Ronnie DeVoe facts for kids
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| Birth name | Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr. |
| Born | November 17, 1967 |
| Origin | Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
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Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr., born on November 17, 1967, is an American singer and rapper. He is famous for being a member of two popular music groups: New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. Ronnie, as he's often called, was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
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Ronnie DeVoe's Music Journey
Starting with New Edition
Ronnie joined the group New Edition thanks to his uncle, Brooke Payne. Brooke was also the group's choreographer, helping them with their dance moves. In 1981, New Edition came in second place at a talent show. This caught the attention of record producer Maurice Starr. He signed them to his record label, Streetwise.
New Edition became a very successful boy band in the 1980s. They sold many records and were loved by fans.
Forming Bell Biv DeVoe
After New Edition took a break in 1990, Ronnie DeVoe teamed up with two other New Edition members. These were Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins. Together, they formed a new group called Bell Biv DeVoe.
Their first album, Poison, came out in 1990. It was a huge hit, selling over 5 million copies! The album had popular songs like "Poison" and "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?". In 1993, the group released their next album, Hootie Mack.
Reunions and New Music
In 1996, Ronnie reunited with the original members of New Edition. They released an album called Home Again. They also went on a world tour that ended in 1997.
Ronnie continued to make music with Bell Biv DeVoe. They released the album BBD in 2001. Later, in 2017, they released another album called Three Stripes.
Beyond Music
In 2014, Ronnie had a small role in the movie Think Like a Man Too.
In 2018, Ronnie started appearing on the TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta. His wife, Shamari, became a regular cast member on the show.
Ronnie has also expanded his career into business. In 2020, he grew his company, DeVoe Realty. This company helps people with buying and selling homes. He is also a co-owner of DeVoe Broker Associates, a real estate agency in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ronnie DeVoe still performs and records music with both New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe today.
Ronnie's Family Life
Ronnie DeVoe is married to Shamari DeVoe. Shamari is also a singer and was part of the R&B group Blaque. They got married on March 10, 2006.
In 2017, Ronnie and Shamari welcomed their twin sons. Their names are Ronald III and Roman Elijah. Ronnie is also good friends with his bandmates, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins.
Music Albums
Here are some of the albums Ronnie DeVoe has been a part of:
Albums with New Edition
- Candy Girl (1983)
- New Edition (1984)
- All for Love (1985)
- Under the Blue Moon (1986)
- Heart Break (1988)
- Home Again (1996)
- One Love (2004)
Albums with Bell Biv DeVoe
- Poison (1990)
- Hootie Mack (1993)
- BBD (2001)
- Three Stripes (2017)
