Rod Wave Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Rod Wave’s Net Worth?

An American rapper, singer, and songwriter, Rod Wave boasts a net worth of $4 million. He is recognized for his powerful voice and is a pioneer in the soul-trap genre. Wave gained prominence with his first two studio albums, “Ghetto Gospel” (2019) and “Pray 4 Love” (2020), both of which achieved top 10 positions on the “Billboard” 200. His emotional lyrics often delve into themes of mental health, poverty, and the grim realities of street life, striking a chord with many listeners. The breakthrough single, “Heart on Ice,” exemplifies his talent for combining heartfelt lyrics with melodic sounds. His unique voice and fervent performances have distinguished him in today’s rap landscape. In 2021, he released his third studio album, “SoulFly,” which debuted at #1 on the “Billboard” 200, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the music scene.

Early Life

Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green on August 27, 1999, in St. Petersburg, Florida, experienced his parents’ separation during elementary school, leading to his mother primarily raising him. His father, who was engaged in illicit activities, faced incarceration for over five years during Wave’s childhood. Rod’s mother struggled financially, while he, as a teenager, became involved in robbery and drug dealing. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 2017 and developed an affinity for rap and hip-hop, drawing inspiration from artists such as E-40, Chingy, Boosie Badazz, Chief Keef, Kanye West, and Kevin Gates.

Career

Rod Wave kicked off his career in 2016 with the release of his mixtape, “Hunger Games Vol. 1.” Following this, he launched several independent mixtapes before signing with Alamo Records. In June 2019, he dropped the mixtape “PTSD,” which featured “Heart on Ice,” a track that gained immense popularity on YouTube and TikTok, eventually reaching the 25^th position on the “Billboard” Hot 100.

A few months later, his debut album, “Ghetto Gospel,” was released, peaking at #10 on the U.S. “Billboard” 200. He subsequently began crafting his second album, “Pray 4 Love,” which came out in April 2020, debuting at #2 on the “Billboard” 200. In August of the same year, he released a deluxe version of the album, featuring several songs that charted on the “Billboard” Hot 100. That month, Wave was also honored with a spot on the “XXL” 2020 Freshman Class list that celebrates emerging hip-hop artists.

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For much of the end of 2020, Wave focused on his third album, revealing its track list in March 2021 along with its title “SoulFly.” Shortly after, he released the album, and the track “Tombstone” became his highest-charting single, peaking at #11 on the Hot 100. In 2021, he received the Top New Artist Award at the “Billboard” Music Awards.

In January 2022, Wave dropped the single “Cold December.” Later, in May, he shared a freestyle of Future’s “Wait for U,” mentioning that his fourth album would be titled “Beautiful Mind.” Released in August 2022, Wave then embarked on a tour that lasted nearly two months later that year, with Toosi and Mariah the Scientist as opening acts. In mid-November, he unveiled an extended play dubbed “Jupiter’s Diary: 7 Day Theory,” featuring the track “Break My Heart,” which achieved #76 on the charts.

Personal Life

Rod Wave is currently in a relationship with a woman named Kelsey, with whom he has twin daughters, reportedly named Kash and Mocha Green. He maintains privacy concerning his personal and family life, opting not to share details on social media.