Rod Wave Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Rod Wave’s Net Worth?

With a net worth estimated at $4 million, Rod Wave is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter renowned for his powerful voice and significant contributions to the soul-trap genre. His impact was felt with the release of his initial studio albums, “Ghetto Gospel” (2019) and “Pray 4 Love” (2020), both of which achieved top 10 positions on the “Billboard” 200 chart. His deeply emotional lyrics, often highlighting his battles with mental health, hardships of poverty, and the stark truths of street life, strike a chord with his audience. “Heart on Ice,” his breakout single, exemplifies his talent for merging heartfelt lyrics with melodious sounds. His unique vocal style and fervent performances distinguish him within the modern rap landscape. In 2021, his third studio album, “SoulFly,” debuted at the top of the “Billboard” 200, further establishing his prominence in the music realm.

Early Life

Rod Wave, born Rodarius Marcell Green on August 27, 1999, in St. Petersburg, Florida, experienced parental separation during his elementary school years, leading to his mother’s primary influence in his upbringing. His father was engaged in illicit activities and faced over five years of imprisonment while Wave was still young. Facing economic difficulties, his mother struggled, which influenced Rod to partake in robbery and drug dealing as a teen. Graduating from Lakewood High School in 2017, he developed a passion for rap and hip-hop, citing influences from artists such as E-40, Chingy, Boosie Badazz, Chief Keef, Kanye West, and Kevin Gates.

Career

Rod Wave kicked off his music career in 2016 with the mixtape, “Hunger Games Vol. 1.” Following this, he released several independent mixtapes until he signed with Alamo Records. In June 2019, he dropped the mixtape “PTSD,” featuring the hit “Heart on Ice,” which became a sensation on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, climbing to the 25^th position on the “Billboard” Hot 100.

Shortly after, he launched his debut album, “Ghetto Gospel,” which peaked at #10 on the U.S. “Billboard” 200. He proceeded to create his second album, “Pray 4 Love,” which was released in April 2020 and debuted at #2 on the “Billboard” 200. In August of that same year, he released a deluxe edition of the album. Multiple tracks from this album made their way onto the “Billboard” Hot 100. That month, he was also recognized as part of the “XXL” 2020 Freshman Class, highlighting emerging talent in hip-hop.

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Much of 2020 saw Wave devoted to his third album’s production. In March 2021, he announced the album’s title, “SoulFly,” alongside its track list, releasing it shortly thereafter. The track “Tombstone” reached its peak at #11 on the Hot 100, marking his highest-charting single. During the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, he was honored with the Top New Artist Award.

In January 2022, Wave put out the single “Cold December.” By May of that year, he had released a freestyle over Future’s “Wait for U,” during which he announced that his fourth album would be titled “Beautiful Mind.” Released in August 2022, he subsequently embarked on a two-month tour, supported by artists Toosi and Mariah the Scientist. In mid-November, he shared an extended play “Jupiter’s Diary: 7 Day Theory,” featuring the song “Break My Heart,” which secured the #76 position on the charts.

Personal Life

Rod Wave is currently in a relationship with Kelsey, and together they welcomed twin daughters, reportedly named Kash and Mocha Green. He prefers to keep his personal and family affairs private, refraining from sharing details on his social media platforms.