Jack Harlow: Biography, Facts, and Career Updates

Few rising rappers have managed to balance chart-topping success with a down-to-earth persona quite like Jack Harlow. The Louisville native went from local mixtapes to multiplatinum singles in just a few years, and along the way he’s been open about his sobriety, his views on relationships, and his support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Full name: Jackman Thomas Harlow · Birth date: March 13, 1998 · Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. · Occupation: Rapper, songwriter · Breakout single: “What’s Poppin” (2020) · Grammy nominations: Multiple

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

Born Jackman Thomas Harlow in Louisville, Kentucky on March 13, 1998 (Wikipedia)
Breakthrough single “What’s Poppin” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020 (German Wikipedia)
Released three studio albums as of 2025 (Wikipedia)

2What’s unclear

Exact relationship status: Harlow says he’s single, but rumors persist (Wikipedia)
Nature of connection with Dua Lipa: neither party confirmed a romantic relationship
Precise net worth: estimates range from $5 million to $10 million

3Timeline signal

2025 single “Tranquility” released January 2 (Clash Music)
Apple Podcasts episode on childhood in Louisville, April 4, 2025 (Apple Podcasts)
Third album “Jackman” released in 2023 (Wikipedia)

4What’s next