Former owner of Youngwood Court, author of Getting Back to My Me, a self-described Recording artist, Hollywood socialite, and Humanitarian, Norwood Young has done all. He has said goodbye to the USA and resides in Bangkok seeking a new life and new meaning.
At one point, when Norwood wanted to be known as a singer, he was famous for his home which became the landmark of LA. Now, he is searching and settling on a new life path in a new place with new people. He is also known as the lead singer of the band Pieces of a Dream.
Norwood Young Age, Birthday, Parents, Siblings
Norwood likes to keep his age a secret. But, we found out that Norwood young is 50 years old having been born in 1970, in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Further, Norwood celebrates his birthday on August 28 and is a Virgo.
His mother Betty L. Young raised him and her daughter Tanya Young Williams as a single mother. One of his aunts is US State Congress Woman: Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Young has not mentioned anything about his father neither in his interviews nor in his Instagram account. As a child, Young suffered molestation and sexual abuse at the hands of his male relative from age seven up until he was 16 years old.
He kept it a secret for a long time which eventually had a negative impact on his life and his career. The childhood trauma led Norwood to the usage of drugs and even a number of plastic surgeries.
On the other hand, his sister was also going through abuse at the hands of her husband Jayson Williams, a basketball player. She eventually left him with her children. She appeared on the reality show Basketball Wives: LA.
Norwood Young Career Biography
He sang his first song when he was just 6 years old in his church. At 17, he signed his first recording contract with MCA Records/Magnolia Sound and released his first album I Can’t Let You Go. The two songs of the album titles Should Have Been Us Together and Feels So Good ranked the UK charts.
His songs took him to tour in various countries such as Japan, Europe, and astonishingly, Peru, where the singer toured. When he toured in German, he opened a nightclub named Club Collage. After a year, he had to shut down the club.
He then became the lead singer of the band Pieces of a Dream. Then he opened his own club and started making some real money. He also participated in a talent show Star Search and recorded a duet song with Millie Jackson.
In 2007, Norwood starred in TV shows like High Maintenance 90210 and Botched on the E! network. Now he is living in Bangkok and has created a band named Hollywood Soul. He is also a spokesperson for The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and works as a volunteer for Feed His People.
He turned author with his book titled Getting Back to My Me which is an autobiography of a singer.
Who is Norwood Young’s Wife? Married, Children
Norwood Young has never been married, and thus he doesn’t have a wife in his life either.
Meanwhile, like his age, Norwood likes to keep his dating life a secret as well. But despite his attempts to conceal things; it is reported that Young dated Tichina Arnold from 2007 to 2008. Tichina Arnold is an American Actress and has been married twice to Rico Hines and Lamon Brewster.
Talking of current updaters, In one of his Instagram posts dated back to October 22, 2020, Norwood has posted a picture with Victoria Shaffer and quoted: Because everything must change, my love for you grows stronger every day! Happy Birthday, Love.
Victoria is a fashion designer and owns Victoria Shaffer Designs. From her and Young’s Instagram posts, it is known that Victoria often visits Young in Bangkok. Naming their relationship is tough, as they have not given any clue.
Norwood Young Plastic Surgery, Nose
The childhood trauma changed Young’s life for a certain period. As he became famous and started making real money, Norwood started mutilating his body features. He has undergone numerous plastic surgeries just to change his appearance. He has had chin implants, rhinoplasty, and even cheek implants.
However, Norwood’s nose started to give him trouble while singing as his voice started sounding nasal and he could not hit high notes. So Young had to remove all his implants and reverse back the plastic surgery. He is now normal and a lot better in his life.
Norwood Young Net Worth, Earnings 2021
Norwood was known as the King of Hancock Park because he owned Youngwood Court also known as the House of Davids. The 5000 square foot house had a spa, sauna, six rooms, six bathrooms, garden, the walls and floors, and ceilings were decorated with jewels and mirrors.
But the most iconic feature of the house was 20 statues of Michelangelo’s naked David statues, all white, placed on the column pedestals in the yard. The neighbors however filed a case against him in the court in 1997 drawing unwanted media attention. Soon his house became the landmark of LA.
Norwood became so jealous of the fame of the house that he decided to sell the house and put it in the market for $2.1 million in 2011. He sold the property, sold everything, and decided to move on with his singing career. When he owned the house, Norwood also used to own Royce and Bentley, he used to spend $35000 every month on parties and drugs.
After completion of his lease in LA, he moved to Bangkok where he at first lived in Condo. Now he owns his own home n Bangkok and spends only 5000 dollars a month. For someone with such a lavish lifestyle, one can easily guess, Norwood boasts a hefty net worth. And to be exact, Norwood Young’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be $12 million.
Norwood Young Social Media
The Facebook Page NORWOOD YOUNG created on May 13, 2013, shows the new life and a new journey of, Norwood Young, in Bangkok. He has also posted stories of legends whom he admires.
His Instagram account is actually like a time journey depicting the journey of a singer from his past life to a new hopeful and joyful life in Bangkok. Some of his old posts quoted I Quit while his recent posts show how happy he is. He has become a new man.
Norwood uses his Twitter account @justnorwood created in April 2009 more to show his musical journeys and upcoming events in Bangkok to his 3,711 Followers worldwide.
Moreover, Norwood often posts videos of his new releases on his official YouTube channel The Official Norwood Young which has to date 358 subscribers. He joined YouTube on Aug 17, 2017, and has received a total of 48,656 views.
Quick Wiki Facts and Information on Norwood Young
| Full Name/Real Name | Norwood Young |
| Birthday, Date of Birth | August 28, 1970 |
| Age | 50 |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Born Country | USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Ewing Township, New Jersey, USA |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Parents | Betty L. Young |
| Siblings | 1 younger sister Tanya Young Williams |
| Profession | Singer |
| Education(college/university) | Notre Dame High School |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Ex-Girlfriend | Tichina Arnold |
| Children | None |
| Social Media | Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Height | 6ft 3 inches |
