What is Chanté Moore's net worth?
Chanté Moore is an American R&B singer and reality television star who has a net worth of $1.5 million. Chanté Moore is a Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer-songwriter celebrated for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range and virtuosic whistle register. Since debuting in the early 1990s, she has released eight solo studio albums, sold over 10 million records worldwide, and earned accolades including an American Music Award and a Soul Train Music Award. Known for hits like "Love's Taken Over" and "Chanté's Got a Man," she also gained visibility through her role on the TV series "R&B Divas: Los Angeles." Beyond music, Moore is an accomplished author, having released the self-help memoir "Will I Marry Me?" in 2014. She continues to inspire audiences around the world through her singing, writing, and public appearances. In 2022, she married longtime friend and former BET executive Stephen G. Hill.
Early Life and Gospel Roots
Born on February 17, 1967, in San Francisco, California, Chanté Moore was raised in a religious household by a minister father. She began singing in church choirs and quickly discovered her vocal talent. By age 14, she was entering beauty pageants and performing in school plays, including a starring role in a production of "The Wiz," which motivated her to pursue a professional music career.
"Precious" and Silas Records
Moore's career took off after music executive Louil Silas Jr. signed her as the first artist to his Silas Records label under MCA. Her debut album "Precious," released in 1992, featured R&B hits like "Love's Taken Over" and "It's Alright." The album earned gold certification and established her as a rising star in the R&B genre. Her follow-up album, "A Love Supreme," arrived in 1994 with singles like "Old School Lovin'," continuing her early success.
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Peak Chart Success and Distinctive Hits
In 1999, Moore released the album "This Moment Is Mine," which included the crossover hit "Chanté's Got a Man." The song became her most commercially successful single, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her next album, "Exposed" (2000), expanded her style into more contemporary R&B, featuring songs like "Straight Up." Around this time, she also collaborated with The Isley Brothers and R. Kelly on the song "Contagious," which won a Soul Train Music Award.
Moore released two duet albums with then-husband Kenny Lattimore: "Things That Lovers Do" (2003) and "Uncovered/Covered" (2006). The first was a collection of romantic soul covers, while the second blended gospel and R&B themes. Both albums received strong reception, and the second earned a Stellar Award nomination.
Solo Comeback and Television Debut
Moore returned to solo work with the release of "Love the Woman" in 2008, followed by "Moore Is More" in 2013. That same year, she joined the cast of the reality TV show "R&B Divas: Los Angeles," which aired for three seasons. In 2014, she published the relationship-focused memoir "Will I Marry Me?" which explored themes of self-worth and growth.
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Recent Projects and Global Reach
In 2017, Moore released two albums: "The Rise of the Phoenix," featuring the well-received single "Real One," and her first holiday album, "Christmas Back to You." She continued performing nationally and internationally, and in 2024 appeared as a finalist on the Chinese reality competition series "Singer," showcasing her vocal versatility to a new global audience.
Personal Life and Voice Legacy
Moore has been married to actor Kadeem Hardison (with whom she shares a daughter) and singer Kenny Lattimore. In 2021, she became engaged to longtime friend Stephen G. Hill, and the couple married in October 2022.