Suede Brooks, an American fashion model and social media influencer, has a net worth estimated at $3–5 million as of 2026, according to The Cinemaholic. Born on 8 February 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada, she is 25 years old and gained mainstream attention in 2022 after being photographed with rapper Drake in St. Tropez, a connection she later confirmed and described as brief.
Early Life and Family Background
Brooks was born into a family of three children in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, and is the youngest. Her brother, Blaze, works as a graphic designer, while her sister, India Rae, is an online blogger. Suede and India Rae co-host a joint YouTube channel with over 57,000 subscribers.
Her parents, Lisa and Steven Brooks, owned Diva Studio, a salon in Las Vegas. Her father passed away in July 2021. Brooks is an American national of white ethnicity and currently resides in Las Vegas. She stands at 5 feet 11 inches (180 centimetres) tall and weighs approximately 121 pounds (55 kilograms).
Rise to Fame and Social Media Presence
Brooks began her online career on YouTube, creating a self-titled channel in August 2013 that now has over 330,000 subscribers. She has spoken about turning to YouTube at 12 years old as a coping mechanism after dealing with "extreme bullying" in school. Her content includes makeup tips, travel vlogs, and daily routines.
As of 2026, her Instagram account has approximately 1.7 million followers, while her TikTok account has 1.2 million followers. She also maintains a Facebook presence with 16,000 followers and a Twitter account with 38,000 followers.
Beyond social media, Brooks is a professional model represented by Select Model Management and Underscore Talent Management. She has appeared on magazine covers such as Mad Sounds and Lefair Magazine and collaborated with brands including Anastasia Beverly Hills, Marc Jacobs Fragrances, and Revolve. She also co-created a swimwear collection with VDM The Label.
Netflix Debut and Recent Projects
In 2026, Brooks joined the cast of Netflix's reality series Calabasas Confidential, which premiered on 29 May 2026. The show follows young adults from the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas and introduced her to a mainstream television audience.
She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and anti-bullying initiatives.
Relationship with Drake and Other Connections
Brooks has been linked to several high-profile figures. She was previously connected to rapper Kid Cudi and was spotted with Scott Disick before her encounter with Drake in July 2022, when she was photographed on his yacht in St. Tropez, France.
Speaking on the Dumb Blonde podcast in June 2026, Brooks confirmed they briefly dated and clarified how they met: "He came onto our program," she explained, saying Drake was hired to come to their boat party rather than them joining him.
Brooks also alleged that Drake sent threatening messages after their split. She described the experience as "scary," noting she was 21 and Drake was 35 at the time. "It was scary," she said, reflecting on the age gap and threatening messages she alleged receiving.
On Calabasas Confidential, Brooks had a brief romantic connection with cast member Dylan Wolf, though the two decided they were better off as friends by the season's end. As of mid-2026, she is reportedly dating CJ Cool.
Net Worth and Career Earnings
Brooks' primary sources of income include brand endorsement deals and social media partnerships, professional modelling work, Netflix appearance fees, and business ventures including her swimwear collaboration with VDM The Label.
Her estimated net worth of $3–5 million as of 2026 reflects her diverse income streams across modelling, content creation, and television appearances.
