Lil Scrappy Net Worth

What Is Lil Scrappy's Net Worth? 

Lil Scrappy is an American rap artist who has a net worth of $900 thousand. Lil Scrappy emerged from Atlanta's vibrant hip-hop scene in the early 2000s. Initially gaining recognition through his association with producer Lil Jon, Scrappy became one of the prominent faces of the crunk movement with his aggressive delivery and energetic performances.

His breakthrough came with the 2004 hit single "No Problem," followed by his debut album "Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live" in 2006, which featured collaborations with established artists like 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Young Buck. The album's commercially successful singles "Money in the Bank" and "Gangsta Gangsta" helped cement his position in Southern hip-hop.

Throughout his career, Scrappy released several mixtapes and albums including "Prince of the South" and "Tha Grustle," while collaborating with artists across the hip-hop spectrum. His distinctive voice and authentic street narratives earned him a loyal fanbase.

Beyond music, Lil Scrappy expanded his presence through reality television, most notably on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," which introduced him to broader audiences. This visibility helped sustain his relevance even as the crunk movement faded.

Despite facing industry challenges and personal setbacks, Scrappy maintained his presence in hip-hop while transitioning into entrepreneurship and television.

Early Life

Lil Scrappy was born Darryl Kevin Richardson II on January 19, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lil Scrappy's father, Darryl Sr., unfortunately, left the family before he was born. He was then raised by his single mother, Momma Dee, along with his siblings, and attended a military school in California. Scrappy began writing song lyrics at just nine years old, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already rapping and wowing neighborhood crowds of his peers. Scrappy's music was at first an underground and grassroots effort. He recorded his own mixtapes and CDs and sold them at flea markets and strip clubs. Soon, he was performing for local teenagers at Club Legacy in Atlanta.

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Career

Lil Scrappy was discovered by BME Recordings exec Vince Phillips and producer and performer Lil Jon while performing at the Club Legacy bar in Atlanta. Lil Scrappy then became one of the first signings to Lil Jon's BME Recordings. He released "The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy" in 2004. The album was a "split release," with Trillville's songs representing one side of the disc and Lil Scrappy's songs on the other. The album went on to reach #12 on the "Billboard" 200 chart.

In 2006, Lil Scrappy co-produced his first album, "Bred 2 Die, Born 2 Live," with fellow artist 50 Cent, under the labels BME Records and Reprise Records, as well as G-Unit Records. The album, produced by Lil Jon, featured appearances by Lil Jon, 50 Cent, Three 6 Mafia, and other big names in the rap world.

His first single, "Money in the Bank," featuring Young Buck, peaked at #28 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart. The song became Lil Scrappy's biggest solo hit and his second top-30 single. "Money in the Bank" was Lil Scrappy's most commercially successful single to date in the United States. "Gangsta Gangsta," the second single from the album, features Lil Jon as well. The third single from "Bred 2 Die, Born 2 Live" was "Oh Yeah (Work)," featuring E-40 and Sean Paul (also known today as Sean P.).

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Lil Scrappy released a second album, "Prince of the South," on May 13, 2008. The album was released through Real Talk Entertainment. In April 2009, Lil Scrappy joined the label Disturbing Tha Peace. By this time, Scrappy had ventured into acting and was in the midst of filming a motion picture, the hip-hop drama "Just Another Day."

He was expected to tour and promote his fourth studio album, "Tha Grustle," after filming wrapped. But by November 2011, the album had been shelved. Lil Scrappy announced he'd left Disturbing Tha Peace and that the album would finally be released in 2012 by the label Bonzi Records.

In September 2009, Lil Scrappy released a single, "Addicted To Money," but it failed to chart. A few weeks later, he released another single, "Bad (That's Her.)" The song featured Stuey Rock, but it also failed to reach the "Billboard" charts. Both singles were dubbed as promos.

"Prince of the South 2," Scrappy's second independent album, was released on October 19, 2010, through Real Talk Entertainment. He later released two more albums: "Tha Grustle" in 2012 and "Confident" in 2018. In addition to his musical career, Lil Scrappy has appeared on 10 seasons of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" since 2012.

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Personal Life

Scrappy was previously engaged to fellow rapper Diamond Carpentero and shares a daughter, Emani, with longtime on-again, off-again partner Erica Dixon, a fellow cast member on "Love & Hip Hop." Despite a rocky romantic history, the two have remained focused on co-parenting their daughter.

In 2017, Lil Scrappy married Adizia "Bambi" Benson, also of "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta." The couple has since welcomed three children together: Breland (born 2018), Xylo (born 2020), and a third child born in 2021. Their relationship has also been a frequent storyline on the show, blending family life with reality TV fame.

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