Mila J Biography: Age, Real Name, Net Worth, Sister, Songs, Height, Parents

Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo, known professionally as Mila J, is an American R&B singer and rapper who first came into public view as a dancer in Prince’s “Diamonds and Pearls” video in 1991.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, she later emerged as a solo artist in the mid-2000s under the name Mila J, releasing singles like “Good Lookin’ Out” and “Complete” before a hiatus.

Profile

• Full name: Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo
• Nickname: Heika; Japollonia; Karate ChopHer
• Date of birth: November 18, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• State of origin: California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Singer; rapper; songwriter; dancer
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Weight: 130 pounds (59 kg)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Christina Yamamoto (mother); Dr. Karamo Chilombo (father)
• Siblings: Miyoko Chilombo; Jahi Chilombo; Miyagi Chilombo; Jhené Aiko; Marcia Chilombo; Dionne Chilombo; Kareena Chilombo
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: African-American and Japanese
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo is now 43 years old and was born on November 18, 1982 in Los Angeles, California.

She is the daughter of Christina Yamamoto, an art teacher of African-American and Japanese heritage, and Dr. Karamo Chilombo, a pediatrician and performing musician known as Dr. Chill.

Her parents later divorced, and she grew up alongside seven siblings, including singer Jhené Aiko, in a multicultural household.

Personal Life

Mila J has kept her personal life largely private.

There are no publicly reported details regarding marriage, romantic relationships beyond a past rumor linking her to Trey Songz in 2014, children, or significant partnerships.

Career

Mila J began her career as a dancer, appearing in Prince’s “Diamonds and Pearls” video in 1991.

She then joined the girl group Gyrl, which toured with Immature and released singles such as “Play Another Slow Jam” (1995) and “Get Your Groove On” (1997).

After Gyrl disbanded and a brief stint in another group called Dame Four in 2005, she launched her solo career as Mila J in 2006 under Universal Motown, releasing the singles “Complete” and “Good Lookin’ Out” from the shelved album Split Personality.

In 2012 she adopted the moniker Japollonia and released the mixtape Blinded, before reverting to Mila J in 2013.

Signed to Motown from 2013 to 2017, she released two EPs—Made in L.A. (2014) and 213 (2016)—with lead singles “Smoke, Drink, Break-Up” and “My Main” featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

As an independent artist since 2017, she issued her official debut album, Dopamine, showcasing a blend of R&B and hip-hop influences.

Net worth

Mila J, now has an estimated net worth of approximately $4 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @milaj
• Twitter (X): @milaj
• TikTok: @officialmilaj
• YouTube: Official channel “Mila J” (VEVO)

Discography

• Dopamine (2017)
• Holiday (2019)
• Made in L.A. (EP; 2014)
• 213 (EP; 2016)
• Split Personality (shelved album; 2006)
• Westside (mixtape; 2014)
• The Waiting Game (mixtape; 2015)