Brian Imanuel Soewarno, professionally known as Rich Brian, is an Indonesian rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to international fame as a teenager through the internet.
He gained global recognition with his viral 2016 debut single, “Dat $tick,” which highlighted his deep voice and witty style.
As a leading artist under 88rising, he became one of the first Southeast Asian rappers to achieve significant mainstream success and reach high chart positions on the Billboard charts in the United States.
Profile
- Full Name: Brian Imanuel Soewarno
- Stage Name: Rich Brian
- Born: September 3, 1999
- Age: 26 years old
- Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Nationality: Indonesian
- Ethnicity: Chinese-Indonesian
- Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
- Height: 1.73m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Heru Soewarno and Megawati Purnomo
- Siblings: Roy Leonard Soewarno, Stephanie Soewarno, and Sonia Eryka Soewarno
- Spouse: None
- Girlfriends: Vantorria Miller (ex)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $5,000,000
Early Life and Education
Rich Brian was born on September 3, 1999, in the bustling city of Jakarta, Indonesia.
He spent his childhood in West Jakarta under the care of his parents, Heru Soewarno and Megawati Purnomo, alongside his brother Roy and his two sisters, Stephanie and Sonia.
Because he spent much of his time helping out at his family’s local café, he never received a formal school education and was entirely homeschooled instead.
Growing up in a Christian home, he discovered the internet at age 11, using his parents’ computer to learn speed-cubing strategies for the Rubik’s Cube.
By exploring platforms like YouTube and Twitter, he taught himself to speak fluent English by watching American pop culture clips and chatting with online friends. He proudly identifies with his Chinese-Indonesian roots.
Career
Rich Brian began making a name for himself online by posting funny videos and dark comedy sketches under his original moniker, Rich Chigga.
His musical journey officially started when he dropped his independent track “Dat $tick” on YouTube in early 2016. The song went completely viral, drawing huge attention from famous American hip-hop stars who were blown away by his deep vocal delivery and ironic style.
This massive breakthrough caught the eye of Sean Miyashiro, the founder of the Asian-focused music label 88rising, who quickly signed the young artist, helped him relocate to Los Angeles, and guided his official name change to Rich Brian to kickstart his professional global music career.
His transition into the American music industry proved to be an incredible success. He dropped his studio debut album, Amen, in 2018, which climbed to number 18 on the US Billboard 200 and made him the first Asian artist to top the iTunes Hip-Hop charts.
He followed this up with his highly praised sophomore record, The Sailor, and landed major spots on Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings soundtrack, including the massive hit “Run It” alongside DJ Snake and Rick Ross.
He has continued to expand his creative horizons by releasing his conceptual album, Where Is My Head?, cementing his enduring legacy as a trailblazer for Asian representation in modern hip-hop culture.
Awards and Nominations
- RIAA Certified Gold Single – “Dat $tick” (2017)
- RIAA Certified Gold Single – “Gospel” (2017)
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @brianimanuel
- Facebook Handle: @iamrichbrian
- Twitter Handle: @richbrian
- YouTube Channel: @RichBrian
- TikTok Handle: @richbrian
Personal Life
Rich Brian stands 1.73m tall and is currently 26 years old. He has never walked down the aisle and has no children, as he prefers to stay focused on his evolving career in music and entertainment.
While he maintains a relatively private personal life, he was previously in a long-term, high-profile relationship with American model Vantorria Miller.
However, the pair eventually went their separate ways. Outside the recording studio, he is a massive pop culture enthusiast, loves experimenting with fashion, and remains heavily involved in digital art and video production.
Net Worth
Rich Brian has an estimated net worth of $5,000,000.
The bulk of his wealth comes directly from his music career earnings, including massive streaming royalties, worldwide concert tours, and physical album sales.
He also pulls in a fantastic income from his collaborative merchandise lines, high-paying brand endorsements with major international lifestyle companies, and production credits.
Discography
- Amen (2018)
- Head in the Clouds (with 88rising – 2018)
- The Sailor (2019)
- Head in the Clouds II (with 88rising – 2019)
- 1999 (EP – 2020)
- Brightside (EP – 2022)
- Where Is My Head? (2025)
