Remy Ma Net Worth

What Is Remy Ma's Net Worth?

Remy Ma is an American rapper, songwriter, actress, television personality, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $4 million.

Remy Ma rose to prominence as a member of Terror Squad, the hip-hop collective led by Fat Joe. Her breakout moment came on the group's 2004 single "Lean Back," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination. She released her debut solo album, "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story," in 2006, producing the singles "Whuteva" and "Conceited (There's Something About Remy)."

Remy's career was interrupted when she was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2008 following a 2007 shooting. She served six years before being released in 2014 and subsequently mounted a successful comeback. Reuniting with Fat Joe, she scored another major hit with 2016's "All the Way Up," which was certified multi-Platinum and earned two Grammy nominations.

Beyond recording, Remy became a longtime cast member of "Love & Hip Hop: New York," hosted "State of the Culture" and "My True Crime Story," founded the Chrome 23 battle-rap league, and expanded into acting. In 2025, she launched the Remy Network, a streaming platform focused on hip-hop culture and independent creators. She also returned to releasing music at a faster pace in 2026 with singles including "Put Em On," "W.Y.F.L.," and "Wanna Go."

Early Life

Remy Ma was born Reminisce Smith on May 30, 1980, in The Bronx, New York City. She grew up in the Castle Hill Projects in a household affected by substance abuse and took on significant responsibility for her younger siblings while she was still a child.

Writing poetry became an outlet for the difficulties she experienced growing up, and she eventually turned that writing ability toward rap. Her skills attracted the attention of Bronx rapper Big Pun, who became her mentor.

Performing under the name Remy Martin, she appeared on Big Pun's posthumously released 2000 album "Yeeeah Baby," including the songs "Ms. Martin" and "You Was Wrong."

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Terror Squad and "Lean Back"

After Big Pun died in 2000, Fat Joe brought Remy into Terror Squad. She appeared on the group's 2004 album "True Story," delivering one of the defining verses on "Lean Back."

"Lean Back" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot Rap Songs charts. The track turned Remy into a nationally recognized rapper and earned Terror Squad a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Remy released her debut solo album, "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story," in February 2006. The album reached #33 on the Billboard 200, #2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, and #7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Its best-known songs included "Whuteva," "Conceited (There's Something About Remy)," and "Feels So Good," featuring Ne-Yo. Remy subsequently left Universal and parted ways professionally with Terror Squad after becoming dissatisfied with the promotion of her album.

Prison and Career Comeback

Remy's career came to an abrupt halt following a July 2007 shooting in Manhattan. In March 2008, she was convicted of first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and attempted coercion. She was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Remy continued writing and releasing material while incarcerated. She was released from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility on August 1, 2014, after serving approximately six years.

She wasted little time returning to music, releasing the mixtape "I'm Around" in October 2014 and rebuilding relationships within the industry. By 2015, she and Fat Joe had reconciled professionally and began recording together again.

That reunion produced "All the Way Up," featuring French Montana and Infared. Released in 2016, the song became one of the biggest hits of Remy's career, reaching #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Grammy nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

Fat Joe and Remy released their collaborative album "Plata O Plomo" in February 2017.

"ShETHER" and Later Music

In February 2017, Remy released "ShETHER," a nearly seven-minute diss track aimed at Nicki Minaj. The song became one of the most discussed rap records of the year and reignited interest in battle-oriented female hip-hop.

Later in 2017, Remy released "Wake Me Up," featuring Lil' Kim. She followed it in 2018 with "Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)," featuring Chris Brown, "Company," featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and "New Thang," a collaboration with French Montana.

Although she did not release another full-length solo album during the following years, Remy continued recording. Her releases included "GodMother" in 2021, a remix of Connie Diiamond's "Ghetto & Ratchet" in 2023, and "Outta Control" with Fat Joe and Cool & Dre in 2024.

Her pace accelerated again in 2025 and 2026. She appeared on "Conceited (What The F**k)" with Beaumont and released tracks including "W.Y.F.L.," "Ever Since U Left Me (Big Bronx Remix)," "Put Em On," and "Wanna Go." "Put Em On" was released independently through Reminisce Records.

