Joey Badass is a very popular hip hop artist who has sold a massive number of albums and has received many awards for so. He has also acted in movies as well. One of his popular roles were when he appeared in the critically acclaimed popular show Mr. Robot starring Rami Malek. It changed everything for Joey; he went to play many more crucial roles in movies and shows. From various income streams he has raked in more than $7 million dollars in 2024 and his net worth is estimated more than that.
Biography
| Name | Joey Badass |
| Net Worth 2023 | $8 Million |
| Age | 27 Years Old |
| Annual Salary | $0.5 Million + |
| Profession | Rapper/Actor |
| Gender | Male |
| Real Name | Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott |
| Nickname | Joey BadA$$ |
| Date Of Birth | January 20, 1995 |
| Birth Place | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Indigo |
| Daughter | Indigo Rain |
| Girlfriend | Vashtie Kola |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Brooklyn, New York |
| Debut Album | 1999 (2012) |
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Joey Badass’ debut studio album, B4.DA.$$, was released in 2015 to critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number five on the US Billboard 200 chart. Joey Badass is known for his lyrical abilities and his commitment to social activism; he has been involved in various charitable organizations throughout his career.
Early Life
Jo-Vonie “Joey” Badass-Tatum who’s more popularly known with the name Joey Badass, is an American rapper and actor. He co-founded hip hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released three mixtapes, as well as his debut studio album, B4.DA.$$. which was released on January 20, 2015. In July 2016, Badass was featured on XXL’s annual Top 10 Freshman list.
Badass was born Jo-Vonie Tatum on January 20, 1995 in Brooklyn, New York City. His mother is African American while his father is of Jamaican descent. When he was 2-year-old, his family moved to the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood where he would spend the majority of his childhood. As a teenager, Badass began writing poetry and songs while attending Edward R Murrow High School. It was here that he met Capital Steez – who would later become a fellow member of Pro Era – with the two bonding over their shared love for hip hop. In 2009, both Steez and Badass created YouTube channels under the names “jayOhVee” and started posting freestyle videos and tracks that they had recorded in high school.
Career
Joey Badass released his debut album, B4.DA.$$ in 2015 to critical acclaim and commercial success. It was preceded by the singles “Big Dusty” and “Hazeus View”, which both received positive reviews from music critics that’s what paved the way for his success that he is in 2023. Let’s review his career in each year below.
Badass has cited several influences on his music, including Nas, MF DOOM, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest and Joey Bada$$ Souls of Mischief. He is also a follower of the Five-Percent Nation. In July 2016, Badass was featured on Complex’s “10 New York Rappers You Need to Know” list. In October 2016, he was ranked at number 98 on XXL’s “2016 Freshmen List”. In December 2016, he was included in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for music for 2017.
- In 2009 at the age of 14, Badass started rapping under the name “JayOhVee”.
- In 2010, Joey Badass uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name “Joey Bada”. One of his tracks caught the attention of record producer Jon Walker (of Cinematic Music Group), who then helped him sign a record deal with Universal Music Group’s subsidiary label Justice League Music Group.
- In 2012, Joey Badass along with Dyemond Lewis and Capital Steez went on their first US tour called PEEP: The Aproject Tour which spanned from April 13 to June 9 covered a massive number of audiences across North America.
- He played the role of Leon in popular TV show Mr. Robot 2013-2019 which is one of the highly rewatched TV shows.
- In 2019-2021 he starred in another TV show Grown-ish.
- In 2022 he has done movies, music videos and TV shows and the popular one being Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021-2022).
- In 2024 he would be seen in music videos again and much more is already in the production for Joey Badass which yet has to see the light of completion.
Net Worth
The net worth of Joey Badass in 2024 is estitated $8 million including his assets, brand deals and popular TV projects he has done. Here is the last 5 years breakdown of his net worth
| Net Worth In 2023 | $7 Million |
| Net Worth In 2022 | $6 Million |
| Net Worth In 2021 | $5 Million |
| Net Worth In 2020 | $4.5 Million |
| Net Worth In 2019 | $3.5 Million |
Personal Life
Joey Badass, born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, is an American rapper and actor. He is a member of the hip hop collective Pro Era, with whom he has released two mixtapes. His debut studio album, B4.DA.$$, was released in 2015 to critical acclaim. He has since appeared on several television shows like Mr. Robot, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021-2022). He has few projects lined up for 2024 season.
Badass was born on January 20, 1995, in Brooklyn, New York City. His father is Jamaican and his mother is African-American. He was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. As a child, Badass was heavily influenced by Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes. He attended Edward R. Murrow High School, where he met fellow Pro Era members CJ Fly and Capital Steez.
Endorsement
Joey Badass is one of the hottest young rappers in the game right now, and his endorsements are highly sought after. He recently signed a deal with Adidas, and his endorsement is helping to sell a lot of product. His unique style and flow have made him a favorite among many young people, and his music speaks to a generation that is often overlooked. Joey’s endorsement is helping Adidas to reach a new audience, and his influence is helping to sell a lot of merchandise.
