Jamal Roberts: the first black winner of American Idol in 20 years
20 may 2025 в 00:37
Jamal Roberts made history on American Idol, becoming the first black man in over 20 years to win the show, and a singer and songwriter dedicated father to three little girls! So fans were wondering, is Jamal married or dating someone, but he keeps the identity of the mother of his children a secret.
After being crowned the winner of the 23rd season, Jamal expressed his thoughts on Instagram. He began the caption with the question: «How is this even real!!!»
«I could never have imagined this when I first stepped on that stage. From my hometown to this moment… I am your next American Idol», - Jamal wrote, adding: «Being a role model for my daughters, my city, and everyone striving for something bigger, that means everything. Now I can do what I love, with the best in the game, and share my voice with the world. This is my dream… and it’s only the beginning. I love you more than I can express in words. Thank you, thank you, thank you».
Find out below what we know about Jamal and his family situation.
Jamal is the father of three daughters: Harmony, Lyric, and Gianna, according to TV Insider. He proudly spoke about his girls on social media and, of course, throughout his journey on American Idol. Jamal has referred to his children as his «whole world» several times, and they had the opportunity to see their father perform on the Idol stage several times before he won the 23rd season.
Jamal’s youngest daughter, Gianna, was born during his time on Idol.
Jamal is now 27 years old.
It is unclear whether Jamal is in a relationship. He keeps this part of his life away from the public eye and has not revealed the identity of the mother of his children.
Before stepping onto the Idol stage and winning the show, Jamal worked as a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Mississippi.
While most artists have day jobs to pay the bills, Jamal said he «didn't really teach for the money», - according to USA Today. He added: «It's really the kids that inspire me. So even if I can sometimes go back and just show up and be a part of something, I plan to do that»
After being crowned the winner of the 23rd season, Jamal expressed his thoughts on Instagram. He began the caption with the question: «How is this even real!!!»
«I could never have imagined this when I first stepped on that stage. From my hometown to this moment… I am your next American Idol», - Jamal wrote, adding: «Being a role model for my daughters, my city, and everyone striving for something bigger, that means everything. Now I can do what I love, with the best in the game, and share my voice with the world. This is my dream… and it’s only the beginning. I love you more than I can express in words. Thank you, thank you, thank you».
Find out below what we know about Jamal and his family situation.
Jamal is the father of three daughters: Harmony, Lyric, and Gianna, according to TV Insider. He proudly spoke about his girls on social media and, of course, throughout his journey on American Idol. Jamal has referred to his children as his «whole world» several times, and they had the opportunity to see their father perform on the Idol stage several times before he won the 23rd season.
Jamal’s youngest daughter, Gianna, was born during his time on Idol.
Jamal is now 27 years old.
It is unclear whether Jamal is in a relationship. He keeps this part of his life away from the public eye and has not revealed the identity of the mother of his children.
Before stepping onto the Idol stage and winning the show, Jamal worked as a physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Mississippi.
While most artists have day jobs to pay the bills, Jamal said he «didn't really teach for the money», - according to USA Today. He added: «It's really the kids that inspire me. So even if I can sometimes go back and just show up and be a part of something, I plan to do that»
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