Harper Hempel is the girlfriend of Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray. Apart from this, she is a social media marketer, former volleyball athlete, photographer, and social media personality who remained in the news all for negative reasons when their controversial video went viral on social media back in March 2020.
Early life
Harper was born on August 31st, 1996 in Lexington Kentucky. She is Christian and of mixed ethnicity and grew up with her brother Conner Hempel who is a Harvard graduate. Her father Rich Hempel is the owner and c- founder of the company e-coach. The company offers high-level instructions to NBA coaches through a virtual platform.
There is not much information available about her other family members. Harper hasn’t shared much about her but it is believed that she completed her high school education at the Ryle high school in her hometown Lexington, Kentucky. She was an active part of her school’s volleyball team.
She later went on to join the Gotten School of Business, University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in Marketing and digital media. While in her sophomore year, she joined the college volleyball team. She has not shared any more about her other qualifications, skills, and expertise.
Harper Hempel Career
Harper is a graduate of marketing and media degree and has built her profession in the same. She works as a social media marketer and businesswoman and has been an athlete who did play volleyball throughout her school as well as college years but did not pursue the same as her career.
She is also a professional photographer. It had been her long-time hobby and she finally pursued it. She currently owns a photography company under the name “Harper Hempel Photography” located in Kentucky, which specializes in portrait shots.
There is not much information available regarding her jobs and positions over the years but it is known that she joined All Social Jessie as social media marketing manager in 2019. As of 2020, she works as the social media community manager for Fact & Fiction. She also takes up consultancies for handling social media.
Controversy
In 2019, Harper found herself embroiled in a sex tape scandal when a video featuring her boyfriend, Jamal, was unexpectedly released on his Instagram account. Up until then, the couple had maintained a high level of privacy regarding their relationship. However, the emergence of the video thrust them into the spotlight, attracting significant media attention.
Unfortunately, the incident led to online trolling and the circulation of various memes across the internet. Jamal explained that the video had been disclosed by an individual who allegedly hacked his account. Both Harper and Jamal endured considerable mental strain as a result, prompting them to take a temporary break from social media.
Harper took swift action by deleting her Instagram account immediately after the incident. She turned to Twitter to respectfully request that people delete the video, emphasizing that it was a private and sensitive matter for her. Currently, Harper has reactivated her Instagram account and actively shares content once again.
Harper Hempel Biography |
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| Real Name | Harper Hempel |
| Birth Date | August 30, 1996 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Union, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Volleyball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimetres – 172 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 56 kg – in Pounds – 123 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Richard Hempel |
| Mother | Colleen Hempel |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Conner Hempel |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | – |
| College | Kentucky University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | Yes |
| Who is her boyfriend? | Jamal Murray |
Personal life
She is currently in a relationship with NBA basketball player, Jamal Murrey. The two met in 2015 in their sophomore year at the University of Kentucky while both of them were athletes for their college. They have been dating ever since. They are currently in a long-distance relationship. Harper is close friends with her college volleyball teammates Anna Nyberg, Meredith Klare, Alex Schluter, and Lauren Hollman.
She has been on several trips with her girlfriends. Recently her family added a new member to their family. Her brother recently married a petite fashion model Olivia Rink. Harper is known to be a travel enthusiast and she loves to collect shoes. She currently lives in Kentucky with her family.
Social media
Harper enjoys a huge following on her social media accounts. She got famous for being the girlfriend of Jamal Murrey. After her Instagram controversy, she gained a large number of followers. Currently, she has a following of 71k on her Instagram. She has maintained an aesthetic profile and likes to post about her daily life, friends, and trips.
Harper Hempel Net worth
Harper leads a luxurious lifestyle with a lot of travel and trips, luxury cars, staying at premium hotels and resorts, etc. She sources her income through her social media consultancy and photography business which has led her to afford a luxurious lifestyle. Her income as of 2023 is estimated to be approximately more than $1 million.
Trivia
- Harper was captain of her school volleyball team for three years in a row.
- She faced a lot of mental distress after the Instagram controversy and also lost her job.
- Harper was an instructional coach for the Northern Kentucky volleyball club in 2017.
- She was an intern at the Kentucky innovation network in her final year of her college.