Chrome 23

In 2022, Remy founded Chrome 23, a battle-rap league originally created to provide a major platform for female battle rappers. The name is derived from chromosome 23.

Chrome 23 debuted with the "Queens Get the Money" event in New York and subsequently staged competitions featuring prominent battle rappers including 40 B.A.R.R.S., Ms. Hustle, Jaz the Rapper, Geechi Gotti, Hitman Holla, Eazy the Block Captain, Shotgun Suge, and others.

The league expanded beyond its original women-focused concept while continuing to emphasize high-profile matchups and large cash prizes. Chrome 23 remained active into 2025 and became one of Remy's most significant entrepreneurial projects outside traditional recording and television.

Television and Acting Career

Remy joined "Love & Hip Hop: New York" during its sixth season in 2015. Her relationship with Papoose, her return from prison, and the rebuilding of her music career became major storylines on the VH1 series.

The couple later starred in the spinoff "Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies." Remy also appeared in "Love & Hip Hop" specials and made recurring appearances across the franchise.

From 2018 to 2020, she hosted Revolt's hip-hop talk show "State of the Culture." She later hosted VH1's "My True Crime Story," which profiled people describing their involvement in criminal enterprises and the consequences that followed.

Remy expanded her acting work with appearances on "Empire" and "Queen of the South." In 2021, she starred as Delrhonda "Big Fifty" Hood in the BET+ film "American Gangster Presents: Big 50 – The Delrhonda Hood Story." She subsequently played the recurring role of Zadie "Lady Z" on ABC's musical drama "Queens" and appeared in the 2023 television film "Girl in the Closet."

In June 2026, Remy took the lead role of Ashley Preston in Lifetime's psychological thriller "Don't Trust the Girls Upstairs."

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Remy Network

In late 2025, Remy expanded into streaming media with the launch of the Remy Network.

The free, advertising-supported streaming platform focuses on hip-hop culture and offers original programming, reality shows, documentaries, music specials, concerts, sports, and other entertainment. It also allows independent creators to establish channels and distribute their own content.

The Remy Network became available through mobile and connected-TV apps, giving Remy a business centered on ownership and distribution rather than simply appearing on established television networks.

Awards and Nominations

Remy Ma has received four Grammy nominations. "Lean Back" earned her first nomination in 2005, while "All the Way Up" received nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song in 2017. She also shared in the Album of the Year nomination for Mary J. Blige's "Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)" at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Remy has also won multiple BET and Soul Train Music Awards. She won the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist in 2005 and again in 2017, with the latter victory ending Nicki Minaj's seven-year winning streak in the category.

Personal Life

Remy and Papoose began their relationship before her incarceration. They exchanged wedding vows over the phone in 2008 while Remy was in prison and held an elaborate formal wedding ceremony in Connecticut on December 17, 2015.

Their daughter, Reminisce Mackenzie, was born in December 2018. Remy also has an older son, Jayson, from a previous relationship, while Papoose has children from earlier relationships.

The marriage eventually broke down, and the couple's separation became public amid an increasingly contentious exchange of accusations on social media. Papoose filed for divorce in May 2025. The divorce proceedings remained pending in 2026, while the former couple continued co-parenting their daughter.

Legal Problems

In July 2007, Remy became involved in a confrontation with Makeda Barnes-Joseph outside a Manhattan nightclub after Remy believed $3,000 had been stolen from her. Barnes-Joseph was shot during the confrontation.

Remy was convicted in March 2008 of first-degree assault, weapons possession, and attempted coercion. She maintained that the shooting was accidental. A judge sentenced her to eight years in prison, and she ultimately served approximately six years before her 2014 release.

In 2019, Remy faced another legal case after "Love & Hip Hop: New York" cast member Brittney Taylor accused her of punching her backstage at a benefit concert. Remy denied the accusation. Prosecutors dropped all charges in December 2019, citing conflicting evidence, problems with witness cooperation, and an inability to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.

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