Jack Harlow Net Worth

What is Jack Harlow's Net Worth?

Jack Harlow is an American rapper and songwriter who has a net worth of $5 million. Jack Harlow rose to fame in 2020 with his single "Whats Poppin." The same year, he released his debut studio album, "Thats What They All Say," which debuted at number five on the Billboard 200. Harlow had his first chart-topper in 2021, when he collaborated with Lil Nas X on the song "Industry Baby."

Early Life

Jack Harlow was born as Jackman Harlow on March 13, 1998 in Louisville, Kentucky to Brian and Maggie. He was brought up on a horse farm, and has a younger brother named Clayborn. Harlow is of Irish and French ancestry. At the age of 12, he began rapping, and used a microphone and laptop with his friend Copeland to record beats. Together, the boys made a CD called "Rippin' and Rappin'," which they sold copies of at Highland Middle School. In the seventh grade, Harlow made his first mixtape, entitled "Extra Credit." He also formed a group with his friends called Moose Gang. Throughout high school, Harlow performed sold-out shows at a number of Louisville venues, including Mercury Ballroom and the Haymarket Whiskey Bar.

Career Beginnings

Harlow released his first commercial EP, "The Handsome Harlow," in November of 2015. The next year, upon graduating from Atherton High School, he released a mixtape called "18"; it was the first album on his label Private Garden. In 2017, Harlow released the singles "Routine" and "Dark Knight," the latter of which became the lead single on his mixtape "Gazebo."

In 2018, Harlow moved to Atlanta, and took a job at the Georgia State University cafeteria to earn additional income. Shortly after this, he was introduced to DJ Drama, whose record label Generation Now he subsequently signed to. Harlow went on to release his major label debut mixtape, entitled "Loose." In 2019, he released the single "Thru the Night" and the mixtape "Confetti."

Commercial Breakthroughs

Harlow had his commercial breakthrough in January of 2020 when he released "Whats Poppin," the lead single from his EP "Sweet Action." Widely shared on TikTok, the song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was rereleased as a remix in June, while its music video racked up over 100 million views. Moreover, "Whats Poppin" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. Harlow continued his success with the single "Moana," featuring G-Eazy, and "Tyler Herro."

In December of 2020, Harlow put out his debut studio album, "Thats What They All Say." It includes guest appearances by a number of fellow artists, including Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, DaBaby, and Adam Levine. "Thats What They All Say" was a significant success, making it to number five on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Harlow's second studio album, "Come Home the Kids Miss You," released in March 2022 and debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, his second US top-five debut on the chart. In April 2023, he took to his social media accounts to announce his third album, "Jackman," which was released a few days later.

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Music Collaborations

Beyond his own music, Harlow has found great success in his collaborations with other artists. In 2018, he was featured alongside Sixteen and Lil James on Skeme's song "Get Sumn." A couple years later, he was featured alongside Post Malone and DaBaby on Saweetie's hit single "Tap In (Remix)," and was also featured alongside Lil Wayne and Quavo on City Girls' "Pussy Talk (Remix)." Harlow had his biggest hit yet in July of 2021, when he was featured on the Lil Nas X single "Industry Baby," and was also in the music video. The song went on to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Harlow his first chart-topping hit.

Style and Influences

Harlow's music has been noted for its combination of emotional earnestness and sense of fun, as well as for its recurring themes of sexuality, drug use, and partying. Additionally, critics have pointed out how his lyrics confront his own white privilege, while Harlow himself has acknowledged his own limitations in truly understanding the experience of racism.

In terms of musical influences, Harlow has cited a myriad of artists from various genres as inspirations for his work. They include rappers Drake, Eminem, and Lil Wayne, as well as Johnny Cash, Jesse McCartney, Willie Nelson, and Hall and Oates. Harlow has also cited film as a significant influence on his music, as he aims to make his songs into works that recall short movies. Among his favorite directors are Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese.

Activism and Charity

Harlow is involved in a number of charitable and activism-related causes. In 2020, he attended a Black Lives Matter rally to protest the police killing of Breonna Taylor, which happened in his hometown of Louisville. The following year, Harlow donated to numerous Louisville-based groups, including the Center for Women and Families, Metro United Way, and the Grace M. James Academy of Excellence. He also partnered with KFC and its parent company Yum! Brands to donate a quarter of a million dollars to the American Red Cross, in order to help those impacted by a deadly tornado in Western Kentucky.

In 2023, Harlow founded the Jack Harlow Foundation to reinvest in his hometown of Louisville.

Personal Life

In December 2022, it was reported that Jack is dating Dua Lipa.

Harlow made his acting debut in a remake of the 1992 film "White Men Can't Jump" which premiered on Hulu in May 2023. He also co-starred alongside Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in the Apple TV+ movie "The Instigators."