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Danny Jones Penniman Wiki, Bio, Age, Wife, Parents, Children, Songs and Net Worth

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Updated on December 28, 2025

Danny Jones Penniman Biography

Danny Jones Penniman is an American rapper and the adopted son of Little Richard, the founding father of rock and roll, with his ex-wife Ernestine Harvin. His father Little Richard died on 9th May 2020. In this post we’ve compiled the most important information about the rapper., read on to find out everything you would like to know about Danny Jones Penniman.

Danny Jones’s father, Little Richard died on 9th May 2020, on Saturday. It was Danny himself who confirmed his father’s death via his social media platform. Richard died at the age of 87. Reports revealed that Little Richard died of bone cancer. In the years before his death, Little Richard, who was by then based in Nashville, still performed periodically.

Danny Jones Penniman Age

Danny Jones Penniman’s age is between 57 to 61 years old. He was adopted by the iconic singer in the 1960s. His complete details of the birth are not available; thus it is difficult to establish when exactly Danny celebrates his birthday.

Danny Jones Penniman Height and Weight

Danny appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Danny Jones Penniman Education

Details regarding his educational background are not disclosed at the moment, we will update this section once we get any information about the schools he attended or what he studied in college.

Danny Jones Penniman Parents and Siblings

Danny Jones was adopted by Little Richard and his late ex-wife Ernestine Harvin. His biological parents are not known. His foster parents, Little Richard with his wife Ernestine Harvin adopted him while he was a one year old. Little Richard and Ernestine Campbell were married in the early 1960s. Campbell was a Bible student when they met and were married.

According to reports, Little Richard and Ernestine were married from 1959 to 1961. His foster parents divorced and his mum opted to lead a quiet life, away from the public media ever since. Until the time of his death, Little Richard and his son remained close, with Jones often acting as one of his bodyguards.  It is not known whether Danny has any siblings or not.

Danny Jones Penniman Father, Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), best recognized as Little Richard, was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. An influential and iconic figure in popular music, Richard’s most celebrated work dates way back from the mid-1950s, when his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the basic foundation for rock and roll music, earning him the nickname “The Innovator, The Originator, and The Architect of Rock and Roll”.

In 2015, the late icon received a Rhapsody & Rhythm Award from the National Museum of African American Music for his key role in the formation of popular music genres and helping to bring an end to the racial divide on the music charts and in concert in the mid-1950s changing American culture significantly. “Tutti Frutti” was included in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2010, which stated that his “unique vocalizing over the irresistible beat announced a new era in music.

Danny Jones Penniman Mother, Ernestine Harvin

Danny Jone’s mother, Ernestine Harvin, was the one and only wife of the late Little Richard. Ernestine and Richard met at an evangelical rally in October 1957. They began dating that year and wed on July 12, 1959. Harvin claimed when the marriage ended in divorce in 1964, it was due to her husband’s celebrity status, noting that it had made life difficult for her. After the divorce, she moved on with her life and later remarried Mcdonald Campbell in Santa Barbara, California, on March 23, 1975.

Danny Jones Penniman Wife and Children

Details about Danny Jones Wife are not available at the moment. He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Danny Jones Penniman Net Worth

Danny Jone’s estimated Net Worth is between $3 million dollars and $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Rapper. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Danny Jones Penniman Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Danny Penniman

Danny Penniman Wiki

  • Full Names: Danny Jones Penniman
  • Popular As: Danny Penniman
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Singer
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Arnie Anderson Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: Between 57 to 62 years (2019)
  • Zodiac Sign: To Be Added
  • Date of Birth: 1958 – 1960s
  • Place of Birth: U.S
  • Birthday: To Be Added

Danny Jones Penniman Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements:  Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?:   Not Known
  • Weight:  Not Known
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Danny Jones Penniman Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Little Richard
  • Mother: Ernestine Harvin
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters):  Not Known
  • Marital Status: Not Known
  • Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Known
  • Children:  Sons ( TBA) Daughter(s) (TBA)

Danny Jones Penniman Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth:$1 to $5 Million
  • Salary:  Under Review
  • Source of Income: Under Review

Danny Jones Penniman House and Cars

  • Place of living: United States
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Danny Jones Penniman Rapper

Danny is a rapper. We are undertaking thorough research on his career and we will update this section once we get detailed information about his music career. We will also list his songs and albums once we come across the information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Danny Jones Penniman

Who is Danny Jones Penniman?

Danny Jones Penniman is an American rapper and adopted son of founding father of rock and roll, Little Richard with his ex-wife Ernestine Harvin. His father Little Richard died on 9th May 2020.

How old is Danny Jones Penniman?

He has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2020.

How tall is Danny Jones Penniman?

He has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Danny Jones Penniman married?

It is not known whether Danny Jones is married or not. Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Danny Jones Penniman worth?

Danny has an estimated Net Worth of between $3 million dollars and $5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Rapper. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

What happened to Danny Jones Father?

Danny jones father, Little Richard died on 9th May 2020, on Saturday. It was Danny himself who confirmed his father’s death via his social media platform. Richard died at the age of 87. His death cause has not been revealed as of now.

Where does Danny Penniman live?

Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Danny Penniman dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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