Brooklyn Nikole Stephens, professionally known as Brooklyn Nikole, is an American model, social media influencer, beauty entrepreneur, and content creator renowned for her fashion modeling with agencies like Select Models, her beauty brand Beauty by Brooklyn, and her viral presence on Instagram and TikTok as the younger sister of rapper Latto.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Brooklyn Nikole Stephens
- Stage Name: Brooklyn Nikole
- Born: July 19, 2002
- Age: 23 years old
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Occupation: Model, Social Media Influencer, Beauty Entrepreneur
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Shayne Stephens and Misti Pitts
- Siblings: Alyssa Michelle Stephens (Latto)
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Brooklyn Nikole Stephens was born on July 19, 2002, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Brought up by her parents, Shayne Stephens and Misti Pitts, in Clayton County, Georgia, in a family environment that encouraged creativity and sports like playing board games and outdoor activities.
She grew up alongside her older sister, Alyssa Michelle Stephens, known professionally as Latto. Her ethnicity is African-American. Raised in a grounded household before her sister’s rise to fame through The Rap Game, Brooklyn pursued education actively, becoming the first in her family to graduate from college with a degree in English.
She balanced academics with emerging interests in modeling and beauty, focusing on professional development in fashion and entrepreneurship rather than further advanced degrees.
Career
Brooklyn Nikole began building her public profile through social media, gaining traction on Instagram (@brooklynikole) with hundreds of thousands of followers and TikTok (@brooklynnikole) with nearly a million followers by sharing fashion looks, lifestyle content, modeling photos, and relatable posts.
She secured representation with Select Models in Atlanta, walking runways, including her debut for Kim Shui, and collaborating with brands in the fashion and beauty industries.
In February 2023, she launched Beauty by Brooklyn, an eponymous beauty label starting with lip products emphasizing glossy finishes, expanding her entrepreneurial footprint.
She has capitalized on her tall stature, striking features, and family connections to gain visibility, including through family outings and sisterly moments shared online.
Her career focuses on modeling gigs, brand partnerships, content creation, and business growth, positioning her as an independent figure in the influencer and beauty space while maintaining ties to her sister’s music world.
Social Media
- Instagram: @brooklynikole
- TikTok: @brooklynnikole
Personal Life
Brooklyn Nikole is currently single, with past rumors linking her to rapper Drake in 2024 (including public sightings and song references), though no confirmed long-term relationship or marriage exists. No children are known.
She maintains a close bond with her family, particularly her older sister, Latto (Alyssa Michelle Stephens), who has supported her milestones, such as gifting a Mercedes-Benz SUV for her 21st birthday and collaborating on content.
She credits her parents, Shayne Stephens and Misti Pitts, for a nurturing upbringing and values family time, independence, and personal growth amid her rising public profile.
Net Worth
Brooklyn Nikole’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. Her income primarily comes from modeling contracts and runway work with agencies and brands, social media influencing through Instagram and TikTok sponsorships and promotions.
Her beauty brand, Beauty by Brooklyn, generates revenue from product sales (especially lip lines), brand collaborations in fashion and lifestyle, and potential family-supported opportunities tied to her sister’s fame, boosting visibility.