Biography / Wiki
The backbone of success is hard work, good planning, determination, and perseverance, this line has been very well proved by ‘Andre O’Neal Harrell’ professionally known as ‘Andre Harrell’ who was a music executive and multimedia producer. He is well recognized as the founder of Uptown Records which was later renamed Uptown Enterprises.
He is famous for revolutionizing the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late ’80s and ’90s. Moreover, he also served as the CEO of Motown Records. Unfortunately, he passed away on May 7th, 2020 at the age of 59 at his home in West Hollywood, California.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on 26 September 1960, this rapper died at the age of 59 on May 7th, 2020. He seems enough tall with his height which is 173 in centimeters and 5’8” in feet & inches. He has dark brown eyes and a bald head.
He maintains himself very fit and healthy with a weight of 83 in kilograms and 182 lbs in pounds. Moreover, he was very conscious about his physique and follows a regular and healthy diet in order to keep himself fit as a fiddle.
Net Worth
He earned the sum of a good amount of money from his profession and had a reported net worth of $50 million. His major sources of income come from his record sales, concerts, albums, and others.
Education / Family
Andre was born and raised up in New York City, U.S., and belongs to the Afro-American ethnicity. He is born to his father Bernie Harrell who was a producer market employee in Hunts Point and his mother Hattie Harrell worked as a nurse’s aide.
He also has a brother named Greg Harrell. As of his education, he completed his schooling at Charles Evans Hughes High School and later enrolled at Baruch College and Lehman College to complete his major in communications and business management.
Name |
Andre Harrell |
| Birth Name | Andre O’Neal Harrell |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Date of birth | 26 September 1960 |
| Age | 59 years old (at the time of his death) |
| Height | In feet & inches: 5’8”
In centimeters: 173 cm |
| Weight | In kilograms: 83 kg
In pounds: 182 lbs |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Hair color | Bald Head |
| Profession | Record executive, record producer, songwriter, and rapper |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| School | Charles Evans Hughes High School |
| College | Baruch College and Lehman College |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Home town | New York City, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Fathers name | Bernie Harrell |
| Mothers name | Hattie Harrell |
| Brothers | Greg Harrell |
| Sisters | Not Known |
Career / Fashion and Style
As of his career, in 1983, he joined Def Jam Records as Vice-president and left it after two years as he founded his label called Uptown Records. He was offered a label deal to MCA Music Entertainment Group in 1988. In 1992, he had multiple successful releases and MCA offered him a multimedia deal. He was also offered film and television productions.
After that, in 1994, he featured in film FOX’s hit police drama series, New York Undercover which aired until 1998. After that, he renamed his record name with Uptown Enterprises. Later, his records were featured in productions for Universal Pictures and Universal Television. Andre was appointed CEO of Motown Records from 1995 to 1997.
Moreover, he hosted Champagne & Bubbles on Sunday nights on Emmis Urban AC WRKS. He became the Vice-Chairman of Revolt which was a multi-platform music network. At the Fountainbleau Hotel, he was instrumental in launching the Revolt Music Conference in 2014.
At his teenager, he along with his high school friend, Alonzo Brown formed a rap/hip-hop named Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He got success with major songs like “Genius Rap” and “AM/PM”.
Girlfriend, Affairs, Wife, and More
With regards to his personal life, he was a married man who currently got married to Laurieann Gibson. Previously, he got married to Wendy Credle with whom he blessed with a son named Gianni Credle-Harrell.
| Girlfriend | Laurieann Gibson |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Wendy Credle,
 Laurieann Gibson
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| Children | Son – Gianni Credle-Harrell
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Favorite Things
Here we are providing the list of favorites of Andre Harrell:
| Favorite Actor | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Colour | Blue |
| Favorite Destination | St. Barts |
Some Interesting Facts About Andre Harrell
- Andre started his college to become a newscaster but later started working in radio.
- Diddy often credits him and says Harrell was like a father figure to him.
- Harrell’s death was first announced on Instagram by D-Nice.
- Before his death, he was suffering from heart problems.
- His records became a leader in hip hop, R&B, and their fusion “new jack swing.”
- He was considered as hip-hop’s blackest record man.
- At his teenager, he along with his high school friend, Alonzo Brown formed a rap/hip-hop named Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
- He was dressed like a limousine and boldly coined “ghetto fabulous” as a teenager.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @andreharrell
- Twitter – @iamAndreHarrell
- Facebook – Not Known
