Inside Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's life outside the family spotlight

Inside Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's life outside the family spotlight

Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg is a drummer, composer, and producer best known for being the son of Donald Wahlberg and Kimberly Fey. Born into music royalty, Elijah has built a name for himself on the American entertainment scene through his band, Pink Laces.

Elijah and Donnie Wahlberg pose sitting during a 2024 game between the Knicks and the Celtics. He drums during an Aidan Basset show
Elijah and Donnie Wahlberg during a 2024 game between the Knicks and the Celtics (R). He drummed during an Aidan Basset show (L). Photo: @nkotbloveeternalofficial, @bwycee (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg is an American drummer and music producer.
  • He is the frontman, singer, drummer, producer, and co-founder of indie-pop band Pink Laces.
  • Elijah studied music at the Berklee College of Music.
  • Since 2022, he has released over 15 tracks with Pink Laces, including the 2024 single, In The Night, and the EP, Disclosures.

Profile summary

Full name

Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg

Nickname

Streetcar Named Elijah

Gender

Male

Date of birth

20 August 2001

Age

24 years as of January 2026

Zodiac sign

Leo

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, United States

Residence

Chicago, Illinois, United States/Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christian

Height in centimetres

170

Height in feet

5'7"

Weight in kilograms

60

Weight in pounds

132

Eye colour

Brown

Hair colour

Brown

Father

Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr.

Mother

Kimberly Fey

Stepmother

Jennifer Ann McCarthy-Wahlberg

Siblings

2

Relationship status

Dating

Partner

Madison Jolie

Higher education

Berklee College of Music

Profession

Drummer, percussionist, composer, producer

Net worth

$1 million

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Who is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg?

Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg was born on 20 August 2001 in Los Angeles, California, United States. His father, Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr., popularly known as Donnie Wahlberg, is an American singer, actor, and producer who rose to fame as a founding member of the American boy band New Kids On The Block. His mother, Kimberly Fey, is a sound engineer, record producer, and real estate agent.

The young Wahlberg was raised alongside his older brother, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg. Following his parents' divorce and his father's subsequent marriage to Jenny McCarthy, he gained a stepsibling, Evan Joseph Asher.

Five facts about Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg
Top five facts about Pink Laces founder, Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg. Photo: @lijah_wahlberg on Instagram (modified by author)
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A look at Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's age and personal background

Born on 20 August 2001, the American drummer is 24 years old as of January 2026. His zodiac sign is Leo.

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He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he pursued his passion for music. In an interview with Jado Magazine, he revealed how his love for music started.

Both my parents are musical people. Growing up with my mom, she was always playing the guitar or piano. And when she wasn't playing, she was usually listening to Aretha Franklin or Chaka Khan and singing along. You could say I've always loved it...
Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg seated behind a drum set in what appears to be a studio or live performance space.
Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg pictured seated behind a drum set. Photo: @lijah_wahlberg
Source: Instagram

He began playing drums in middle school. With Dom Howard as his role model and later muse, the young Wahlberg's talent continued to grow. He added,

My relationship with music has evolved and changed a lot as I've gotten "older." Drums got me into playing, playing got me into recording, and recording got me into producing. So now I'm on the writer/producer vibe.

Explore Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's career

Elijah co-founded the band Pink Laces in 2021. Initially, the band was started as a means to brainstorm with friends. He serves as the band's drummer and primary producer.

Early exposure to music

Elijah was born into a musical family. This became his key to becoming the drumming maestro he is today. His father, Donnie Wahlberg, is a founding member of the boy band, New Kids on the Block.

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Donnie Wahlberg performing live with the American boy band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB)
Donnie Wahlberg pictured performing live with the American boy band New Kids on the Block, during the first show of the NKOTB Mixtape Tour, in Cincinnati . Photo: @NKOTB
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His mother, Kim Fey, further grounded her youngest son in music. By playing the guitar and piano and listening to musical artists such as Aretha Franklin or Chaka Khan, she gave Elijah firsthand exposure to professional music.

Beyond his parents, Elijah is surrounded by a large and popular extended family deeply rooted in the entertainment and media industries. His uncle Mark Wahlberg is a former rapper and a well-respected Hollywood actor.

