Danielle Leigh Curiel, alias DaniLeigh is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and choreographer.
She was born on December 20, 1994, in Miami, Florida, and began her career as a backup dancer for artists such as Pharrell Williams and Nelly Furtado.
DaniLeigh then moved to Los Angeles, where she began posting covers of popular songs on YouTube.
In 2017, she signed with Def Jam Records and released her debut mixtape, My Name Is DaniLeigh. She has since released several singles, including Easy, Lil Boosie and No Idea.
DaniLeigh recently made headlines after being arrested and charged with a DUI after an alleged hit and run in Miami Beach, Florida.
She was taken into police custody after she allegedly hit a man on a moped while driving a car under the influence of alcohol, according to a police report.
Summary
Real Name
Danielle Leigh Curiel
Nickname
DaniLeigh
Date of Birth
December 20, 1994
Place of Birth
Miami, Florida
Parents
Vladimir and Vicky Curiel
Occupation
Singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, choreographer
Genre
R&B, Hip Hop
Label
Def Jam Recordings
Years active
2015 – Present
Notable songs
Play, Easy, My Boo, Tasty
Awards
BET Award for Best New Artist (2020)
Net Worth
$7 million (2023)
Baby Daddy
DaBaby
DaniLeigh age
DaniLeigh was born on December 20, 1994. She is 28 years old as of May 2023.
How tall is DaniLeigh?
DaniLeigh is 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs 58 kilograms.
Her body measurements are 34-26-36 inches, and has a bra size of 34B and a shoe size of 7.5.
DaniLeigh career
DaniLeigh began her career as a dancer, working with artists such as J. Cole, Pharrell, Nelly Furtado, and Daddy Yankee.
In 2017, she released her debut single, My Agenda, which was a success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
In 2018, she released her debut EP, D-N-L. The EP was also a success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.
In 2019, DaniLeigh released her second EP, The Plan. The EP was even more successful than her debut EP, reaching number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The EP’s lead single, Easy, was a major hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
In 2020, DaniLeigh released her third EP, Movie. The EP was a commercial success, reaching number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The EP’s lead single, Levi’s, was a hit, reaching number 15 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
DaniLeigh has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Chris Brown, Tyga, and Swae Lee.
She has also appeared on the soundtracks of several films and television shows, including Insecure and The Hate U Give.
How much is DaniLeigh worth?
As of 2023, DaniLeigh’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 million.
She has earned her wealth through her successful career as a singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer and choreographer.
DaniLeigh’s daughter
DaniLeigh and DaBaby have a daughter named Velour; born on August 13, 2021.
The singer has been open about her pregnancy and motherhood on social media, and she often shares photos and videos of Velour.
DaniLeigh and DaBaby’s relationship has been rocky since Velour’s birth. In November 2021, DaniLeigh claimed that DaBaby tried to kick her and Velour out of the house they were living in.
Shortly after, DaBaby and DaniLeigh’s brother, Brandon Bills, had an altercation at a bowling alley.
DaniLeigh hit and run
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On May 30, 2023, singer DaniLeigh was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, on charges of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury, and damage to property or person while driving under the influence.
According to police, she was driving a gray Mercedes-Benz when she hit a moped rider.
The moped rider was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including a kidney laceration and a spinal fracture.
DaniLeigh fled the scene of the accident, but was later apprehended by police. She was booked into jail and released on bond.
DaniLeigh has not yet entered a plea to the charges against her. She is scheduled to appear in court on July 12, 2023.
DaniLeigh parents
DaniLeigh’s parents are Vladimir and Vicky Curiel.
They are Dominican immigrants who raised DaniLeigh and her two siblings in Washington Heights, New York City.
DaniLeigh has said that her parents have always been supportive of her dreams, and she credits them with instilling in her a strong work ethic.
Vladimir is a businessman, and Vicky is a stay-at-home mom. DaniLeigh has said that her parents are very close, and they are always there for her and her siblings.
DaniLeigh ethnicity
DaniLeigh is of Dominican descent. Her parents are Vladimir Curiel and Vicky Curiel.
DaniLeigh baby daddy
DaniLeigh’s baby daddy is rapper DaBaby.
They had a tumultuous relationship, which included a physical altercation that led to DaniLeigh being charged with two counts of assault.
Despite the drama, they are now co-parenting their daughter. DaBaby has three other children from previous relationships.