Described as the “Howard Stern of Hip Hop” Joe Budden who is a retired rapper, and now an On-air Personality (OAP) has had his broadcasting prowess felt across the hip hop community. Here is a quick rundown of his biography and net worth.
- Biography
Joe Budden was born on August 31, 1980, to Joseph Budden and Fay Southerland in Spanish Harlem in New York City. As a troubled youth, he was sent to Laurinburg Institute, which was a boarding school in North Carolina, and that was where he began to hone his skills as a rapper.
His first recognition as a rapper came from his 2003 hit single “Pump It Up”, and also as a member of the hip hop group, Slaughterhouse. He went on to be nominated for the Grammy Award in 2004, as well as other notable awards.
In 2018, he retired from rap and then began to work as a broadcaster, having a much-publicized run as a co-host on Everyday Struggle for Complex. He currently hosts The Joe Budden Podcast, released bi-weekly through Spotify and YouTube, and State of the Culture on Revolt.
- Net Worth and Investments
As of 2019, the net worth of the rapper turned broadcaster, which is $6 million. This net worth is an accumulated worth that has spanned over a decade. Joe Budden makes at least $400,000 to $500,000 a year as a broadcaster, as he makes thousands of dollars monthly from his podcasts in Spotify and Youtube. He also makes thousands of dollars from royalties that crimes with the use of his songs in movies and video games.
As of investments, Joe Budden runs a couple of shows that have also added to his huge payout. These shows, alongside his podcasts, helps maintain a steady stream of income for the rapper turned broadcaster.
