente (2018)
• Soldi (2019)
• Dorado (2020)
• Rapide (2020)
• Brividi (2022)