American R&R singer who received Grammy Award nominations for his work is better known for his studio albums “Sex, Love & Pain”, “Sex Love & Pain II” and “Stronger”.
Birth Name
Durrell Babbs
Nickname
Tank
Profession
R&R Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Tank was born on 1 January 1976, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United states.
Age
He’s currently 42 years old.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ethnicity
Black
Education
Tank attended Crossland High School, Temple Hills, Maryland.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Enagaged
Spouse
Tank got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Zena Foster on January 16th, 2017. They’ve been together since 2005 and share two children, Zion and Zoey.
He is also the father of three more children from previous relationships: Jordan, Ryen, and Durrell Jr.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 9 inches
- In centimeters – 175 cm
- In meters -1.75 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 79 kg
- In Pounds – 174 lbs
Body Build
Bodybuilding
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
Unknown
Dress Size
Unknown
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Album Debut
Tank released his debut album, Force of Nature on March 13, 2001. The album charted at #1 in US R&B charts and at #7 at US Billboard 200. It was certified as “Gold” in America.
Tank has released seven studio albums, one extended play (EP), two mixtape and 28 singles.
- Force of Nature (2001)
- One Man (2002)
- Sex, Love & Pain (2007)
- Now or Never (2010)
- This Is How I Feel (2012)
- Stronger (2014)
- Sex Love & Pain II (2016)
- Savage (2017)
Film Debut
In 2010, he did a minor role as as Devlin Mitchell (as Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs) in the Christian-drama-film Preacher’s Kid.
Television Debut
His television debut happened in 2011 with the drama television series The Protector in 2 episodes titled “Affairs” and “Spoon”.
Famous For
He is credited with singles like “Maybe I Deserve”, “Please Don’t Go”, “Emergency”, “Next Breath”, “You’re My Star” and others.
Tank Favorites
His favorite things are unavailable at this time.
Tank Net Worth
His net worth is estimated at $5 million as of 2018.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – TheRealTank
- Instagram – therealtank
- Twitter – therealtank
Tank Facts
Tank credits Alphonso Jiles and his cousin as his music influences.
He was brought up in Washington, D.C..
Durrell Babbs was a multisport athlete during his high school years and turned down a college football scholarship to pursue a music career.
Tank’s songwriting and production credits include working with Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Dave Hollister, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Rowland, Marques Houston, Omarion, Jamie Foxx, Pitbull, Donell Jones and Monica.
Tank has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best R&R Album for 2008’s “Sex, Love & Pain”, Best Male Vocal Performance for 2008’s “Please Don’t Go”, and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for 2012’s “Take My Time” with Chris Brown.
