Benny Blanco Net worth, Age, Heigh, Family & More [2025]

Last updated on: April 28, 2025

Benny Blanco — born Benjamin Joseph Levin on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia — is, well, one of those names you might not immediately recognize, but you’ve definitely heard his work. He’s been a powerhouse in the music world since the mid-2000s, producing and co-writing massive hits for artists like Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Halsey, Maroon 5, BTS, and even Selena Gomez. Maybe even especially Selena.

He started out under Dr. Luke’s wing, helping create songs like “Circus” by Britney Spears and “Teenage Dream” for Katy Perry. Over time, though, Benny carved his own path — racking up 29 number-one hits and, honestly, a jaw-dropping 500 million album units sold worldwide.

He’s picked up Grammy nominations, BMI awards, you name it. In 2018, he stepped out front with “Eastside,” and recently, he and his fiancée Selena Gomez dropped a joint album, I Said I Love You First.

As of December 2025, Benny Blanco is 37 years and 8 months old. His estimated net worth is $50 million, and he is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm or 1.75 m) tall.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name

Benjamin Joseph Levin

Nickname

Benny Blanco

Profession

Singer, songwriter, Record Producer, Record Executive, keyboardist, Remixer, Entrepreneur

Career

Debut

East Side Song (2018)

Best Known for

Benny Blanco is best known for producing and co-writing numerous chart-topping pop hits for artists like Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber.

Genres

Pop

Instruments

Piano, keyboards.

Awards

BMI Awards

55 BMI Awards, including:

Songwriter of the Year (four times)
Pop Song of the Year in 2013 for “Moves Like Jagger”
Presidents Award in 2024

Songwriters Hall of Fame

Hal David Starlight Award (2013)

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Producer of the Year (2017, won)
Best Lyrics for “Love Yourself” (2017, won)
Titanium Award for “Eastside” (2019, won)
Multiple other nominations, including Producer of the Year (2018, 2020) and Best Collaboration for “Eastside” (2020)

Grammy Awards

11 nominations, including:

Album of the Year (for work on Teenage Dream, x, Purpose, Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), Special)
Song of the Year (“Love Yourself,” “Issues”)
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Best R&B Song (“Heart Attack,” “Luv”)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (“Lonely”)

No wins to date

Other Notable Awards

Five BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards
2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year Award
Clio Awards (2019): Gold for “I Found You / Nilda’s Story” (Music Videos and Direction)
Spotify Secret Genius Award: Pop (2018)
Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song (“Faith” by Stevie Wonder featuring Ariana Grande, 2017)

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

March 8, 1988

Age

As of today, Benny Blanco is 37 years, 8 months, and 28 days old.

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Nationality

American

Birth Place

Plano, Collin, Texas, United States

Residence

United States

School / College / University

Benny went to Langston Hughes Middle School and later graduated from South Lakes High School in 2006. Even back then, he wasn’t just sitting around — he’d often head up to New York on weekends to study studio engineering at the Institute for Audio Research. It’s pretty wild to think he was juggling high school and real studio experience at the same time.

After graduating, he made the move to Brooklyn to be closer to the music scene. Oh, and summers? He spent them at Camp Airy in Maryland, where he kept sharpening his musical skills, though at the time, maybe he didn’t even realize just how big a role that would play later on.

Religion

Benny Blanco has always been pretty open about his Jewish roots. Born Benjamin Joseph Levin in Virginia to Jewish parents, it’s something he’s never shied away from mentioning — whether in interviews, on social media, or just casually in life. As a kid, he went to Jewish summer camp, celebrated the holidays, all of it.

Race / Ethnicity

Ashkenazi Jewish

Food Habits

Benny Blanco really loves food — like, really loves it. He’s the type who’s always thinking about his next meal and actually enjoys the whole process of cooking, not just eating. He even put out a cookbook for friends, just to make sharing meals feel a little more special.

He’s big on using leftovers creatively (thanks to his mom) and grows some of his own stuff at home too. Still, he’s not above fast food — he’s obsessed with things like Popeyes biscuits, Chipotle burritos, even recreating Taco Bell meat for Selena Gomez.

Oh, and he’s kinda famous for eating weirdly — like scarfing down meals in the shower. Some people find it hilarious, others… not so much. For Benny, though, food’s gotta be memorable. A “just okay” meal? Total letdown.

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Hobbies

When he’s not making music, Benny Blanco’s usually in the kitchen — cooking, hosting friends, trying out new recipes. Food isn’t just a hobby for him; it’s kind of a whole vibe. He’s even done food shows and wrote a cookbook just for the fun of it.

He’s also the kind of guy who’ll listen to a hundred songs a day, not even kidding, mostly oldies, R&B, rock — way less into current pop than you’d expect. Traveling’s another thing he loves, especially when it ties back to food or music (which it usually does).

He’s big on making his home feel like a place where people actually want to hang out — music playing, food everywhere. And somewhere in between it all, he still finds time to support causes like mental health and education.

