Morgenshtern Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Albums, YouTube, Wife, Height

Alisher Tagirovich Morgenshtern, known professionally as MORGENSHTERN, is a Russian rapper, singer, songwriter, and YouTuber who skyrocketed to fame through his provocative music and bold persona.

Initially gaining attention in 2018 with parody videos on his YouTube channel, he transitioned into a leading figure in Russian hip-hop with hits like “Cadillac” and “Ice.”

His controversial lyrics, flamboyant style, and ventures into business, including restaurants and brand endorsements, have made him a polarizing yet influential cultural icon in Russia and beyond.

Profile

• Full Name: Alisher Tagirovich Morgenshtern
• Stage Name: MORGENSHTERN
• Born: February 17, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Birthplace: Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia
• Nationality: Russian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, YouTuber, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.85 m
• Parents: Marina Valeyeva, Tagir Valeyev
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: Dilara Zinatullina (m. 2021–2202)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Alisher Tagirovich Morgenshtern was born on February 17, 1998, in Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia, to Marina Valeyeva, a florist, and Tagir Valeyev, a businessman. His parents, who were prominent in Ufa’s business circles, divorced when he was young, and his father died of liver cirrhosis when Alisher was 11.

He grew up with his mother and a sister, whose identity remains private. Alisher attended ChOU “Garmoniya” school and briefly studied pedagogy at a university but was expelled for posting controversial YouTube content.

Of Russian-Jewish and Bashkir descent, his religion is unknown, though he was raised in a secular environment.

Career

Morgenshtern launched his career in 2013 as a YouTuber, creating prank and parody content, including his show “#EasyRap,” which mocked popular Russian artists and gained him a cult following by 2018. He started rapping at age 11, inspired by Guf and AK-47, and released his first music video, “Above the Clouds,” in 2010.

As a teenager, he was a street musician and fronted the rock band MMD Crew, collaborating with rapper Face. His 2018 mini-album Hate Me marked his shift to original music, blending trap and experimental beats.

Morgenshtern’s breakthrough came with 2019’s “Novyj Merin,” amassing over 94 million YouTube views, followed by Legendary Dust (2020), recorded live in a week and streamed 21 million times on VK in two days.

Collaborations with Eldzhey (“Cadillac”), Timati (“El Problema”), and Lil Pump (“Watafuk?!”) cemented his mainstream success. In 2021, Spotify named him Russia’s most-streamed artist, and he won GQ’s Musician of the Year.

His 2021 albums Million Dollar: Happiness and Million Dollar: Business showcased his versatility. He also served as Alfa-Bank’s “youth director” in 2021, attracting young clients.

In 2022, Morgenshtern opposed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, releasing the protest single “12,” which led to his designation as a “foreign agent” by Russia’s Ministry of Justice. He relocated to the UAE, canceling Russian concerts, and released singles like “Domoy” and “Selyavi.”

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan banned his performance, citing his “bad influence.” In early 2025, he sought treatment for alcoholism and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression, later removing his face tattoos.

His support for the 2024 Bashkortostan protests and ongoing music releases keep him relevant despite controversies.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @morgen_shtern

Personal Life

Morgenshtern began dating Dilara Zinatullina, a blogger and model, in 2017. They briefly separated in 2019 but reconciled in 2020, marrying on August 31, 2021, after a proposal during the “Nominalo” video shoot.

The couple divorced in April 2022, with Dilara citing Alisher’s infidelity. He is currently single. In 2022, Morgenshtern admitted to struggling with alcoholism and insomnia, seeking treatment in early 2025.

Discography

• Hate Me (2018) – Mini-Album
• Before I Was Known (2018) – Album
• Smile, Shithead! (2019) – Album with Dmitry Larin and LSP
• Legendary Dust (2020) – Album
• Million Dollar: Happiness (2021) – Album
• Million Dollar: Business (2021) – Album
• Golden Hits, Vol. 2 (2023) – Compilation

Net Worth

Morgenshtern has an estimated net worth of $8 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from music sales, streaming revenue, YouTube ad earnings, brand endorsements, and business ventures like his Moscow restaurants, Kaif Provenance and another on Nikolskaya Street.