Lauv Net Worth and Income Sources

Lauv net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 to 7 million, according to reliable online reports [1].

Ari Staprans Leff, stage name Lauv, is a popular musician who runs a popular music channel with a focus on producing indie songs. His songs are described as a fusion of rhythm, indie-pop, blues, and jazz guitar.

Lauv first rose to popularity in May 2017 when his hit single “I Like Me Better” reached number 27 at the Billboard Hot 100. The song became certified Platinum and Gold in several countries. This was all the motivation Lauv needed to start his own tour called “Late Nights, Deep Talks” throughout the US. 

He had garnered enough clout to start a collab with Ed Sheeran, his more mainstream counterpart. Sheeran was unable to attend most of the events because of his injuries, however, Lauv managed to woo the crowds. 

The songwriter continues to produce music to a growing audience and has over 4.21 million subscribers on YouTube. His latest music video is ‘26’ which premiered on 10 Feb 2022 and has so far amassed over 469k views in only 13 days [2].

Lauv Income Sources

Lauv has over 4.21 million subscribers on YouTube with each video averaging anywhere from 30k views to over 5 million views. The views depend on the style of video uploaded on YouTube. For instance, Lauv’s music videos easily fetch over 1M views but his vlogs, podcast, and regular videos get over 30k views. This discrepancy does not hurt his ability to earn, as will be demonstrated below.

The songwriter has the following sources of income:

  • Earnings from YouTube channels ($7.1K  –  $113.8K)
  • Earnings collaborations with brands (income is not disclosed)
  • Offical Lauv store (sales figures are not disclosed)
  • It is worth noting that Lauv has a large fan following on various music sharing platforms like Spotify, Bandcamp, and Soundcloud [3]. The earnings from these platforms are not disclosed to the public. 
Lauv Net Worth: Lauv posing for a picture. Credit: Instagram
Lauv posing for a picture. Credit: Instagram

Income Source 1: YouTube

Lauv’s YouTube Channel SubscribersTotal ViewsEst. Net Earnings per month
Lauv 4.21M $1.7 billion$7.1K  –  $113.8K

Income Source 2: Sponsorship Deals

Lauv’s music videos continue to be extremely popular and will continue to rack up a high view count in the coming months and years. This provides the ideal opportunity for businesses to bring more attention to their products and services. The income from sponsorships is only known to Lauv and the businesses endorsing him.

Income Source 3: Merchandising

Lauv runs his own official online store and also collaborates with Wallflower World to sell his goods internationally. His official store called lauvsongs.com mostly sells physical copies of his music. However, he sells clothes, hoodies, shirts, and more merchandise in collaboration with Wallflower World. 

Lauv Net Worth: Lauv’s uploading a selfie. Credit: Instagram
Lauv’s uploading a selfie.
Credit: Instagram

Lauv Early Childhood 

Lauv was born in San Francisco, California but grew up in Atlanta Georgia, before relocating to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The record producer attended Radnor High School and took a  keen interest in music.  

He took lessons for piano and viola. Lauv also learned how to play the guitar at the age of 11. He collaborated with his hood friend Mike Wagenheim to make his first rock duo. 

Lauv’s biggest source of inspiration was Brook Zimmerman, with whom he studied the fine art of songwriting, recording, and production. Zimmerman is the founder of Traveling Musician and may have played an important role in Lauv’s transformation as a music phenomenon. 

Lauv started writing songs and making music at an early age. His biggest source of inspiration was heartbreak despite not having a girlfriend. Lauv’s songs are a reflection of his love life. He initially dabbled in jazz but soon transitioned to electronic music and became obsessed with it. 

Lauv’s sister would often drive him on tour where they played to an audience of zero people. His biggest sources of musical influences are Owl City and Never SHout Never. In fact, some of Owl City’s unique production style and lyrical themes can be found recreated in Lauv’s music videos.

Lauv graduated from high school and decided to attend music technology at New York University [5]. He studied abroad in Prague and became a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity. He interred for Jungle City Studios, which is known for having worked with mainstream artists like Alicia Keys and Justin Timberlake.

Lauv Net Worth: Lauv celebrating his 26th birthday. Credit: Instagram 
Lauv celebrating his 26th birthday. Credit: Instagram 

Lauv Accomplishments

Lauv may have achieved the upper echelons of success in the music industry and his list of award nominations is a reflection of his tremendous success. In 2018, he was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards for his work on “I Like Me Better”. He was also nominated for the category of “Best New Pop Artist” by iHeartRadio Music Awards for his work. 

A full list of his award nominations can be found on his Wikipedia page. Lauv also has over 1.9 million followers on Instagram despite only having 48 posts. 

Lauv Controversies 

Lauv has maintained a controversy-free career so far. He was accused by a few fans of copying from The1975 (another popular indie artist) but clarified that he had never seen the music work before. The American singer also issued an apology if his video had any similarities, describing it as an “honest mistake”. 


One of Lauv’s most popular videos is 


Best Lauv Quotes

“All of this music, It’s definitely been the most freeing thing that I’ve ever done.” 


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Lauv Biography

Legal NameAri Staprans Leff
Net Worth$1-6 million 
Source of WealthYouTube, Sponsorships, Merchandise Sales
Date of BirthAugust 8, 1994
Place of BirthSan Francisco, California
GenderMale
Height1.75 m
Weight60 kg
ReligionChristianity
Marital StatusSingle
PartnerSophie Cats (silver.sphere) 
ChildrenN/A
Names of ChildrenN/A
NationalityCanadian

Frequently Asked Questions About LaurDIY?

How Much Money Does Lauv Make from his YouTube Videos? 

Lauv’s estimated earnings per month are $7.1K  –  $113.8K, according to Social Blade. 

What is Lauv’s Debut Album?

Lauv released his debut album “How I’m Feeling” on March 6, 2020. 

What is Lauv’s Net Worth?

Lauv’s net worth is estimated at around $1 to $6 million. But these numbers are only estimates and the true revenue is only known to Lauv. 

Who is Lauv Dating? 

It is not clear who Lauv is dating at the time of writing and his relationship status is a mystery. However, he once dated Julia Michaels in 2018. The two have since broken up. 

How Many Subscribers Does the YouTube Channel Lauv Have?

Lauv currently has over 4.21M subscribers on his YouTube channel. 

What is Lauv’s Salary? 

Lauv does not draw a salary because his main sources of income are his music videos, proceedings from concerts, and album sales. 

References

[1] https://rappers.money/lauv-net-worth/ – An estimate of his net worth. 

[2]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLdIEPs1tYj4ieEdJnyNyw – Lauv’s YouTube channel. 

[3]https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JZ7CnR6gTvEMKX4g70Amv – Lauv’s Spotify channel. 

[4]https://www.justjaredjr.com/2018/09/16/laurdiy-alex-wassabi-announce-their-breakup/ – LaurDIY’s dating life making headlines. 

[5]https://www.vogue.com/article/lauv-new-album-tour-interview – Lauv’s interview on Vogue. 


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