Redfoo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Redfoo in 2014
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Stefan Kendal Gordy
September 3, 1975 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Children | 1 |
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| Family | Gordy |
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Turned pro | 2025 |
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| Career record | 0–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
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| Career record | 0–0 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
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Stefan Kendal Gordy (born September 3, 1975), known as Redfoo, is an American singer, rapper, and DJ. He is also a songwriter, record producer, dancer, and tennis player. He became famous as one half of the music group .... He formed ... with his half-nephew Sky Blu in 2006.
..... Both songs reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. The duo released two albums: Party Rock (2009) and Sorry for Party Rocking (2011). The group stopped performing together in 2012. As a solo artist, Redfoo released the album Party Rock Mansion in 2016. He also made his professional tennis debut in 2025.
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Early Life and Background
Stefan Kendal Gordy was born in Los Angeles on September 3, 1975. His father is Motown founder Berry Gordy. His mother is Nancy Leiviska, a songwriter and producer. His grandfather on his mother's side was Finnish.
Redfoo went to junior high school with will.i.am and GoonRock. He graduated from Palisades Charter High School in Pacific Palisades in 1993.
Musical Journey
Early Music Work (1994–2005)
In 1994, Redfoo helped produce the song "Back in the Day" for rapper Ahmad. He also produced seven other songs on Ahmad's first album. In 1996, Redfoo signed with Bubonic Records. He worked with rapper Dre' Kroon on an album called Balance Beam, which came out in 1997. They released two songs together: "Life Is a Game Of Chess" and "The Freshest".
In 1999, Redfoo worked with The Black Eyed Peas on their song "Duet." He also produced music for other artists.
Solo Career and Television (2012–2015)
In December 2012, Redfoo released his first solo song, "Bring Out the Bottles." He also appeared in the movie Last Vegas. In April 2013, Redfoo became a judge on the Australian TV show The X Factor. He joined other judges like Ronan Keating and Dannii Minogue. He moved to Sydney, Australia for the show.
In September 2013, Redfoo released a new hit song called "Let's Get Ridiculous." He performed it live on The X Factor Australia. The song quickly reached number one on the Australian music charts. It was certified four times platinum, meaning it sold a lot of copies.
In October 2013, Redfoo released the first episode of his comedy web series, Behind the Speedo. He returned for the sixth season of The X Factor Australia in 2014. In August 2014, Redfoo released another song called "New Thang". This song reached number three in Australia.
In February 2015, Redfoo joined the TV show Dancing with the Stars as a contestant. He danced with professional dancer Emma Slater. They were the first couple to be eliminated from the competition on March 23, 2015. In May 2015, Redfoo announced he would not return to The X Factor Australia.
Party Rock Mansion and Recent Music (2016–Present)
Redfoo announced his solo album, Party Rock Mansion, in late 2015. He released a song called "Lights Out" in January 2016. The album came out on March 18, 2016.
Since then, he has released other songs. These include "Brand New Day" and "Sock It to Ya" in 2017. He also released "Everything I Need" in 2018. In 2020, his song "New Thang" became very popular on TikTok. In 2023, Redfoo released a new song called "Long Live Party Rock" with Dainjazone.
Tennis Career
Redfoo has also pursued a tennis career. He tried to qualify for the 2013 US Open tennis tournament. He played in a qualifying tournament in June but lost his first match. He also played in the International Tennis Federation's 2021 beach tennis world tour. Redfoo made his professional tennis debut in February 2025 at the age of 49.
Personal Life
Redfoo dated Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka from 2012 to 2014. He often attended her tennis matches to support her. Redfoo started a relationship with chef Jasmine Alkouri in 2018. They have a daughter named Ily Oak, who was born on April 19, 2023.
Redfoo sponsored a tennis tournament in Las Vegas from 2012 to 2013. He did this through his Party Rock clothing line. Redfoo started learning coding in 2017. In 2022, he hosted a three-day event at his home where people worked on coding projects.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Balance Beam (1997)
- Party Rock Mansion (2016)
Filmography
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| 2013 | Last Vegas | Himself |
| 2015 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip |
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| 2013–14 | The X Factor Australia | Himself / Judge / Mentor | Season 5–6 |
| 2014 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself / Judge / Performer | Season 18, Episode 6 |
| 2015 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself / Contestant | Season 20 |
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| 2015–present | Say It in Song | Presenter | |
| 2016 | Good Mythical Morning | Participant | Episode #879 |
Images for kids
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Redfoo in 2014
See also
In Spanish: Redfoo para niños
