What Happened to Raz-B? Where He Is Now in 2026

For a stretch in the early 2000s, B2K were everywhere — matching choreography, boy-band screams, and a No. 1 hit that still fills a dance floor. Raz-B, the group’s high-energy fourth member, was right in the middle of it. Then the group imploded, and for years the story of B2K was more about what went wrong than about the music. So where is Raz-B now? In 2026, the answer is refreshingly upbeat: a reunion tour, new music on the way, and a growing family. Here’s the full picture.

01Profile

Full name

De'Mario Monte Thornton

Born

June 13, 1985 (41 years old)

Birthplace

Cleveland, Ohio

Occupation

Singer, songwriter

Best known for

Member of B2K — "Bump, Bump, Bump" (2002)

Years active

1998–present

De’Mario “Raz-B” Thornton grew up in a musical family and was performing from a young age before B2K brought him to national fame. Known for his big voice and energetic stage presence, he became one of the recognizable faces of a group that briefly ruled early-2000s R&B — and then spent years living out its own turbulent public saga.

02The Rise of B2K

If you were a teenager in 2002, you almost certainly knew the B2K formula: four singers, tight choreography, and a wave of screaming fans that made them one of the last true American boy bands of the CD era.

From protégés to headliners

B2K — the name stood for “Boys of the New Millennium” — came up under producer and manager Chris Stokes. The lineup of Omarion, Lil Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B clicked quickly, and their self-titled debut album arrived in early 2002. It was an immediate hit, launching them from opening acts into headliners.

”Bump, Bump, Bump” and peak fame

The group’s signature moment came with “Bump, Bump, Bump,” a collaboration with P. Diddy that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at the end of 2002. Tracks like “Uh Huh” and “Girlfriend” kept them in heavy rotation, and their popularity carried over to the big screen with the 2004 dance film You Got Served, which turned their choreography into a box-office draw.

03The Breakup and the Years After

At the height of their fame, B2K abruptly split. The fallout would define the next chapter of Raz-B’s public life.

• 2004B2K announces its breakup, ending the group at the peak of its popularity.
• 2007Raz-B publicly makes abuse allegations against former manager Chris Stokes, which Stokes has denied.
• 2019B2K reunites for the "Millennium Tour," their first major run together in years.
• 2025The group stages a surprise reunion at the BET Awards, setting the stage for a full tour.

The allegations, in brief

Beginning in 2007, Raz-B publicly accused former manager Chris Stokes of abuse. Stokes has consistently denied the allegations, and no charges resulted from them. In more recent years, Raz-B has spoken about healing and moving forward, and the reunited group has framed its comeback around the music and the fans rather than reopening old conflicts. These are longstanding, disputed claims, noted here only for context.

A rocky solo stretch

The years between B2K’s breakup and its reunions were uneven for Raz-B. He released solo material, appeared on reality television, and weathered widely reported personal and health struggles. Through it all, he remained one of the more candid members of the group about his experiences.

04The Road Back Together

The B2K story took a genuinely happy turn in the last few years — and 2026 is shaping up to be the group’s biggest moment in two decades.

The 2025 BET Awards spark

The reunion momentum ignited at the 2025 BET Awards, where Omarion, Raz-B, J-Boog, and Lil Fizz appeared together for a surprise performance. For fans who’d followed the group’s ups and downs, seeing all four back onstage was the payoff — and it set up what came next.

The “Boys 4 Life” tour

In the second half of 2025, B2K announced the “Boys 4 Life” reunion tour, co-headlined with Bow Wow and timed to the group’s 25th anniversary. Reported dates put the tour’s launch in February 2026, with arena stops across the country. Raz-B has been front and center in promoting it.

This tour would encapsulate the essence of B2K. We are really challenging ourselves. — Raz-B, on the 2026 reunion tour

New music teased

Alongside the tour, B2K signaled plans for new music — reportedly a new album to accompany the anniversary run, marking their first major studio effort together in more than two decades.

05What Raz-B Is Doing Now

In 2026, Raz-B is balancing the biggest career comeback of his adult life with a milestone at home.

Back on the road with B2K

Raz-B’s main focus in 2026 is the “Boys 4 Life” tour and the group’s teased new music. After years in which B2K’s headlines were dominated by its breakup, the reunion has let him reintroduce himself as a performer rather than a cautionary tale — reconnecting with a fan base that grew up on the group’s records.

A growing family

On the personal side, Raz-B and his wife Monali welcomed their second child, a son named Astro, in May 2026, according to entertainment outlets and the couple’s own social-media posts. It follows the arrival of their first son in 2024. Raz-B has publicly celebrated fatherhood as a grounding force, sharing family milestones with fans online.

A story of endurance

Taken together, Raz-B’s present looks like resolution. The reunion put the group back where it belongs — onstage — and his home life has given the narrative a warmth its earlier chapters often lacked. For a “where is he now” story, it’s about as encouraging an update as fans could hope for.

06Summary

Raz-B spent years defined by B2K’s messy breakup and its aftermath. In 2026, the story is finally about the music again — plus a growing family off the stage.