innovation | March 12, 2026

August Alsina

New Look Wireless Festival 2015 - Day 4

Alsina in 2015, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: August Anthony Alsina, Jr.

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 3, 1992

Ethnicity: African-American, some Cuban, other

August Alsina is an American singer and songwriter. He is signed to Def Jam Recordings.

August’s paternal grandfather was August Joseph Alsina (the son of August J. Alsina/Alcina and Lillian/Lilly/Lillie Valdez). August’s grandfather August was born in Louisiana, and was black. August’s great-grandfather August was the son of Joseph Alcina and May Bell. Lillian was the daughter of Jim/Joseph Valdez, who was born in Cuba, and of Mary/Emma Holmes.

August’s paternal grandmother is Allegria Lena O’Connor (the daughter of John/Johnnie H. O’Connor and Bera). Allegria was born in Louisiana, and was black. John was the son of James C. O’Connor, who was born in Ohio, and of Lena Mallie.