Steve Aoki Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Albums & Songs, Career

Steven Hiroyuki Aoki, known professionally as Steve Aoki, is an American DJ, record producer, and music executive celebrated for his high-energy performances and genre-blending electronic dance music (EDM).

Founder of Dim Mak Records, Aoki gained fame with remixes like Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” (2010) and albums such as Wonderland (2012).

Profile

• Full Name: Steven Hiroyuki Aoki
• Stage Name: Steve Aoki
• Born: 30, November 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Miami, Florida, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: DJ, Record Producer, Music Executive
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, Chizuru Kobayashi
• Siblings: Kana Aoki, Kyle Aoki, Devon Aoki, Kevin Aoki, Jenifer Crumb, Echo V. Aoki
• Spouse: Tiernan Cowling (m. 2015–2017)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $120 million

Early Life and Education

Steven Hiroyuki Aoki was born on November 30, 1977, in Miami, Florida, to Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, a Japanese-American wrestler and restaurateur who founded the Benihana restaurant chain, and Chizuru Kobayashi.

He grew up in Newport Beach, California, with two full siblings, Kana and Kyle, and four half-siblings from his father’s other relationships: Devon, Kevin, Jenifer, and Echo.

Aoki attended Newport Harbor High School, where he was a straight-A student and played varsity badminton. He earned two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in Feminist Studies and Sociology, graduating in 1998. Of Japanese descent, Aoki identifies as non-religious but respects his cultural heritage.

Career

Steve Aoki began his career in the 1990s, performing with his punk rock band, This Machine Kills, while studying at UC Santa Barbara. In 1996, he founded Dim Mak Records, named after Bruce Lee’s martial arts move, signing acts like The Bloody Beetroots and The Chainsmokers.

His early remixes, including “Forever” by Drake (2009) and “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi (2010), gained traction in the EDM scene. Aoki’s debut album, Wonderland (2012), featured collaborations with LMFAO and will.i.am, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

His high-energy DJ sets, marked by crowd-surfing and cake-throwing, made him a festival favorite at events like Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.

In the mid-2010s, Aoki expanded his collaborations, working with Linkin Park on “A Light That Never Comes” (2013) and BTS on “Mic Drop” (2017) and “Waste It on Me” (2018), the latter being the first all-English song by a K-pop act to hit the Billboard Hot 100.

His Neon Future series (I–IV, 2014–2020) blended EDM with pop, featuring artists like Fall Out Boy and Lauren Jauregui, with Neon Future I earning another Grammy nomination. Aoki also ventured into Latin music, collaborating with Daddy Yankee and Elvis Crespo on “Azukita” (2018).

Beyond music, he co-founded The Aoki Foundation in 2012 to support brain health research and released a Netflix documentary, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2016), chronicling his career.

Aoki’s recent work includes HiROQUEST: Genesis (2022) and HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix (2023), featuring tracks like “Kong 2.0” with Natanael Cano, which fused EDM with corridos tumbados.

In 2025, he released Paragon, continuing his genre-blending approach with artists like Paris Hilton. He also collaborated with Coldplay on “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” (2024) and performed at major festivals like EDC Las Vegas.

Aoki’s influence extends through his fashion brand, Dim Mak Collection, and his entrepreneurial ventures, including a pizza chain, Pizzaoki. His relentless work ethic and innovative sound keep him at the forefront of global EDM culture.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @steveaoki
• Facebook Handle: Steve Aoki
• Twitter Handle: @steveaoki

Personal Life

Steve Aoki married Australian model Tiernan Cowling in 2015 in a private ceremony in Maui, Hawaii, but the couple divorced in 2017, citing differing lifestyles. Aoki has not been publicly linked to other romantic partners since and has no children.

He resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is passionate about philanthropy, supporting causes like brain health and disaster relief through The Aoki Foundation.

Discography

• Wonderland (2012)
• Neon Future I (2014)
• Neon Future II (2015)
• Steve Aoki Presents Kolony (2017)
• Neon Future III (2018)
• Neon Future IV (2020)
• HiROQUEST: Genesis (2022)
• HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix (2023)
• Paragon (2025)

Net Worth

Steve Aoki has an estimated net worth of $120 million. His wealth primarily comes from his music career, including global DJ performances, album sales, and streaming royalties. Additional income is generated through Dim Mak Records, brand endorsements with companies like Bud Light, and his Pizzaoki restaurant chain.