How much is Apryl Jones worth?
| Net Worth: | $1 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Reality TV Star |
| Date of Birth: | December 15, 1986 (age 36) |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m) |
About Apryl Jones
Apryl Shantelle Jones is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and reality television star. She rose to prominence in 2014 when she became a series regular on the television series Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood. In addition to that show, Jones is also known for her multiple appearances on films and television series such as You Hitting That, Angel, Casting the Net, and most recently in For the Love of Jason.
Apryl first gained popularity with her relationship with rappers The Game and then Omarion. She was born on December 15, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. Her father is African-American and with Native American roots, while her mother is of Chinese, Magnolia, and Taiwanese descent. During her childhood, she developed an interest for acting and singing. When she was 14, she joined a singing group named Callareign, where she remained as a vocalist until her late teens.
After her graduation from high school (it’s still unknown which is the institution), she attended the University of Chicago. In 2009, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in radiation science. In the late 2000s, she began working as a medical examiner at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Shortly after, she left the job as she was interested in pursuing an acting career.
In order for her to find success in the entertainment business, Jones moved to Hollywood, where she began auditioning for both acting and singing opportunities.
Landing a regular role on the VH1 series Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood helped the wealth of the actress double up. One of the very first competitions that she auditioned for was American Idol, however, she failed to qualify for the finals.
She also auditioned for the Pussycat Dolls’ show Search for The Next Doll, however, she failed to make it to the finals.
In the early 2010s, she met Omarion and began working as his backup singer. Eventually, she began dating the rapper and besides touring the world with him, Apryl also used her songwriting skills and helped him create several hits.
In September 2014, the couple was announced as members in the VH1 series Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood. Thanks to the third installment of the Love and Hip Hop franchise, Jones was able to earn an estimated $150-200,000 in just a year, including all of her endeavors.
At the same time with her appearances on the series, Apryl Jones also began taking part in other television programs such as VH1 Big in 2015, Good Morning La La Land, and Black Card Revoked. After her relationship with Omarion had ended, she continued to make sporadic appearances on Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood as a guest. Thanks to that show, she also received a lot more acting opportunities and became a full-time actress. Her film debut came in the 2019 comedy I Got The Hook Up 2.
By the end of that year, she was already earning more than an estimated $2 million from her work on television.
The television star is successful because of her relationships with important names in the hip hop world and her acting skills.
Prior to her association with Omarion, thanks to which she landed her most prominent role on television Apryl briefly dated the rapper The Game.
She also had a fling with other popular names in the entertainment business – Shaquille O’Neal and A$AP Rocky. Around the time, Apryl’s name began receiving a lot of media attention and that helped her gain national popularity. Presently, the reality superstar is dating Lil Fizz (whose real name is Dreux Frederic).
The two are both guest members of the VH1 series Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood. In addition to the show, most recently, April landed roles in the television productions Angel, and Casting The Net. She is also a part of the upcoming episodes of the television series For the Love of Jason, which are expected to premiere in a few weeks.
Summing-Up
Apryl Jones is one of the popular stars from the VH1 franchise Love and Hip Hop. She first gained popularity when she associated herself with various entertainers. After she began dating the rapper Omarion, she eventually became a regular cast member of the Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood series, which helped her career. As of now, thanks to her work as an occasional singer and full-time television superstar, Jones’ net worth is estimated to be $1 million and continues to rise.
