Is Sombr straight? full bio – age, family, height, ethnicity, net worth

Quick Info

Who is Sombr?

Sombr is an American music star who rose to fame as a teenager. He was born Shane Michael Boose on July 5, 2005, in New York City. He grew up on the Lower East Side and is now 20 years old. He started making music young, but his first official single came out in 2021.

He gained attention with “Caroline” in 2022, right before turning 17. The song did so well that he made the decision to drop out of high school his junior year to focus on music full-time. Since then, he has built a global fan base and is currently signed with Warner Records.

Early Life

Shane Boose was born and raised in New York City. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He grew up in a musical family, often learning instruments from his father, Andy Boose. He attended LaGuardia High School, the performing arts school in Manhattan. His major was vocal music.

In an interview with Spout Podcast in April 2025, he explained that he dropped out in 2022, his junior year, after “Caroline” started going viral. At the time he was only 16. Although originally from New York, he now lives in Los Angeles, California.

Family Life

His father is Andrew Boose, better known as Andy Boose or René Risqué. His mother is Bennah Serfaty. He has one sister, Amelie Boose, who has appeared in his TikToks.

In December 2022, they filmed a video where they swapped outfits, and from time to time, feature in sibling-duo TikTok. And, get this: Amelie is his younger sister, as he is older than her with a few years.

In April 2025, he surprised his mother by putting up a Times Square billboard of himself. His father works as an event producer and works with the Elton John AIDS Foundation. He also used to front a cabaret band called “René Risqué and the Art Lovers.”

Family Ancestry

Through his father, Sombr has German, English, Swiss, Scots-Irish, Scottish, Dutch, French, Irish, and Swedish ancestry. Through his mother, he has Jewish roots, both Sephardi and Ashkenazi. And, Sombr is part Jewish from his mother’s side of the family.

His paternal grandparents are Robert Andrew Boose and Jeanne Springer. His great-grandparents on that side include Howard Russell Boose Jr., Peggy Specht, Alfred Springer, and Joan Ruth Beyer.

On his mother’s side, his grandparents are Marc Mordechai Serfaty and Sheila Rosenberg Wilson. His maternal great-grandparents include Yedidiah Serfaty, Simha Tordjman, Louis Wilson/Wilkoreiski, and Bertha Rosenberg.

Girlfriend

Sombr is currently single. In the past, he dated a girl named Caroline, who inspired his song “Caroline.” They likely broke up in early 2022.

In August 2023, he posted a TikTok hinting that she had messaged him, saying: “Why did you write a song about me lol. Just forget about me already.”

Then in March 2025, he shared another video where he revealed that Caroline and her new boyfriend used his song for a couples’ trend on TikTok. He even talked about it in a street interview, confirming the story.

And, regarding the “is Sombr gay or straight” search query… well, as far as we can confirm, especially given he was previously in a relationship with Caroline, Sombr is straight.

Height, Weight

Sombr stands 6 feet 7 inches tall (200 cm). Although his height was confirmed in April 2025 by TikTok’s “height guy,” Shane Fan, to be 6 feet 6 inches, he currently stands 6 feet 7 inches tall. He weighs about 66 kg (145 pounds). He has a slim build, dark brown eyes, and dark brown hair.

Career Timeline

Sombr’s father influenced his love of music. Growing up, he learned to play instruments at home. His debut single, “Nothing Left to Say,” was released on October 1, 2021.

In January 2023, he signed with Warner Records. Later that year, in September 2023, he released his first EP, In Another Life. Many of his early songs were recorded in his New York bedroom before he moved to Los Angeles.

Discography

• Nothing Left to Say (2021)
• Fine
• Through It All
• Caroline
• Willow
• Weak
• Alibi
• Never Find Us
• Silhouette
• My House Is Warm
• Would’ve Been You
• I Don’t Know You Anymore
• In Your Arms
• I’ll Remember Tonight
• Savior
• Perfume
• Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
• Makes Me Want You
• Back to Friends
• Undressed
• We Never Dated
• In Another Life
• 12 to 12

His debut album I Barely Know Her is set for release on August 22, 2025.

Streams and Social Media

By August 2025, Sombr had nearly 100 million listeners on YouTube Music and 51.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His audience grew quickly, jumping from 43.7 million in June to 52 million by August.

Top listener cities include Jakarta (1.2M), Quezon City (745K), Sydney (667K), London (608K), and Melbourne (587K).

On social media, he has:

• Spotify: 1.8 million followers
• TikTok: 3.3 million followers
• Instagram: 2.1 million followers
• YouTube: 475K subscribers

Industry Plant Rumors

There has been speculation on social media that Sombr is an industry plant. The idea is tied to his parents being seen as “connected.” But when you look at his background, the evidence suggests otherwise.

He studied vocal music at LaGuardia, has played instruments since childhood, and released his first single years before his breakthrough. His streaming numbers also grew steadily, pointing to an organic fan base.

While his parents have careers in entertainment, it does not erase the years of work he put in. Many children of well-connected parents never reach the same level of success. Sombr’s rise is better explained by his talent and persistence.

Net Worth

Sombr’s net worth is is estimated to be $250k thousand.

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