Cher Lloyd, the British singer and rapper, has built a successful career in the music industry since her rise to fame on The X Factor in 2010. As of 2024, her estimated net worth is $4 million. Lloyd has amassed her wealth through record deals, hit singles, music tours, and fashion ventures. Despite facing industry challenges, she remains an influential figure in the pop and rap scene.
Early Life and Family Background
Cher Lloyd was born on July 28, 1993, in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, making her 30 years old as of 2024. She comes from a Romani heritage, a background that has shaped much of her early experiences. Her parents, Darren and Diane Lloyd, raised her alongside her three younger siblings, Sophie, Josh, and Rosie.
During her early years, her family traveled around Wales in a Romani caravan, reflecting their traditional lifestyle. However, this led to bullying and teasing from her classmates. Despite these struggles, Lloyd remained focused on her passion for music and attended Dyson Perrins High School, where she studied performing arts. She later enrolled at the Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, refining her skills before pursuing a professional music career.
Rise to Fame on The X Factor
Before her breakthrough, Lloyd participated in a local singing competition called The Text Factor, where she finished as a runner-up. She auditioned for The X Factor multiple times, initially as a ballad singer but failed to advance. However, she later rebranded herself as a hip-hop artist and returned in 2010 for the show’s seventh series.
Her rendition of Soulja Boy’s “Turn My Swag On” during auditions stunned the judges, setting her apart from other contestants. Throughout the competition, she performed songs like Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”, Mike Posner’s “Cooler Than Me”, and Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend”. Despite her unique style and strong performances, Lloyd finished fourth in the competition. However, her career was only just beginning.
Following The X Factor, Lloyd joined other contestants for the X Factor Live Tour (February–April 2011), before signing a record deal with Syco Music, owned by Simon Cowell.
Music Career and International Success
Debut Album: Sticks + Stones (2011)
Lloyd’s debut single, “Swagger Jagger”, was released in July 2011 and quickly hit No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, selling over 200,000 copies. The song’s success set the stage for her debut album, Sticks + Stones, which dropped in November 2011. The album peaked at No. 4 in the UK and No. 7 in Ireland, selling over 55,000 copies in its first week. It featured collaborations with Busta Rhymes, Mike Posner, Dot Rotten, Ghetts, and Mic Righteous.
To promote her debut album, Lloyd embarked on her first headlining tour, the Sticks + Stones Tour, in March-April 2012.
US Success: Want U Back (2012)
In December 2011, Lloyd signed with Epic Records in the United States, under music mogul L.A. Reid. Her single “Want U Back” became her debut US single in May 2012, charting at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling over 2 million copies in the US alone. The track propelled her to international fame, leading to the release of a US version of Sticks + Stones in October 2012, which peaked at No. 2 in the US.
Second Album: Sorry I’m Late (2014)
In May 2014, Lloyd released her second album, Sorry I’m Late, which debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. The album’s performance was solid, but shortly after, she parted ways with Epic Records and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group in November 2014.
Career Hiatus and Return (2016–2024)
Lloyd took a two-year break from the industry before returning with her single “Activated” in July 2016. In 2017, she signed with ie:music and began working on new material. In October 2018, she dropped two singles, “None of My Business” and “M.I.A.”, followed by “Lost” in April 2020.
In 2019, Lloyd ventured into the fashion industry, launching her streetwear brand, Glo, in partnership with Post Kulture. The collection was exclusively available online, expanding her brand beyond music.
Recent Projects (2024)
While Lloyd has taken a step back from mainstream music releases, she remains active in the industry, frequently engaging with fans on social media and hinting at future projects.
Personal Life and Family
In January 2012, Lloyd became engaged to Craig Monk, a professional hairdresser. The couple had been dating for less than a year before tying the knot in a private ceremony in November 2013. At the time, Lloyd was just 20 years old.
In 2018, they welcomed their daughter, Delilah-Rae Monk, marking a new chapter in her life. She frequently shares moments of motherhood and family life with her fans.
Lloyd is also known for her love of tattoos, having over 20 tattoos. One of her most significant ones is a cage with a bird, symbolizing her late uncle, and a small heart tattoo on her ring finger, dedicated to her husband.
Legacy and Influence
Despite her ups and downs in the music industry, Cher Lloyd remains one of the most memorable contestants from The X Factor. Her transition from a teen rapper to a successful pop artist, along with her determination and authenticity, continues to inspire young musicians.
As of 2024, she continues to balance her music career, business ventures, and family life, leaving fans eager for her next move.