Skepta Net Worth

What is Skepta's Net Worth?

Skepta is a British rapper, MC, DJ, and record producer who has a net worth of $2 million. Part of the North London grime scene, Skepta came to attention as a member of the crew Roll Deep and the collective Boy Better Know, and for his clash with MC Devilman in 2006. Since releasing his debut studio album, "Greatest Hits," in 2007, he has released such further albums as "Microphone Champion," "Doin' it Again," "Konnichiwa," "Ignorance is Bliss," and the collaborative album "Insomnia."

Early Life

Skepta, whose real name is Joseph Adenuga Jr., was born on September 19, 1982 in London, England to Nigerian parents. He has three younger siblings: fellow rapper, MC, DJ, and record producer Jme, radio host Julie, and graphic designer Jason.

Career Beginnings

Skepta began his career in the early 2000s with the grime collective Meridian Crew in his home district of Tottenham. Around the same time, he released such tracks as "Pulse Eskimo" and "Private Caller." Shortly before Meridian Crew broke up in 2005, Skepta started performing as an MC. With his brother Jme, he was briefly a member of the grime crew Roll Deep. The brothers went on to found the grime collective and record label Boy Better Know.

Rise to Fame

In 2006, Skepta earned notoriety when he was featured clashing with MC Devilman on the "Lord of the Mics II" DVD. Not long after that, he released his debut mixtape, "Joseph Junior Adenuga." Skepta followed that in 2007 with his debut studio album, "Greatest Hits." In 2008, he released the single "Rolex Sweep," which became his first to chart on the UK singles chart. The following year, he released the singles "Sunglasses at Night," "Too Many Man," and "Lush." All four singles were included on Skepta's second studio album, "Microphone Champion." In 2010, he released the successful singles "Bad Boy," "Rescue Me," "Cross My Heart," and "So Alive," which were included on his third studio album, "Doin' it Again." Released in early 2011, the album reached number 19 on the UK Albums Chart. Skepta went on to release the mixtapes "Community Payback" (2011) and "Blacklisted" (2012).

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Continued Career

Skepta had a hit in 2014 with his single "That's Not Me," featuring his brother Jme. The song reached number 21 on the UK singles chart and won a MOBO Award for its music video. In 2015, Skepta made his acting debut with a role in the Hungarian-British crime film "Anti-Social." He had a big year in 2016 when his fourth studio album, "Konnichiwa," peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. It was supported by the successful singles "That's Not Me," "Shutdown," "Ladies Hit Squad," and "Man." In 2017, Skepta went on a 14-show tour in the United States and Europe before releasing his first EP, "Vicious," on Halloween. The EP featured appearances by Lil B, ASAP Rocky, and Section Boyz. In 2018, Skepta was featured on ASAP Rocky's single "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)," which peaked at number 18 on the UK singles chart, number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100, and on the charts in several other countries. Also in 2018, Skepta had success with the singles "Pure Water" and "Energy (Stay Far Away)," the latter featuring Wizkid.

Skepta released his fifth studio album, "Ignorance is Bliss," in 2019. Featuring the singles "Bullet from a Gun" and "Greaze Mode," it became Skepta's second consecutive album to reach number two on the UK Albums Chart. In 2020, Skepta had success with the collaborative singles "Papi Chulo," "Waze," and "Show Out," with "Waze" coming from his collaborative album "Insomnia" with Chip and Young Adz. The next year, Skepta released the EP "All In," which included the single "Nirvana" featuring J Balvin. He released a number of non-album singles throughout 2023 and 2024, including "Plugged In," featuring Fumez the Engineer; "Can't Play Myself (A Tribute to Amy)"; "Skeptacore Pt. 3," with Ryder; and "Why Lie?," with Flo Milli. Skepta had a big hit in 2025 with "Victory Lap," a collaborative single with Fred Again and PlaqueBoyMax; it peaked at number four on the UK singles chart. Skepta collaborated with Fred Again on the EP "Skepta .. Fred," also released in 2025.

Assault Incidents

In 2009, Skepta was convicted of common assault stemming from an incident in Cyprus in 2006. He claimed a fight had broken out after a large group of men racially abused him and his friends. Later, in 2016, Skepta was fined $2,500 and ordered to pay $10,000 to a man he punched in the face in a Melbourne nightclub.

Personal Life

With Alanna Wain, Skepta has a daughter and a son.

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