Jimi Ono is an American musical artist based in Los Angeles. She recently made headlines by accusing her ex-boyfriend Drake Bell of domestic abuse.
The blonde beauty took to Tik Tok to share her story saying,
“First off I’d like to start out by saying, I don’t really care if anyone believes me, as this is my story and my life, and something that I went through.”
“It wasn’t until recently that I actually realized that abuse isn’t something that all women have to go through.”
“I moved in with him, I was singing. It wasn’t until about a year when the verbal abuse started. And when I say verbal abuse, imagine the worst type of verbal abuse you could ever imagine, and that was what I got.”
“It then turned to physical — hitting, throwing, everything.”
“At the pinnacle of it, he drug [sic] me down the stairs of our house on Los Feliz. My face hit every step on the way down. I have photos of this,” she said.
Drake Bell has denied the allegations saying he plans to consider “legal options” in light of the accusations.
What is Drake Bell’s ex-girlfriend Jimi Ono family background? Who is Jimi Ono dating now? What are Jimi Ono nationality and ethnicity?
Here is what we know so far. As we begin with Jimi Ono wiki, bio, age, height, continue reading to learn more about her dating life, partner, and Instagram latest updates.
| Name | Jimi Ono |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Height | 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Net Worth | Under Review |
| Married/Dating | n/a |
| Partner/Boyfriend | n/a |
Birth Name/ Real Name
Jimi Ono real name is Melissa Lingafelt.
How old is Jimi Ono? (Age)
Born in the year 1989, Jimi Ono is currently 30 years old. Her birthday is on December 20.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Jimi Ono Instagram
You can follow Jimi Ono on Instagram under the User ID @jimi_ono. She has over 6.7k followers on Instagram.
Her Instagram feeds are filled with aesthetics pictures of herself and music promotion. She occasionally posts photos of her dogs on the platform.
Residence
Los Angeles, California
Jimi Ono Nationality
Jimi Ono nationality is American.
Educational Background
n/a
Career Background
Besides singing, the 30-year-old also has a background in acting. She has appeared in College (2008), Drake Bell: I Know (2006) and The Miss Teen USA Pageant (2006).
Speaking of her beauty pageant career, Jimi Ono became Miss Teen North Carolina 2006. The same year she competed against 50 other girls for the title of Miss Teen USA 2006 in Palm Springs, California. She became the first runner-up losing the crown to Katie Blair of Montana.
The former beauty queen also worked as a Ford Model with Robert Black Agenzy/AZ.
Jimi has released roughly a dozen songs. Her most recent songs include I’m Alright (2019), 123 (2020), Losing feeling (2018), and more.
Body Measurements
She has a documented body measurements of 32-24-35.
How tall is Jimi Ono? (Height)
Drake Bell’s ex-girlfriend Jimi Ono stands tall at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Weight
At 5′ 9″, Jimi Ono weight is between 131 – 160 lbs.
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Blonde
Jimi Ono Boyfriend, Dating, Married
Drake Bell and ex-girlfriend Jimi Ono began dating she was 16 years old and homeschooled. The two were together from August 2006 to February 2009.
While accusing Drake Bell of abuse, Jimi also claimed Bell had sex with a 15-year-old when he was 20. On her recent Instagram story, she added, “Everyone that really knows me and has been a friend of mine for the past 15 years, knows all too well of the abuse that Drake Bell put me through.”
“I have so many witnesses, I have photos, it was my life. If you don’t believe me, it is clear to me what kind of person you are, and I don’t need that on my side.”
“Nobody wants attention from abuse!!!!!!!. I hope this gives girls the strength to come out about their experiences with him because I know for a fact he has hundreds of victims.”
However, she hasn’t shared any photos yet.
In response to her accusations, Drake Bell said,
“As our relationship ended — more than a decade ago — we, unfortunately, both called each other terrible names, as often happens when couples are breaking up. But that is it.”
“Clearly, Melissa still felt close enough to me just last year that she was comfortable reaching out to ask me to provide her with financial support during a tough time (which I did)”.
“I do not know if today’s behavior is some kind of misguided quest for more money or attention. But I cannot and will not allow these offensive and defamatory allegations to go unchallenged and I am reviewing my legal options.”
Jimi Ono Ethnicity/ Race
Jimi Ono ethnicity is Caucasian.
Jimi Ono Wiki Bio and Other Facts
- Jimi Ono, real name Melissa Lingafelt, was born and raised in North Carolina.
- She first rose to the spotlight as Miss teen North Carolina 2006.
- She was as voted Miss Photogenic by the public at the Miss Teen USA 2006 pageant.
- Lingafelt even became the first runner up of the show.
- Drake Bell and ex-girlfriend Jimi Ono dated for two years when they were young.
- Ono recently accused Bell of verbal and physical abuse during their relationship.
- The Drake & Josh star has appeared in multiple TV shows including Drake and Josh, The Amanda Show, etc. He has an estimated net worth of $600 thousand as per Celebrity Net Worth.
