Gnash is a DJ, singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer from the United States. Born in Los Angeles to a father who was a musician, he developed a passion for singing and songwriting at a young age. He started his career in 2015 with a number of Extended Plays. In 2016, he gained significant fame with his song ‘I Hate U, I Love U,’ featuring Olivia O’Brien. This track became very popular, landing in the top 10 of various charts, including 10th place on the US Hot 100 and 7th place on the UK Singles Chart. It also received a nomination for the Radio Disney Award for ‘Best Breakup Song.’ His single ‘Home,’ which featured Johnny Yukon, also performed well, reaching the 76th spot on the US Hot 100. Gnash has appeared as a guest on several musical projects by other artists. Notably, he was part of the EP ‘I Think You Think Too Much of Me’ by singer Eden.
Career of Gnash
Gnash began his journey as a DJ at just 13 years old. He later started producing cover songs and turned professional in 2015, releasing a collection of EPs focused on his breakup experiences. His debut EP, ‘U,’ was launched as a digital download on March 15th. Following that, he released a second EP, ‘Me,’ on December 15th. On March 25, 2016, he dropped his third EP, ‘Us,’ which achieved the 46th spot on the US Billboard 200, 93rd on the Australian chart, and 32nd in Denmark. According to Gnash, these three EPs were designed to serve as an emotional support for those undergoing breakups and heartbreaks. He has also released several singles, including ‘Fuck Me Up’ (2015), ‘Daydreams’ (2015), and ‘Lonely Again’ (2017).
His fame surged in 2016 after he released the single ‘I Hate U, I Love U’ in February. The track addresses the feelings following a breakup, as both ex-partners long for each other. The song performed well on the charts, reaching the 10th position on the Billboard Hot 100, 7th on the UK Singles Chart, and 1st on the Australian chart. It also made the charts in Belgium, Finland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Italy. The music video for the single premiered in March 2016, and the song received a nomination for the Radio Disney Music Award for Best Breakup Song.
In the following years, Gnash released other singles like ‘Stargazing’ (2017), ‘Belong’ (2017), and ‘Imagine If’ (2018). He has also collaborated as a featured artist, such as on ‘Lights Down Low’ by Max Schneider, which climbed to the 20th position on the US Hot 100. He has made guest appearances on several albums, including ‘Fumes’ (2016), ‘Bad 4 U’ (2017), and ‘Kiss Fight’ (2017).
Family & Personal Life of Gnash
Gnash, whose full name is Garrett Charles Nash, was born on June 16, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. He comes from a musical family, with his father being a musician and his mother a director and producer. Gnash cultivated an interest in music early on.
Little is known about his romantic life, and he is currently thought to be single. He has faced challenges with mental health for many years and has chosen to be open about his struggles. He is in therapy and has mentioned that music acts as a therapeutic outlet for him.
Net worth of Gnash
The estimated net worth of Gnash is about $5 million.