Jamal Roberts Opens Up About Love, Fatherhood, and What He Really Wants in a Relationship

Since his electrifying win on American Idol Season 23 on May 18, 2025, Jamal Roberts has captured the hearts of fans across the country—not just with his soulful R&B voice, but with his open devotion to his family. And now, the 27-year-old singer is making it clear: he’s single and searching for something real.

A Girl Dad First, Superstar Second

Throughout his American Idol journey, Roberts proudly embraced his role as a father. His daughters—Harmoni (7) and Lyrik (4)—became familiar faces on the show, often seen cheering him on from the audience after flying in from their hometown of Meridian, Mississippi. Then, just weeks before his big win, Roberts revealed he’d welcomed a third daughter, Gianna Grace. Although he didn’t meet her until his top-three hometown visit, he says his bond with her is just as strong.

“I’ll do anything for my kids,” Roberts shared during a June 2 appearance on The Love You Moore Show. “They are my life, my world.”

What He’s Looking for in a Partner

Roberts has been open about his current relationship status. When asked on The Morning Hustle if he was seeing anyone, he replied without hesitation: “I am very much single. Very much single.”

But that doesn’t mean he’s closed off to love. On The Love You Moore Show, he described his ideal partner as someone who understands the demands of both his personal life and rising music career.

“I need someone who gets it,” he said. “Someone who’s not quick to judge, who understands my relationship with my kids. I’m not looking for a housewife—I’m looking for a rock.”

Roberts emphasized that life in the spotlight comes with challenges, and he needs a partner who can weather those storms with him.

“One thing I don’t need is someone looking at me sideways because of outside noise. We need to be locked in—solid.”

Trust, Honesty, and a Bit of Space

Roberts believes trust is built on transparency. He promised that in any future relationship, he’ll be upfront—about everything.

“I’m vocal,” he said. “If I did something, I’ll say it. If you didn’t hear it from me, I didn’t do it.”

However, the singer admitted he’s not always one for constant affection. “Sometimes, I need my space,” he said with a smile. “I like to fish, play basketball, do my own thing. That doesn’t mean I’m doing something I shouldn’t. We both need room to breathe—but always come back home.”

Fame Won’t Pull Him Away From Mississippi

Despite performing at major events like the BET Awards in Los Angeles—where he shared the stage with gospel legend Kirk Franklin—Roberts remains deeply rooted in his Mississippi hometown. He’s made it clear he has no intention of leaving permanently, no matter how far his career takes him.

“Somebody asked me what was wrong with me,” he wrote in a recent social media post. “I said I’m missing Mississippi.”

The Bottom Line

Jamal Roberts is a rising star with a grounded heart. He’s a devoted father, a loyal son of Mississippi, and a man who’s clear about what he needs from love: honesty, support, independence—and someone who understands that his kids come first.

For anyone hoping to win his heart, one thing’s certain: you’ve got to love him for the man he is, not just the music he makes.