Physical Attributes and Measurements

Height

In feet – 5′ 9″
In Centimeters – 175 cm
In meters – 1.75 m

Weight

In kilograms – 82 kg
In Pounds – 181 lbs

Body Measurements

Chest Size: unknown
Biceps Size: unknown
Waist Size: unknown

Shoe size

10 (US)

Eye color

Hazel

Hair color

Brown

Family

Wife

Not married yet, Engaged with Selena Gomez

Father

Andrew Mark Levin

Benny Blanco’s dad wore a couple of hats — he worked at an assisted living facility and also spent time in the intimate apparel business. Not the kind of résumé you hear about every day, but it clearly shaped him in quiet ways.

Music was a big part of their house, thanks to his parents. His dad introduced him to a lot of classic rock and jazz, the kind of stuff that sticks with you even if you don’t realize it at first. Meanwhile, his mom pushed him toward creativity — writing, poetry, music — basically planting all the seeds that would grow into what Benny does now.

Mother

Sandra Levin

Benny Blanco’s mom had a pretty down-to-earth career. She worked in the apparel business for a while and later moved into a role at Charles E. Smith Life Communities in North Bethesda, Maryland. Nothing super flashy, but you get the sense she was steady, hardworking — the kind of influence that probably shaped a lot of who Benny is today

Siblings

Jeremy Levin (Elder Brother)

Benny Blanco grew up with his brother Jeremy, and he is a big part of family. Their parents really made sure both boys stayed grounded — pushing values like humility, gratitude, and not letting success get to your head, even when the world around you might say otherwise.

Jeremy’s built a pretty full life of his own now. Jeremy is also involved in the music industry and is a co-founder of Mega House Music, a songwriter and producer management company that has contributed to global hits for artists like Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, and Camila Cabello.

He and his partner, Evi, who’s a photographer, just welcomed a baby boy, Lucas Hudson Levin, born on April 4, 2023.

Children

None

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Engaged with Selena Gomez

Marriage Date

n/a

Girlfriend and Dating History

Halsey – Rumored in past

Katy Perry (2011) – Rumored

Selena Gomez (2023–Present)

Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez go way back — they first met in 2015 when he produced a few tracks for her Revival album. Back then, it was just work and friendship, nothing more.

Over the years, they kept crossing paths, making music together, staying close. Then, somewhere around 2023, things shifted. Quietly at first. By the end of that year, Selena pretty much confirmed it — posting sweet photos, calling Benny “her absolute everything.”

Fast-forward to 2024, they got engaged, with her flashing a beautiful marquise diamond ring and Benny already calling her “my wife” in the comments. Now, they’re not just partners in life but in music too — dropping a joint album and basically living that real-life love song.

Favorite Things

Favorite Artist – Prince Rogers Nelson

Net worth 2025

$50 million

As of December 2025, it’s estimated that Benny Blanco has a net worth of about $50 million. He isn’t just a behind-the-scenes guy anymore — though that’s definitely where he made his name first. His wealth today comes from a smart, layered career: songwriting, production, label ownership, solo artistry, real estate, even a little TV and YouTube fame sprinkled in. Let’s walk through it piece by piece.

1. Songwriting and Music Production (The Foundation)

This is where it all started — and honestly, where most of his fortune was built.
Benny’s the brain behind some of the biggest hits for artists like Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Halsey, and Maroon 5. If you’ve heard Love Yourself, Same Old Love, Moves Like Jagger, you’ve heard Benny’s work.

How he earns:

Every time those songs get streamed, played on the radio, featured in ads, movies, TV shows — Benny earns royalties.
Plus, he earns upfront production fees when he creates tracks for big artists. These can range anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000+ per track for someone at his level.

Big money move:
In 2019, Benny made headlines by selling part of his song catalog — 93 songs — to Hipgnosis Songs Fund. The deal is reported to have fetched somewhere between $40 million and $50 million. (Insane, but smart — selling part of the rights for a massive upfront payday while keeping other rights for continued royalties.)

Bottom line:

This songwriting and production work easily accounts for over 70% of his lifetime earnings.

2. Record Labels (Entrepreneurship)

Not content with just writing hits, Benny launched two labels under Interscope in 2014:

Mad Love Records
Friends Keep Secrets

These labels signed artists like Tory Lanez and Jessie Ware.
And even though both labels eventually closed by 2024, Benny didn’t step away — he transitioned into a leadership role with the relaunch of A&M Records (under Interscope umbrella).

How he earns here:

Label owners get a cut of their artists’ earnings: album sales, streaming royalties, tours, merchandise.
He likely earned millions from signing deals and artist revenues during Mad Love and Friends Keep Secrets’ peak years.

Business brain at work:
While the labels aren’t operational today, his label ventures added prestige, network power, and revenue streams that helped solidify his long-term wealth.

3. Solo Music Projects (Stepping Into the Spotlight)

Starting with Eastside in 2018 (with Halsey and Khalid), Benny finally stepped into the spotlight as a lead artist.

Eastside peaked at #9 on Billboard Hot 100 and was a global hit.
He followed it up with other singles, collaborations, and most recently, the 2025 joint album with Selena Gomez, I Said I Love You First.