Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Mario Dewar Barrett |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Milford Mill Academy, Baltimore |
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| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Background | 10th grade |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Date of Birth | 27/08/1986 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Hometown | Baltimore |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Derryl Barrett Sr. (Singer in the gospel group named Reformation) |
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| Mother | Shawntia Hardaway (Died in 2017) |
| Siblings | Half-Brother: Derryl 'D.J.' Barrett Jr. (Drummer) |
Career
| Debut Album | Mario (2002) |
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| Television Debut | The Saturday Show (2003 as himself, aired on BBC One) |
| Film Debut | Uncle P (2004 as himself) |
| First Album Release | He started recording his first album in July 2001, which was released in March 2002. |
| Second Album Release | On December 7, 2004, he launched his second album 'Turning Point' which featured the hit single 'Let Me Love You.' This track topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. |
| Notable Documentary | In October 2007, he was part of an MTV documentary titled 'I Won’t Love You to Death: The Story of Mario and His Mom,' showcasing his efforts to support his mother in overcoming addiction. |
| Recent Achievement | In December 2024, Mario gained attention as the runner-up on FOX's 'Masked Singer,' where he performed as 'The WASP.' |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/marioworldwide | |
| https://www.facebook.com/mario | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgD86Ii5CW0pxu73lXU4lg |
| https://x.com/OHYESMARIO | |
| Apple Music | https://music.apple.com/in/artist/mario/3849133 |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@marioworldwide |
| Official Website | https://www.marioworldwide.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Mario faced challenges during his childhood, living with his grandmother due to his mother's struggles with drug addiction. | |
| At the tender age of four, he expressed his aspiration to become a singer. | |
| His mother encouraged him to perform at local barbershops, which helped him earn money and hone his talent. | |
| He was part of a musical group in school where he learned piano, which became fundamental in his music creation. | |
| At 11, he performed 'I’ll Make Love to You' at a talent show, leading to a significant break with Third Street Music Group Production. | |
| After the passing of his grandmother in 1999, his music producer Troy Patterson took on the role of his guardian. | |
| His music teacher at Milford Mill Academy played a pivotal role in motivating him to pursue a career in music. | |
| Mario signed a record deal with J Records at just 14 years old. | |
| He drew inspiration from iconic artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson among others. | |
| In 2006, disputes with his producer led to them parting ways, and he hired a new manager. | |
| Mario is known for his talent, but he has also faced controversies, including a lawsuit from his mother in 2010 that was later retracted. |