Jason Derulo: Get to know the king of song, dance and TikTok

It's hard to think of Jason Derulo's name without singing it in the catchy tune that features at the beginning of most of his tracks. Now that he's not only a superstar singer and dancer, but a TikTok sensation too, we've packed together everything you need to know about him.

With huge tracks such as 'Marry Me', 'Trumpets', 'Swalla' and 'Wiggle' - and who can forget the iconic 'Whatcha Say' - Jason has become one of the most popular hip-hop/pop artists 21st century. Get to know him a little bit better, and check out what he's up to now...

Who is Jason Derulo?

You’ve probably heard of Jason Derulo, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade! But if you’d like to know a little more about him you’ve certainly landed in the correct place. Jason is an American singer/songwriter who can also throw some serious shapes on the dancefloor.

Although he’s probably best known for his massive hit singles ‘Ridin’ Solo’, ‘Talk Dirty’ and ‘Whatcha Say’, Jason has recently become a massive social media star, gaining millions of followers on sites like TikTok and Instagram over the last few years thanks to his entertaining content during lockdowns.

How old is he?

Jason was born on 21st September in 1989, making him currently 35-years-old.

Where is he from?

Jason was born in Miramar, Florida, USA. His parents are Haitian, and his first language was Haitian Creole.

How did Jason get famous?

Unsurprisingly, Jason's musical talents showed from a young age, with him attending a Performing Arts school in Florida.

By the age of just eight, Jason had written his first song and by his teens he'd started to compose tracks for major artists such as Pitbull and Lil Wayne.

After appearing on and winning American variety show Showtime at the Apollo in 2006, Jason was later discovered by music producer J.R Rotem, who went on to sign him to his labels Beluga Heights Records and Warner Bros. Records.

Jason released his debut single 'Whatcha Say' in August 2009 and the rest is history!

Is he still releasing music?

He sure is! Despite now being a popular TikTok-er, Jason is still releasing bops such as 'Saturday/Sunday' with French DJ sensation David Guetta, which was released on 9th February 2023 and 'Hands on Me' featuring Meghan Trainor, released on 13th October 2023.

In June 2023, Jason released the single 'Glad U Came' — and in the summer of 2024, he featured in a banger by Jax Jones, also featuring Joel Corry, called 'Tonight (D.I.Y.A)'. The song was later remixed to include Mr Worldwide himself, Pitball.

Is he still with his girlfriend?

Jason dated American model Jena Frumes since January 2020, with the pair actually meeting in the gym. However, the pair announced their split five months after they welcomed son Jason King.

Announcing the split, Jason wrote on Twitter: 'Jena and I have decided to part ways. She is an amazing mother but we feel being apart at this time will allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and the best parents we could be. Pls respect our privacy in this time.' (sic)

Jason has since opened up about co-parenting and how it can be "a beautiful thing". They still spend time together and even posed for ADORABLE family Halloween photos, which even caused speculation the pair may have got back together. Neither party confirmed this, however.

Is Jason Derulo married?

No he's not!

Does he have kids?

Jason become a father for the first time in 2021, when his ex-girlfriend Jena Frumes gave birth to a beautiful baby boy called Jason King Derulo.

The proud dad wrote on Instagram: 'The happiest day of my life bringing our baby boy (Jason King Derulo) home. He’s so lucky to have such a strong caring hero of a mother @jenafrumes'. (sic)

The former couple first announced they were expecting their first child at the end of March 2021.

Sharing a cute video of the pair together in the Bahamas, Jason can be seen kissing his girlfriend's baby bump, telling fans: 'Couldn’t be more excited for this new chapter in our life @jenafrumes @bahamarresorts'. (sic)

Jason Derulo Tik Tok

During the various lockdowns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, Jason, like many others, passed the time with none other than popular social media app TikTok. He utilised the social media site to revamp his musical career, gaining millions of followers during lockdowns.

