| DaniLeigh Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 20, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Race | Hispanic |
DaniLeigh is an American hip-hop singer, rapper, and dancer who is known for her sultry voice that is acclaimed through her bold and carefree ways. She is a member of the pop singing and dancing duo Curly Fryz. Dani is also distinguished for being chosen by legendary singer-songwriter the Late Prince Rogers Nelson to direct a music video for him in 2013. She is also popular on social media with more than 800k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Danielle Leigh Curiel
Nick Name
DaniLeigh, Dani
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Miami, Florida, United States
Residence
She divides her time between Florida and Los Angeles.
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Rapper, Dancer
Family
- Father – Vladimir Curiel
- Mother – She is a model.
- Siblings – Amanda (Sister), Brianna (Younger Sister) (Singer), Brandon “Brandon Bill$/Chunky Chainz” Curiel (Brother) (Singer)
Genre
Hip-Hop, Rap
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Def Jam Recordings
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
DanLeigh has dated –
- Chris Brown (2020) – Rumor
- DaBaby (2020-2021)
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
She has Dominican ancestry.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wears a nose ring
- A beauty spot on the left cheek
Brand Endorsements
DaniLeigh has made several commercial appearances.
She has also used her social media presence to endorse brands like I AM GIA.
Religion
She was brought up by a Christian family.
Best Known For
- Directing the music video “Breakfast Can Wait” for the legendary musician and producer Prince Rogers Nelson
- Doing a cover of Wiz Khalifa‘s “See You Again” that was watched by more than 1 million people on YouTube
First Album
She released her first album titled Summer With Friends on September 8, 2017, with 7 tracks such as Lurkin, All I Know, and Questions. It was released under the label Def Jam Recordings.
First TV Show
Dani made her first TV show appearance on TakePart Live in 2013.
Personal Trainer
Dancing is a part of her daily life which helps her to stay fit and healthy as it is an effective full-body cardio workout.
She also performs exercises such as hanging sit-ups, resistance band crunches. She also prefers to do other cardio exercises such as running and jogging.
DaniLeigh Favorite Things
- Music Artists – Aaliyah and Missy Elliott
- Things About The 90’s Era – High waisted jeans, Frilly Hair, and Dance
Source – AXS, YellowScene.com
DaniLeigh Facts
- She began singing at an early age and by the time she was 14, she was recording covers for YouTube. She has done covers for Musiq Soulchild’s So Beautiful and Wiz Khalifa’s See You Again.
- DaniLeigh has inherited her vocals from her father and the dancing ability from her mother.
- Growing up, she used to play the sport of basketball.
- At the age of 12, Dani found her passion in the art of dance. Later, she started dancing professionally in music videos for singers Pharrell and Nelly Furtado.
- Dani did not realize the true extent of her voice until she moved to Los Angeles at the age of 16.
- In high school, she was kind of a tomboy and she found her name Danielle to be too girly for her.
- In 2013, DaniLeigh received an email from legendary musician and producer Prince. He wanted her to direct a video for his song “Breakfast Can Wait” after he saw her dancing in a short clip.
- Musician Prince Rogers Nelson had been a mentor to her until his death on April 21, 2016.
- Dani’s music is inspired by the works of singer-songwriters Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Rihanna, and Drake.
- Her stage name DaniLeigh is pronounced as “Dani-Lay”.
- Dani’s fans are called “DaniLions”.
- She enjoys leading a 90’s lifestyle.
- In May 2023, DaniLeigh was arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Florida after she had reportedly hit a man on a moped while driving a car under the influence of alcohol. She was later released on a $9,500 bond.
- Visit her official website @ iamdanileigh.com.
Featured Image by DaniLeigh / Instagram
