Malaika Terry Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Instagram, Height, Brother

Malaika Terry is a Canadian model, Instagram star, and social media influencer known for her fashion-forward content and stunning visuals.

Her rise to fame was amplified by a viral TikTok video in 2019 and her rumored association with rapper Drake, making her a prominent figure in the modeling and digital content creation space.

Profile

• Full Name: Malaika Terry
• Stage Name: Malaika Terry
• Born: March 6, 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Model, Social Media Influencer, Artist, Entrepreneur
• Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Kevaughn Terry
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $650,000 to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Malaika Terry was born on March 6, 1996, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to a Jamaican father and an Irish mother, giving her a mixed ethnic background.

Raised in a supportive, modern Christian family, she grew up alongside her younger brother, Kevaughn, a model and social media personality, and an unnamed sister.

She attended high school in Brampton, where she was popular and participated in extracurricular activities, though specific details about her schooling are limited due to her private nature.

She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling, suggesting she prioritized her career over further formal education, though some sources indicate she may have attended a private institution for higher education.

Career

Malaika Terry began her modeling career in her late teens, starting with Instagram in October 2013, where she posted fashion, modeling, and hairstyle photos that quickly gained traction.

Her account, @malaikaterry, now boasts over 1.3 million followers, showcasing her curvaceous physique and trendsetting style.

A viral TikTok video in 2019, dancing to Saweetie’s “My Type” in a white crop top and blue jeans, garnered over 10 million views, significantly boosting her fame.

She has collaborated with major brands like Fashion Nova, Pretty Little Things, Nvgtn, Lounge, Oh Polly, Nalia Swim, Calvin Klein, and Victoria’s Secret, and is represented by agencies such as One Management LA, Imm Models, Next Models Canada, Anita Norris Models, and FREA Models.

Malaika has appeared in magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Maxim, and Playboy, and in campaigns for Savage X Fenty, Fenty Beauty, Nike, and Puma.

She is also active on TikTok (@malaikaterry, 300,000 followers) with dance and lip-sync videos, and has ventured into music with covers like “Low Fruit” and “Kendall Jenner Music.”

She collaborated with rapper Nines on his 2018 album and appeared in Drake’s music videos “Laugh Now Cry Later” and “What’s Next.”

Additionally, she is an entrepreneur, having worked with Her Imports (2014–2018) and founding Diamond Damsels, a fashion retail company, in 2018.

Her photography and filmmaking skills are evident in projects like recording interviews in Bangalore, India.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @malaikaterry
• Twitter Handle: @malaikaterry
• TikTok Handle: @malaikaterry

Personal Life

Malaika Terry, of mixed Jamaican and Irish descent, resides in Los Angeles, California, after moving from Brampton, Canada, to pursue modeling.

At 29, she is single, with a rumored brief relationship with Drake in 2018, sparked by his Instagram follow and their appearances together in music videos, though never publicly confirmed.

Past rumored relationships include Tory Lanez, Lil Durk, and Trey Songz, but she keeps her romantic life private.

She has no spouse or children but has expressed interest in having kids in the future with the right partner.

Malaika is a pet lover with a dog and advocates for animal rights and environmental issues.

Discography

Discography:

• “Low Fruit” (Music Cover)
• “Kendall Jenner Music” (Music Cover)

Filmography:

• “Laugh Now Cry Later” (2020, Music Video) – Featured Role
• “What’s Next” (2021, Music Video) – Featured Role

Net Worth

Malaika Terry’s estimated net worth ranges from $650,000 to $2 million USD, derived from modeling contracts with brands like Fashion Nova and Victoria’s Secret, social media endorsements (estimated $2,016 to $3,361 per Instagram post), and her fashion retail company, Diamond Damsels.

Additional income comes from her music covers and minor acting roles in music videos.