Lauv Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘I Like Me Better’ Musician Worth?

Lauv net worth is estimated to be around $6 million as of 2024. Lauv is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer born on August 8, 1994. He became widely known for his hit song “I Like Me Better” which is featured on his 2018 playlist album “I Met You When I Was 18.” Lauv’s first full album “How I’m Feeling” came out on March 6, 2020, and it reached number 16 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Besides his solo work, Lauv has also penned songs for other artists including Charli XCX’s “Boys” and Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato’s “No Promises.”

What is Lauv Net Worth in 2024?

Lauv is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer with a net worth of $6 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Lauv’s net worth mainly comes through his successful music career.

He gained popularity with his hit single “I Like Me Better,” which achieved significant commercial success and streaming numbers. Lauv’s earnings come from multiple revenue streams including music sales, streaming royalties, concert tours, and merchandise sales.

Additionally, he has written songs for other well-known artists, which adds to his income. His widespread appeal and strong online presence have further boosted his financial success.

Lauv’s Early Life and Education

Ari Staprans Leff also known as Lauv was born in San Francisco, California. His dad Stuart Leff is Jewish and his mom Silvija Staprāns is Latvian. He grew up in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia before his family moved to a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leff went to Radnor High School.

As a child, Leff loved music and took piano and viola lessons before picking up the guitar at 11. He studied guitar, recording, sound design, production, vocals, and songwriting with Jason Brook Zimmerman, co-founder of the music lesson group Traveling Musician. Leff began writing songs in middle school around age 14 often about heartbreak even though he hadn’t had a girlfriend at the time. In high school, he played in several bands learned jazz, and then shifted to electronic music.

He was so passionate about music that he avoided drinking and drugs. His sister Aiva would drive him and his friends on tour where they often performed to small crowds. His early musical influences included Owl City and Never Shout Never. He admired Owl City’s use of dreamy and whimsical lyrics about love. Leff also used the artist name Somersault Sunday and shared some of his songs and EPs on MySpace.

After high school, Leff chose to focus on a behind-the-scenes role in music when his career didn’t take off immediately. He studied music technology at New York University’s Steinhardt School and spent time studying abroad in Prague. He was also part of the Zeta Psi fraternity. During two of his four years at NYU, he interned at Jungle City Studios where big names like Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, and Alicia Keys recorded. In his junior year, he signed a publishing deal thanks to his song “The Other” but he chose to finish his degree and enjoy his remaining time at university.

Lauv’s Career

Somersault Sunday

Leff started making music at a young age. By 12 he was playing in a rock duo with his friend Mike Wagenheim. When he turned 13 they launched a metal band together. Soon after Leff began experimenting with acoustic guitar and synthesizers which led him to write his first solo acoustic song “Parting Ways.” At just 14, he created his solo project “Somersault Sunday” on April 28, 2008. What began as a fun side project gained popularity online prompting him to continue with it.

“Somersault Sunday” was a pop-rock project with electronic elements. Under this name, Leff released three EPs: Parting Ways EP, Intermission – EP, and Phone Calls & Weekends. Trevor Dahl of Cheat Codes known then as Plug in Stereo featured on the track “Wishful Thinking” from the Intermission EP.

The Phone Calls & Weekends EP was produced by Kevin Gates who had worked with artists like Never Shout Never and The Ready Set. Leff gained a following on MySpace where he posted his music and covers and became known for his basement concerts and performances including a spot on the 2011 Vans Warped Tour.

Lost in the Light

Between 2014 and 2016, Leff shifted focus to writing and producing for other artists while in college. An interview with Paul Simon inspired him to reconnect with his songwriting style. He adopted the stage name Lauv which means “lion” in Latvian and Hebrew reflecting his heritage and zodiac sign.

During a breakup in 2014, Lauv co-wrote the song “The Other” with Michael Matosic. Though he intended it for other artists he felt it was a perfect fit for himself. Released under the name Lauv “The Other” showcased his new electronic pop sound and quickly went viral after being posted on SoundCloud in 2015 topping charts on Hype Machine and Spotify.

After graduating from NYU, Lauv signed with Prescription Songs. On September 25, 2015, he released his debut EP “Lost in the Light” featuring “The Other.” He also co-wrote and produced “No Promises” for Cheat Codes and Demi Lovato which hit number 7 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart.

Breakthrough

In 2017, Lauv released “I Like Me Better” a song inspired by his new relationship in New York City. It peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple platinum certifications. He also headlined his Late Nights Deep Talks tour and joined Ed Sheeran as a supporting act on the Divide Tour in Asia.

Lauv’s first world tour “I Met You When I Was 18” kicked off in January 2018 and included stops across North America and Europe. During the tour, he encouraged fans to share their thoughts in a box called “My Blue Thoughts” which inspired his August 2018 single “Superhero.”

In May 2018 Lauv released “I Met You When I Was 18” a collection of 17 tracks that chronicled his experiences of moving to New York City and falling in love. By August 2018, it had been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify.