On the other hand, his other uncles, Paul, Robert, Arthur, Jim, and Buddy Wahlberg, have worked as actors, producers, and writers.

Creating the Pink Laces sound

As far back as May 2020, Elijah co-founded the band Pink Laces with friends such as Ian Bradford and Noah Vera. Some of the earliest songs released by the band include Shelf Life and Mr Zero Gravity, all released between May and July 2020.

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Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg wearing headphones and standing in front of a microphone, pictured in a studio.
Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg, pictured in a studio. Photo: @pinklacesmusic
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Discography

The following chart outlines Elijah's credits as a composer and performer within Pink Laces. He has three albums with about 15 songs as per his band's YouTube playlist: Disclosures, Shelf Life, and Can We Rise.

Song

Release year

Role

In The Night

2024

Composer

Drums, Percussion, Hi- Hat

Back To Sleep

2023

Composer

Lapse

2023

Composer

Love: Mayhem

2023

Composer

Daffodils

2023

Composer

Mr. Zero Gravity

2023

Composer

You & I

2022

Composer

Wildfire

2022

Composer

Can We Rise

2022

Composer

Paradigm

2022

Composer

Rose Tint

2022

Composer

Disclosures

2022

Composer

New Day

2022

Composer

Liminal Space

2022

Composer

New Day

2022

Composer

Dives

2022

Composer

Meet Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's siblings

Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg has two siblings: one biological brother and one stepbrother. His older biological brother is Xavier Alexander Wahlberg, who is a musician. His stepbrother is Evan Joseph Asher, the son of Jenny McCarthy from her previous marriage to John Asher.

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1. Xavier Alexander Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg and his eldest son, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg.
Donnie Wahlberg and his eldest son, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg. Photo: @XWahlberg66729
Source: Twitter
  • Full name: Xavier Alexander Wahlberg
  • Date of birth: 4 March 1993
  • Age: 32 years (as of January 2026)
  • Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Profession: Vocalist, bassist

Xavier Alexander Wahlberg is Elijah's only biological brother. He has followed a musical path similar to his father's but in a different genre, serving as the vocalist and bassist for the Los Angeles-based metal band Upon Stone. Unlike his younger brother, Xavier maintains a very low profile and does not use social media to promote his work.

2. Evan Joseph Asher

Evan Joseph Asher
Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's brother, Evan Joseph Asher. Photo: @evanjasher
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Evan Joseph Asher
  • Date of birth: 18 May 2002
  • Age: 23 years (as of January 2026)
  • Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Profession: YouTube content creator, filmmaker

Evan Joseph Asher is Elijah’s stepbrother, the son of Jenny McCarthy and director John Asher. He has built his own digital presence through his YouTube channel, Gaming USA.

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He attended St. Charles East High School and Elgin Community College. Elijah is currently pursuing a career in the entertainment industry as a writer and filmmaker.

FAQs

  1. Who is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg? Elijah is an American musician, actor, and producer.
  2. Who are Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's parents? He is the youngest son of 1980s boy band member Donnie Wahlberg and his former wife, Kim Fey.
  3. Are Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg and Xavier Alexander Wahlberg related? Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg and Xavier Alexander Wahlberg are blood brothers.
  4. Is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg on Instagram? He interacts with his fans through his personal Instagram account, @lijah_wahlberg, and his band's account, @pinklacesmusic.
  5. What is Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's net worth? Elijah Wahlberg is an emerging musician, and his specific net worth has not been publicly disclosed.
  6. Does Donnie Wahlberg have any biological children? The American singer has two biological sons, Xavier and Elijah, from his first marriage to Kimberly Fey, and a stepson, Evan Joseph Asher.
  7. How many siblings does Donnie Wahlberg have? He has 8 full siblings and 3 rumoured half-siblings, making a total of 11 siblings.
  8. Who are Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg's uncles? The drummer is the nephew of Paul, Robert, Arthur, James M., and Mark Wahlberg.

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Elijah Hendrix Wahlberg is a legacy child born to two musical artists, Donnie Wahlberg and his former wife, Kim Fey. He has two brothers within his blended family, Xavier Alexander Wahlberg and Evan Joseph Asher. Through his band Pink Laces, he is becoming an active figure in the indie-pop scene.

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