Jovanotti Biography: Net Worth, Songs, Religion, Wife, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Album, Daughter

Lorenzo Cherubini, professionally known as Jovanotti, is an Italian singer, songwriter, rapper, composer, record producer, and television personality best known for pioneering Italian hip hop and successfully blending rap with pop, funk, world music, reggae, and Latin influences.

He is one of Italy’s most successful and influential recording artists, recognized for hit songs such as L’ombelico del mondo, Serenata Rap, A te, Il più grande spettacolo dopo il Big Bang, Ragazzo fortunato, and Sabato.

Jovanotti
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Lorenzo Cherubini
Stage Name:	Jovanotti
Born:	September 27, 1966 (age 59 years old)
Place of Birth:	Rome, Lazio, Italy
Nationality:	Italian
Ethnicity:	Italian
Height:	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mario Cherubini, Viola Cardinali
Siblings:	Bernardo Cherubini, Umberto Cherubini, Anna Cherubini
Spouse:	Francesca Valiani (m. 2008)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Teresa Cherubini
Occupation:	Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Composer, Record Producer, Television Personality
Net Worth:	$35 million

Early Life and Education

Jovanotti was born on September 27, 1966, in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was raised by his father, Mario Cherubini, a member of the Vatican Gendarmerie, and his mother, Viola Cardinali.

He grew up alongside his brothers, Bernardo Cherubini and Umberto Cherubini, who died in a plane crash in 2007, and Anna Cherubini.

Jovanotti is of Italian ethnicity and practices Christianity. He attended Liceo Scientifico Statale “Azzarita” in Rome but did not complete his studies, choosing instead to pursue a career as a disc jockey.

During his teenage years, he worked as a DJ in local clubs, where he developed a passion for hip hop, funk, and dance music that later shaped his musical career.

Career

Jovanotti began his professional career as a radio and nightclub DJ in the 1980s before signing with Claudio Cecchetto‘s label. His debut album, Jovanotti for President (1988), introduced him as one of Italy’s first mainstream rap artists.

Throughout the 1990s, he evolved from dance-oriented rap to a more mature style that incorporated pop, funk, rock, reggae, jazz, and world music, producing acclaimed albums such as Lorenzo 1992, Lorenzo 1994, L’Albero, Capo Horn, and Buon Sangue.

Songs including Penso Positivo, L’ombelico del mondo, Serenata Rap, A te, Baciami Ancora, and Il più grande spettacolo dopo il Big Bang became some of the biggest hits in Italian music history.

Beyond performing, he founded the independent record label Soleluna, collaborated with international artists including Bono, Michael Franti, Ben Harper, and Manu Chao, and has been actively involved in humanitarian and environmental initiatives.

His later albums, including Lorenzo 2015 CC., Oh, Vita!, Il Disco del Sole, and Il Corpo Umano Vol. 1, further cemented his legacy as one of Italy’s most celebrated musicians.

Awards and Nominations

• Multiple Wind Music Awards winner.
• Multiple TRL Awards winner.
• Several Festivalbar Awards winner.
• Recipient of numerous Italian Music Awards.
• Honored for his contributions to Italian popular music and humanitarian causes.

Social Media

• Instagram: @lorenzojova
• Facebook: Jovanotti
• X (Twitter): @lorenzojova
• YouTube: Jovanotti

Personal Life

Jovanotti, 59 years old, has been married to Francesca Valiani since 2008, although the couple had been together since the 1990s.

They have one daughter, Teresa Cherubini, born in 1998. There is no publicly documented information regarding any past relationships.

Standing 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall, Jovanotti enjoys cycling, photography, traveling, literature, and environmental conservation.

In 2023, he sustained serious injuries in a cycling accident while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, requiring multiple surgeries before returning to music and touring.

Net Worth

Jovanotti has an estimated net worth of $35 million USD. His income is generated through album sales, streaming royalties, songwriting, concert tours, record production, publishing rights, endorsements, and his independent record label.

His decades of commercial success and status as one of Italy’s best-selling recording artists have been the primary contributors to his financial success.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Jovanotti for President (1988)
• La Mia Moto (1989)
• Giovani Jovanotti (1990)
• Una Tribù Che Balla (1991)
• Lorenzo 1992 (1992)
• Lorenzo 1994 (1994)
• L’Albero (1997)
• Capo Horn (1999)
• Il Quinto Mondo (2002)
• Buon Sangue (2005)
• Safari (2008)
• Ora (2011)
• Backup – Lorenzo 1987–2012 (2012)
• Lorenzo 2015 CC. (2015)
• Oh, Vita! (2017)
• Il Disco del Sole (2022)
• Il Corpo Umano Vol. 1 (2025)