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Jason Derulo On Investments and Learning from Experience
One choice jumps ahead, Jason Derulo admits, even though not all his money moves worked out perfectly. That night in Las Vegas, under flashing lights, he stood onstage at the 2026 American Music Awards and shared a quiet truth – Rocket Carwash had outshined every move he’d ever made.
The man behind “Want to Want Me” let it slip between pauses, voice steady but soft. Not fame, not records, not tours – but soap, water, machines… those brought the clearest win. While cameras rolled, he nodded toward something real: profit found in suds and spinning brushes. A year full of risks, yet this one paid off louder than applause. “My best investment was Rocket Carwash,” he shared. “That’s something I’m really proud of – it worked out very well.”
A Growing Business
Membership fees keep the lights on at Rocket Carwash, Derulo said. Its climb? Fueled by folks signing up month after month. Right now, it’s worth sits near two billion dollars – this stands out as a key win in his career.
Learning From Setbacks
Even so, the 36-year-old performer admitted some bets didn’t pay off. Yet he’s had wins too – just not every time. “I’ve made a lot of bad investments too,” he admitted. “More things go wrong than right.”
Still, he pointed out something key – getting things right every time isn’t what makes you succeed.
“You really only need one to go well,” he said. “If you get more than one, that’s great – but just one good outcome can make a big difference.”
Passion Comes First
Fame isn’t the goal, even though Derulo backed Rumble Boxing, Catch LA, also a pro volleyball squad. What counts sits deeper than profit lines. Fulfillment, for him, lives in playing music and being on stage. What matters most shows up when he performs.
What Truly Matters
According to Derulo, success is not defined by earnings or business deals. “That’s what passion is. That’s what happiness is,” he said. “It’s not about money or how much you make.” He added that music remains the most important part of his life, giving him a sense of purpose beyond financial success.
Music means more to Jason Derulo than any profit ever could. Though money moves fast, it doesn’t move him like melody does. Wins happen, sure, yet losses remind him how fragile fortune is. Still, what fills his days isn’t numbers on a screen – it’s lyrics, rhythm, the rush of creation. In quiet moments, he returns not to ledgers, but to song.
