Soulja Boy Net Worth
Soulja Boy Net Worth: $30 million.
What is Soulja Boy Net Worth?
Formerly known as “Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em,” Soulja Boy is a US rapper with an estimated net worth of $30 million.
The 31-year-old native of Illinois, Chicago is a prominent member of the US hip hop industry who became very popular in 2007 after releasing a hit track “Crank That (Soulja Boy).”
The song peaked at # 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, staying there for 7 long non-conservative weeks.
His other best songs of all time include “Kiss Me Thru The Phone,” “Pretty Boy Swag,” “Rick & Morty, ” and “Turn My Swag On.” Combined, the Stacks on Deck record label signee made dozens of millions of dollars.
Apart from being a rapper, Soulja Boy also does many other things most of which revolve around the media and entertainment industry. For example, he is also a songwriter, singer, record producer, disk jockey, and actor.
- School Gyrls(2009)—a film.
- The Game(2009)—TV series.
- David’s Vlog: We Almost Got Killed For This! (2016)—-a TV series.
- Officer Down(2013)—-a film.
When it comes to his entrepreneurship pursuits, Soulja Boy is currently vending a line of watches online.
The deep-voiced rapper also announced recently his intentions to sell dishwashing soap from a company called Soap Shop.
He has also, in the past, tried to distribute his video game console known as the “SouljaGames.”
However, he had to discontinue the product just a few weeks after launching it online due to quality issues as well as copyright and/or patent trouble with Nintendo.
Summary
– Soulja Boy Net worth: $32 million.
– Full Name: DeAndre Cortez Way.
– Date of birth: July 28, 1990.
– Gender: Male.
– Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
– Height: 1.73 m
– Professions: Singer-songwriter, rapper, DJ, Record Producer, Actor, and Entrepreneur.
– Nationality: American.
Key Facts
- Soulja Boy is the owner of Souljawatch, a website that sells a wide range of watches including men’s watches, women’s watches, dive watches, field watches, mechanical watches, etc.
- The rapper faced legal action from Nintendo allegedly for launching a video game console with games stolen from the Japanese gaming brand.
- He has a professional website known as “souljaboy.live.”
- His Zodiac sign is Leo.
- Soulja Boy has 11.8 million, 6.9 million, and 2.5 million followers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, respectively.
Early Life:
Soulja Boy’s parents divorced when he was only 6 years old. Following the divorce that saw his mother disappear from his life, the rapper and his father moved to Atlanta, Georgia.
Here, his dad supported his music career by converting a room in his house into a studio for his son. The studio had only a computer and microphone and those were enough to turn the boy into a superstar.
Career:
Soulja Boy began his career in 2004 after his father gave him a recording studio to explore his musical ambitions.
After posting his songs on SoundClick, and receiving positive reviews from his fans, the rapper opened a YouTube account where he posted the souljaboytellem.com (2007) album.
The album contains Crank That(Soulja Boy) the rap song that made the rapper rise to prominence.
His journey to success has not been without controversies and hiccups. For example, many people criticized his earlier songs for being very simplistic and superficial, as well as lacking substance.
He also beefed with a lot of musicians including Ice T, Chris Brown, and Tyger. He has also fallen out with Drake, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Lil Yatchy, Shia LaBeouf, and Quavo in the past.
Personal Life:
Soulja Boy comes from a small family. His father is called Tracy Way while his estranged mother is Carlisa.
He has three younger brothers, two of whom are his half brothers. These are; John Way(younger brother), Deion Jenkins (younger half-brother), and Tracy Jenkins (younger half-brother).
Earning Highlights:
In 2010, Soulja Boy made it to the list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings by Forbes after making $7 million.
He made much of the money from his ringtone downloads and music tours. In 2016, the rapper entered into a 5-year endorsement deal with World Poker Fund Holdings. According to credible reports, the deal resulted in some $400 million finding its way into his bank account.
Real Estate:
Soulja boy owns a $4.9 million mansion in Los Angeles(Agoura Hills) which is his primary residence.
He also possesses a subway restaurant, in the same state, that he bought in 2018 for an undisclosed price.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):
1. What’s Soulja Boy’s real name?
Soulja Boy’s real name is DeAndre Cortez Way
2. What’s Soulja Boy’s net worth?
Soulja Boy has a net worth of $32 million.
3. Is Soulja Boy married?
Soulja Boy is not married.
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