Charlie Puth Networth
Early Life
Charlie Puth was born Charles Otto Puth Jr. in Rumson, New Jersey on December 2, 1991. He is the son of Debra Puth, a music teacher and commercial writer for HBO, and Charles Otto Puth Sr., a builder and real estate agent. He has two younger siblings, twins Stephen and Mikaela.
When Charlie was two years old, he suffered an almost fatal dog bite that left him with a distinguishing eyebrow scar. He began learning piano from his mother at the age of four and started studying jazz at ten. Charlie participated in a youth jazz ensemble at Count Basie Theatre’s Cool School in Red Bank, New Jersey. The school later hired him to play in a “Charlie Brown” production.
Charlie attended Holy Cross School-Rumson, Forrestdale Middle School, and graduated from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in 2010. He then attended Berklee College of Music, majoring in music production and engineering, and graduated in 2013. Puth was bullied throughout his school years, which he has spoken about publicly.
Career
2009-2014: Early Beginnings
Puth started his own YouTube channel, “Charlies Vlogs,” in September 2009, where he posted comedy videos and acoustic covers. In 2010, he released his first original song and music video, “These Are My Sexy Shades,” on his YouTube channel. He also independently released “The Otto Tunes” in December 2010, which quickly went viral.
In 2011, Puth won the online video competition “Can You Sing?,” organized by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. Shortly after, Ellen DeGeneres signed him to her label eleven eleven, and he performed on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” In 2012, he released a promotional single and music video, “Break Again,” and performed on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” with Emily Luther. Puth left eleveneleven later that year.
In 2013, he released his second independent extended play, “Ego,” to online streaming platforms.
2015-2016: Breakthrough with Atlantic Records
In early 2015, Puth was signed to Atlantic Records and released his debut single, “Marvin Gaye,” featuring Meghan Trainor. The single was a commercial success, topping charts in New Zealand, Ireland, and the UK, and peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
He co-produced, wrote, and was featured on “See You Again” with Wiz Khalifa. The song, a tribute to the late Paul Walker, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for twelve non-consecutive weeks and was nominated for three Grammy awards. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and was shortlisted for Song of the Year at the BBC Music Awards.
In May 2015, Puth released a five-song extended play, “Some Type of Love,” followed by the promotional single “Nothing but Trouble” with Lil Wayne. He also worked on several albums from other artists, including Jason Derulo’s “Everything Is 4,” Bonnie McKee’s “Bombastic,” and CeeLo Green’s “Heart Blanche.”
Puth’s debut studio album, “Nine Track Mind,” was released on January 29, 2016, peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The single “One Call Away” reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017-Present: Continued Success
In 2017, Charlie released the hit single “Attention” from his second studio album, “Voicenotes.” The song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassed over 1.2 billion views on YouTube by early 2021. In 2018, Puth was featured on G-Eazy’s single “Sober” and released a promotional single from “Voicenotes,” featuring Boyz II Men. He embarked on the “Voicenotes Tour” in 2018 with Hailee Steinfeld.
In 2019, a remix version of the 5 Seconds of Summer song “Easier,” which Puth co-wrote and produced, was released. He also released the singles “I Warned Myself,” “Mother,” and “Cheating on You.”
In 2020, he released the singles “Girlfriend” and “Hard On Yourself” (featuring Blackbear). Puth released his third studio album, “Charlie,” in 2022.
Personal Life
Puth has worked with the clothing brand Hollister Co. since 2017. During an interview on “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” he disclosed that he suffered a nervous breakdown due to being overworked and dealing with fame. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he moved back to his childhood home in New Jersey with his parents.
Real Estate
In 2015, Charlie paid $1.9 million for a home in the Hollywood Hills, which he sold for $1.8 million in 2018. In December 2009, he paid $9 million for a home in the Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills, listing it for sale in December 2023 for $16.995 million and later lowering the price to $14 million in April 2024.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Charlie Puth’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. He has earned significant income through his career as a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He owns properties in Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, and the Malibu Beach area of California.
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: Almost 18.3M Followers
- Twitter: Almost 3.5M Followers
- Facebook: Almost 8.4M Followers
- SoundCloud: Almost 419K Followers
Achievements and Collaborations
Puth has collaborated with numerous successful artists, including Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Cody Simpson, and Skizzy Mars. His notable works include his debut album “Nine Track Mind,” the hit single “See You Again,” and his second album “Voicenotes.” His music has received multiple platinum certifications and topped charts worldwide.