Although Jason has since created a number of viral videos on the platform, perhaps the most notably is the corn video. The video, which has now been viewed over 20 million times, shows Jason eating a piece of corn on a power drill, whilst his teeth fall out.

Speaking to Complex, Jason said of TikTok: "With TikTok, I’m able to show who I am, whereas in other apps I didn’t thrive as much because I couldn’t show me.”

How can I follow Jason Derulo on social media?

Jason has racked up an insane following on his social media platform in recent years, with an estimated 78 million combined.

You can follow Jason on Instagram at: jasonderulo

You can follow Jason on Twitter at: @jasonderulo

You can follow Jason on TikTok at: jasonderulo

You can follow Jason on Facebook at: Jason Derulo

What was his first song?

Jason debut single as a signed artist arrived way back in 2009. The single, 'Whatcha Say', hit Number 1 in the US and peaked at Number 3 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

'Whatcha Say' was the lead single from Jason's self-titled debut album and sampled Imogen Heap's single 'Hide and Seek'.

Watch the official music video for Jason Derulo's 'Whatcha Say' below:

Number 1 singles:

Although he's only had one Number 1 single over in the US, Jason's musical career here in the UK has been a lot more successful!

To date, Jason has achieved five Number 1 singles, with hit singles 'In My Head', 'Don't Wanna Go Home', 'Talk Dirty', 'Want To Want Me', and most recently, 'Savage Love'.

How many albums does he have?

Jason has released four studio albums, one re-issue album and two compilation albums to date, with each including some MASSIVE hit singles. His last album arrived way back in 2015, with fans praying for some new content soon.

Jason's studio albums are listed below:

'Jason Derulo' in 2010

'Future History' in 2011

'Tattoos' in 2013

'Everything Is 4' in 2015

'Nu King' in 2023

Who has he collaborated with?

Jason has collaborated with some major artists during his time in the world of music, perhaps most notably Little Mix on their hit single 'Secret Love Song'.

He also teamed up with 2 Chainz on the hit 'Talk Dirty', Flo Rida on 'Hello Friday', and David Guetta on 'Goodbye'.

Other artists Jason has collaborated with include Nicki Minaj, French Montana, Jennifer Lopez, Tyga, Meghan Trainor, Snoop Dog and Adam Levine. In 2023, he teamed up with David Guetta for the track 'Saturday/Sunday'.

What is Jason Derulo’s real name?

Jason Derulo is actually his stage name! The singer's real name is Jason Joel Desrouleaux.

Jason isn't the only artist to change his name for the stage, check out which other music stars have:

Was he in Cats?

Let's be honest, the less said the better about this movie, but Jason did land a big part in it!

He played the role of Rum Tum Tugger in the 2019 adaptation, starring alongside the likes of James Corden, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench and Idris Elba.

The film suffered a massive loss of $113.6m at the box office, with Jason admitting he later thought it was going to change the world.

He told the Daily Telegraph: “Cats checked all the boxes. You can’t get a more star-studded cast, you don’t get a more respected director than an Oscar winner – and Rum Tum Tugger is a legacy role, a standout character in a classic musical.

“Even when I saw the trailer, I thought it looked unbelievable. Like, I know some people saw it and they were terrified, but I got chills down my spine! I thought it was gonna change the world.”

How tall is he?

Jason is 6 ft 0 in.

What is Jason’s net worth?

As of 2024, Jason's net worth is an estimated $16 million.

You can hear hits by Jason Derulo on Forth 1.

Now read:

Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes welcome first child and reveal cute name

Jesy Nelson confirms she's signed a solo record deal

Ed Sheeran's career journey: From street busker to global superstar

How to listen to Forth 1:

For great music and incredible competitions tune into Forth 1 on 97.3, DAB, online, on the Rayo app, or say ‘Play FORTH 1’ to your Smart Speaker. You’ll find new favourites every day and hear the songs you've missed from the last few years. From Boogie In The Morning, to Garry and Steven getting you home after work, we play you the biggest hits from the world's hottest artists.

• Jason Derulo