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Publish date: 2024-08-06

What is Juelz Santana’s Net Worth?

Juelz Santana is a rapper and member of the East Coast hip hop group the Diplomats. According to reports, he has a net worth of $1 million. He gained mainstream recognition in 2002 for his appearances on fellow rapper Cam’ron’s singles “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma,” both of which made it into the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. He has released two solo albums, “From Me to U” and “What the Game’s Been Missing!,” both of which were top-ten Billboard 200 hits.

Juelz Santana: Early Life and Career

Juelz Santana was born in New York City on February 18, 1982. He grew up in Harlem and began rapping at the age of five. By 12, he had formed a duo with his friend Malik called Draftpick. The pair performed around the city, winning at the Apollo Theater on Amateur Night twice. They were eventually signed to Priority Records and released a single called “Play Ruff” featuring Tracey Lee and Memphis Bleek.

The Diplomats and Juelz Santana

Juelz Santana joined the hip hop group the Diplomats in 1998 after being introduced to rapper Cam’ron. The group released its debut album “Diplomatic Immunity” in 2003, which topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The group released “Diplomatic Immunity 2” in 2004 and went on hiatus due to artistic differences, but later signed with Interscope Records and E1 Music. In 2018, the Diplomats went on tour and released a new album called “Diplomatic Ties.”

Juelz Santana’s Rise to Mainstream Recognition

Juelz Santana gained mainstream recognition in 2002 after contributing to Cam’ron’s album “Come Home with Me.” Santana’s appearances on the tracks “Welcome to New York City,” “Hey Ma,” and “Oh Boy” helped the latter two songs make it onto the Billboard Hot 100. Santana and Cam’ron’s collaboration on “Oh Boy” also earned them a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

A year later, Santana released his mixtape “Final Destination,” which he followed up with his debut album “From Me to U.” The album peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It also produced the single “Dipset (Santana’s Town),” which earned Santana and Cam’ron another Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Juelz Santana’s Music Career

In 2004, Santana released “Mic Check,” the lead single from his upcoming second album, which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, he released “There it Go (The Whistle Song),” which became his highest-charting single to date, reaching number six on the Hot 100 and number three on the Hot Rap tracks chart. Santana’s second album, “What the Game’s Been Missing!,” debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold.

Despite working on his third album, “Born to Lose, Built to Win,” in 2008 and releasing several singles, the album was ultimately never released. Santana collaborated on Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter III,” which earned him a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year in 2009. In 2013, Santana released his first solo work in eight years, the mixtape “God Will’n,” as well as several singles and music videos.

Juelz Santana Forms Skull Gang Hip Hop Collective

In 2008, Juelz Santana formed the hip hop collective Skull Gang. The group released several projects including the mixtape “Takeover,” a Christmas-themed collaborative album called “A Tribute to Bad Santa Starring Mike Epps,” and their self-titled debut album in 2009.

Juelz Santana’s Run-ins with the Law

In early 2011, Juelz Santana’s Bergenfield, New Jersey recording studio was raided, resulting in his arrest on multiple charges relating to firearm possession and drug distribution. Later that year, he was also charged with disorderly conduct and making terrorist threats.

In March of 2018, Santana was found carrying a loaded handgun and oxycodone pills at the Newark Liberty International Airport. After fleeing the scene and being on the run for three days, he turned himself into authorities. He was ultimately sentenced to 27 months in prison and one year of supervised release, but was released early after serving 17 months.

Juelz Santana’s Relationship with Kimbella Vanderhee

Juelz Santana was in an on-and-off relationship with hip hop model Kimbella Vanderhee starting in 2009. The couple eventually tied the knot in 2019, and they now have three children together named Juelz, Bella, and Santana.

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