Sombr Net Worth: His Back Story & how he came up with Sombr

How Much is Sombr Worth?

Sombr, whose real name is Shane Michael Boose, is one of the fastest-rising Gen Z singers. He was born on July 5, 2005, in New York City. His songs like Back to Friends, Undressed, and 12 to 12 went viral, and his debut album I Barely Know Her came out in 2025.

Right now, Sombr net worth is around $1.2 million and $1.5 million. Most of his money comes from music streaming, live shows, and social media. So, in case you are wondering: yes, Sombr is a millionaire.

Now, we might as well take a look at his origin story before getting into the break down; earnings-by-earnings stats, of how he managed to get to this $1M+ net worth.

Sombr Back Story

Sombr grew up on the Lower East Side of New York City. He got into music at a really young age, playing around with GarageBand at the end of elementary school.

Now, by middle school, he was already learning production on Logic Pro X and teaching himself how to layer tracks and add harmonies. Music quickly became more than just a hobby; it was something he wanted to do seriously.

In high school, he focused on making his own songs instead of working with outside producers. He even dropped out of LaGuardia High School during his junior year after releasing the single Caroline in 2022.

How Shane Boose Come Up With His Stage Name “Sombr”

Now, it was around this time that Shane Boose started using the stage name “Sombr,” which comes from his initials (SMB) and also reflected how he was feeling emotionally back then.

And, yes, his stage name “Sombr” does actually come from the initials of his full name, Shane Michael Boose (SMB).

Now, before blowing up on TikTok, Sombr had already released a few singles and his first EP, “In Another Life,” in 2023. He spent those early years learning the music business, experimenting with different sounds, and building a small but loyal fanbase online. This groundwork set the stage for his viral success in 2025, when songs like Back to Friends and Undressed put him on the map worldwide.

Sombr Wiki Summary

Now, Shane Boose gained major attention in early 2025 when his singles Back to Friends and Undressed went insanely viral on TikTok. Both tracks reached the top 20 of the Billboard Global 200 and top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, while also hitting top 10 in multiple countries. His debut studio album, “I Barely Know Her,” includes these hits along with follow-up singles like We Never Dated and 12 to 12.

He has toured internationally, performing in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, he was nominated for three categories, winning Best Alternative Video for Back to Friends.

Sombr is known for alternative pop and rock music with emotional, heartbreak-focused lyrics. He produces much of his music himself and is active on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify, and YouTube.

How Much Money Does Sombr Make on Spotify?

Spotify brings in a lot of money for Sombr. He has 2.7 million followers, 58.1 million monthly listeners, and some songs with hundreds of millions or even over a billion streams. Cue into his top popular songs on Spotify:

• Back to Friends: 1,008,198,139 (1+ billion) streams
• Undressed: 569,489,829 (approx. 570 million) streams
• 12 to 12: 200,411,444 (200 million) streams
• We Never Dated: 107,233,033 (107 million) streams
• Do I Ever Cross Your Mind: 164,274,764 (164 million) streams

Spotify usually pays $0.003 – $0.005 per stream, so Sombr makes roughly $180k thousand monthly and between $2.2 million and $2.8 million annually… from Spotify alone.

How Much Money Does Sombr Make on YouTube?

Sombr also earns from YouTube music. He has:

• 691k thousand subscribers
• 337 million total views
• 91.6 million monthly plays on YouTube Music

Top YouTube Music plays:

• Back to Friends: 224 million plays
• Undressed: 58 million plays
• 12 to 12: 30 million plays

YouTube pays about $0.001 – $0.003 per view, so he probably makes around $500k thousand to $1 million a year from YouTube streams.

How Much Money Does Sombr Make From Tour Tickets?

Sombr is on the Late Nights & Young Romance Tour, performing in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Ticket prices are different depending on the city and venue:

• Cheapest tickets: $24 – $36
• Average tickets: $60 – $167
• High-end tickets: $800+
• Corporate events: $15,000 – $24,999

For example, the October 20 show at The Mission Ballroom has the cheapest ticket at $101 and an average ticket price of $167.14. Selling thousands of tickets per show brings a big income.

Ticket prices change depending on:

• City and venue
• Resale market (resold tickets can be higher than face value)
• When you buy (early tickets are usually cheaper)
• Type of event (festivals or special shows cost more)

How Much Money Does Sombr Make on Social Media?

Sombr has:

• TikTok: 4.2 million followers, 155.7 million all-time content likes
• Instagram: 2.8 million followers
• Snapchat: 253k thousand followers

He does not earn as much on social media because his social media accounts seem to not be monetized to earn but does use it for promotion; promoting his upcoming shows, tours, and concerts.

Other Ways Sombr Makes Money

• Merchandise like t-shirts and hoodies
• Brand deals with companies
• Private shows at corporate events, which pay $15k thousand to $25k thousand

How Fast Is Sombr’s Income Growing?

Shane Boose’s money has grown fast in 2025:

• Back to Friends and Undressed went viral on TikTok
• Spotify monthly listeners jumped to 58 million
• First solo tour started in May 2025 and runs through 2026
• Won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video

His income will keep growing as his popularity grows.

What’s Next for Sombr’s Earnings?

• More concerts in 2026, including Europe and Australia
• New songs and albums will add more streams
• Bigger social media deals and sponsorships
• More merch and brand deals

Sombr is still very young, and he’s expected to make a lot more money in the next few years. But, right now, however, Sombr net worth is still roughly estimated to be $1.2 million to $1.5 million.

Of course, this estimate comes after logistics (transportation, promotions, and other logistics) and label royalty share are removed.

But, after everything is shared, he still makes well over a million annually; given his current Spotify stats, YouTube music & YouTube stream view count, and concert ticket sales & tour. So, yes, by these metrics and stats, Sombr is, in fact, a millionaire.