Sombr Bio: family, ex-gf, real name, height, net worth

Yes, Sombr is Gen Z. Born on July 5, 2005, he’s 20 years old now. His songs “Back to Friends” and “Undressed” blew up on TikTok in 2025 and even made it to the Billboard Hot 100. Most of his songs talk about heartbreak, which makes sense, well… since he admitted his ex-girlfriend inspired his breakout track, “Caroline.”

In March 2025, he posted a TikTok about that same ex and her new boyfriend using “Back to Friends” for his song’s couples’ trend. He added a caption that reminded everyone what the song was really about. Fans went crazy. Some were praising his music. Others cussing his ex out while others just wanted bigger venues as his shows were selling out fast.

He performs with real emotion, built his name from scratch, and had a big moment when he took his mom to Times Square to surprise her by showing her a billboard of him on display in Times Square in April 2025. Well… let’s just get into everything else we found out about him. :)!

Quick Info

• Full Name: Shane Michael Boose
• Stage Name: Sombr
• Birthday: July 5, 2005
• Age: 20 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
• Current Home: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Generation: Gen Z
• Net Worth: About $280,000

Who Is Sombr?

Sombr, whose real name is Shane Michael Boose, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his indie rock and alternative pop sound. He’s gained fame for self-written, self-produced songs like “Caroline” and “Willow,” often created in his bedroom.

With 1.7 million TikTok followers (@somb.r) and 31.5 million monthly Spotify listeners, Sombr’s emotional lyrics and raw talent have cemented him as a Gen Z favorite. Apparently, lots of Gen Z connect with his music and well… so does this writer.

Early Life

Shane Boose was born on July 5, 2005 and raised on the Lower East Side of New York City, United States. His childhood was filled with music his dad, Andy Boose, played in bands, and his mom was always in his corner. He has European ancestry from his father’s side and Jewish ethnic background from his mother’s side.

A touching April 14, 2025, TikTok shows him surprising his mom, Bennah Serfaty, with his Times Square billboard, captioned, “Surprising my mom with the billboard of me in the city she raised me in.”

He also has a sister, Amelie Boose, featured in a December 2022 TikTok where they swapped clothes in a playful skit titled, “My sister and I turning into each other…”

Growing up, Sombr was a skater boy with a love for late-night city adventures. He later attended LaGuardia High School as a vocal major, where he trained as a classical vocalist in Italian, French, and German.

He eventually dropped out in his junior year after “Caroline” went viral, choosing music full-time with his parents’ blessing (though his mom was hesitant at first). Get it: His mom is in full support of his entire music career. Oh, and his dad? He literally got him into music, he hinted in a November 2023 street interview, where he also introduced his dad.

CHECK OUT: All You Need to Know About Sombr’s Parents: Andy Boose and Bennah Serfaty.

Education

Shane Boose studied at LaGuardia High School, a top performing arts school in NYC, where he honed his classical vocal skills. After “Caroline” blew up in 2022, he dropped out, telling PEOPLE, “Why should I go to school and delay the whole thing when it’s happening now?”

He considers the studio his new classroom, especially during sessions with producer Tony Berg, which he calls his “university.”

Career Timeline

Sombr’s career launched with his debut single, “Nothing Left to Say,” in October 2021 recorded in his bedroom.

Then came the earthquake: “Caroline.” Written about his ex, it exploded on TikTok in 2022 and racked up over 40 million streams on Spotify. The buzz landed him a Warner Records deal in January 2023.

In September 2023, he dropped his debut EP, In Another Life, co-produced with Tony Berg and featuring songs like “Weak,” “Silhouette,” and “My House Is Warm.”

By 2025, things got wild. “Back to Friends” and “Undressed” both went viral, hitting #45 and #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Undressed” even reached #1 in Ireland. He later teamed up with Rachel Chinouriri on a February 2025 remix of her song “All I Ever Asked.”

His first headline tour, The Late Nights & Young Romance Tour, kicked off May 25, 2025, in Dublin and is set to end in Gold Coast, Australia, on December 14.

Social Media Presence

Sombr is a TikTok star, quite literally. His handle, @somb.r, has 1.7 million followers and over 79 million likes. His TikToks range from emotional song previews to goofy, relatable moments and that wholesome Times Square billboard surprise.

His YouTube channel (Sombr) boasts 62.8k subscribers with music videos for “Back to Friends,” “Undressed,” and “Would’ve Been You.”

On Instagram (@somb.r), he’s got 275k thousand followers and shares behind-the-scenes tour footage, song updates, and moments like his In Another Life release party with Nessa Barrett and Lauren Orlando.

Relationship Status

Sombr keeps things low-key when it comes to his relationship, but fans know about the ex-girlfriend, Caroline. She inspired his hit “Caroline.”

In August 2023, he posted a screenshot of her DM: “Why did you write a song about me lol. Just forget about me already.” Yikes.

Then in March 2025, he shared that his ex and her new boyfriend used his song for a couples’ trend on TikTok. He captioned it: “tell me why I just saw my ex and her new bf do the couples’ trend on my song as if I didn’t write this song after our breakup.”

A random rumor once floated around involving his ex-girlfriend and a dog, but he’s never addressed it. He’s currently single and focused on music.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 6 feet 5 inches (195.6 cm)
• Weight: About 145 pounds (66 kg)
• Body Type: Lean
• Skin Tone: Light
• Hair Color: Dark brown, tousled
• Eye Color: Brown

Net Worth

As of [year], Sombr’s estimated net worth sits around $280,000. He earns through streaming (over 2 million daily Spotify plays), YouTube, TikTok, sold-out tours, and his Warner Records deal. And with this kind of momentum, that number’s only going up.

Fun Facts

• Skater kid turned heartthrob.
• Worked scooping ice cream to buy his first recording gear.
• Elton John gave “Back to Friends” a shoutout.
• Obsessed with movies like The Notebook and Call Me By Your Name.
• Once helped his dad name artists on a 2023 Track Star street interview.
• Still shares funny moments with his sister, Amelie Boose.
• That Times Square billboard moment with his mom? Tearjerker.

FAQ

Who is Sombr’s ex-girlfriend? Caroline. She inspired his 2022 breakout hit, “Caroline.”

How did Sombr become famous? His song “Caroline” went viral on TikTok, landing him a Warner Records deal.

Where is he from? Born and raised in NYC’s Lower East Side. Now based in Los Angeles.

What kind of music does he make? Indie rock and alternative pop with emotional, heartbreak-driven lyrics.

What is his net worth? Estimated at $280,000 in [year] and rising.