Yellowman - Famous Musician

Yellowman Net Worth

$500,000

Yellowman is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall DJ who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Born in Kingston, Jamaica in January 1957, Yellowman became popular in the 198s with his series of hit singles. He made history as the first dancehall artist signed to a major American label and was credited with helping reggae artists gain recognition in the hip-hop community.

Key facts:

  • Yellowman is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall DJ.
  • He became popular in Jamaica in the 198s with a series of popular singles.
  • Yellowman won The Tastee Talent Contest in Jamaica and became the first dancehall artist signed to a major American label.
  • His debut studio album, "Mister Yellowman", was released in 1982.
  • Yellowman has been credited with helping reggae artists become embraced by the hip-hop community.
  • His popular single, "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng", has been sampled by artists such as Sublime, Tupac Shakur, KRS-One, Notorious B.I.G., Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Blackstar.
  • In 1982, Yellowman was diagnosed with skin cancer and given a prognosis of three years to live. However, he recovered from the disease.

Basic Information About Yellowman

CategoryCelebrities β€Ί DJs
ProfessionsSinger, Musician, Songwriter
Net worth$500,000
Date of birth1956-01-15 (68 years old)
Place of birthKingston
NationalityJamaica
GenderMale
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