Lauv topped Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart in June 2018 and continued to gain popularity with his September 2018 single “There’s No Way” featuring Julia Michaels. Later that year he announced his first headlining tour of Asia which began in Mumbai on May 13, 2019, and ended in Tokyo on May 30.

How I’m Feeling

Lauv the popular artist known for his catchy tunes and emotional lyrics made waves on January 24, 2019, with the release of his single “I’m So Tired…” featuring Troye Sivan. The two first crossed paths at a rehearsal space and after trying out a different song Lauv played Sivan the chorus of “I’m So Tired…” which he had recently penned. Sivan loved it and together they crafted the rest of the track. They performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 7, 2019.

On April 25, 2019, Lauv dropped the single and music video for “Drugs & the Internet”. The song reflects his struggles with emptiness and depression. This track was the second single from his debut album “How I’m Feeling.” That month Lauv also revealed plans to release his debut album track by track as he recorded it alongside his tour.

Just a few weeks later on May 20, 2019, Lauv performed his first-ever arena show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum where he debuted “Sad Forever”. This performance led to the release of the music video for “Sad Forever” on May 31, 2019. Lauv pledged to donate all proceeds from the song to mental health organizations raising over $150000.

On August 1, 2019, Lauv teamed up with British singer Anne-Marie for the single “Fuck I’m Lonely” which was featured in the third season of 13 Reasons Why and also included on his debut album. By March 9, 2021, the song had garnered over 350 million streams on Spotify. Lauv’s tour promoting the album started in Washington D.C. on October 5, 2019, and concluded in Perth Australia on November 26, 2020, with stops across the U.S., Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Special guests included bülow, Chelsea Cutler, and Carlie Hanson with mxmtoon supporting in Asia.

Lauv continued to release new music with “Feelings” on September 19, 2019, followed by “Sims” on October 3 and a short film for “Sims” on October 28. He also made his K-pop debut with BTS on October 18 with the song “Make It Right” and collaborated with LANY on “Mean It” released on November 14. On December 22, 2019, Lauv entered the Bollywood scene with “Dil Na Jaaneya” featured in the film “Good Newwz.”

In early 2020, Lauv released several singles from his debut album including “Changes” on January 2 “Tattoos Together” on January 16, and “Modern Loneliness” on February 20. The full album “How I’m Feeling” was released on March 6, 2020, with collaborations including BTS Alessia Cara and Sofia Reyes. Lauv followed up with “Love Like That” on May 6, 2020, which he described as addressing his challenges with love.

Lauv used May 2020 to raise awareness about mental health teaming up with artists like Alessia Cara, Anne-Marie, and Sofia Reyes for discussions on the topic. He also collaborated with mxmtoon and Jeremy Zucker for a mental health conversation in May.

Without You

On June 24, 2020, Lauv released “Without You” an EP featuring tracks like “Mine” and “Dishes” all created during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also worked with Ellie Goulding on “Slow Grenade” and partnered with Tyga and Jawsh 685 on “Sweet and Sour”. Notably, he collaborated with Ava Max on “Kings & Queens Pt. 2” released on August 6, 2020.

For World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2020, Lauv organized a series of livestreamed conversations to address mental health stigma. He also released the single “Fake” with Conan Gray on October 13 addressing deceitful friendships. Lauv was featured on the BBC Children in Need 2020 charity single “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” which saw commercial success. On December 31, 2020, Lauv released “2021” a hopeful New Year’s Eve track.

In Between Albums tour

In 2021, Lauv collaborated with DJ DallasK on “Try Again” released on July 30. By early 2022 he announced his second studio album was complete with the lead single “26” dropping on January 28. His album All 4 Nothing was released on August 5, 2022, along with the music video for “Stranger”. Lauv supported the album with a North American tour.

In 2023, Lauv announced his “In Between Albums” tour in Asia covering countries like Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand followed by European dates. He released “Steal the Show” for the Pixar film Elemental and co-wrote “This Moment” for the film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. On August 4, 2023, Lauv dropped his single “Love U Like That” and on April 24, 2024, he released “Potential”.

Lauv’s Personal Life

Lauv lives in Los Angeles California. In 2018, he dated pop musician Julia Michaels for 10 months but they broke up later that year. In 2020, he began a relationship with fellow singer-songwriter Sophie Cates but they have since split up.

Lauv has been open about his mental health struggles throughout his career. He donates money from his music to mental health organizations to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Microsoft partnered with Lauv to create “My Blue Thoughts” a platform where people can share their struggles and lighten their emotional burdens.

Lauv’s mother and maternal grandparents are from Latvia and he has often visited the country to see family. He spends summers in his grandfather’s cottage in Jūrmala a seaside city.

In June 2023, Lauv publicly shared on TikTok that he is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview with Out magazine in August of that year he discussed his sexuality expressing that he is still exploring it in his music thoughts and personal life.