Young M.A Net Worth

What is Young M.A's Net Worth?

Young M.A is an American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur who has a net worth of $1 million.

Young M.A is best known for her 2016 breakout single "Ooouuu," which became one of the biggest New York rap records of the decade and established her as a sharp, swaggering voice in East Coast hip-hop. The song went multi-platinum, was widely remixed by other rappers, and turned Young M.A into one of the most talked-about new artists in rap. She later released the EP "Herstory," the studio album "Herstory in the Making," and the album "Off the Yak." Known for her deep voice, confident delivery, punchline-heavy writing, and refusal to soften her image for the industry, Young M.A has built a career as an independent-minded rapper whose public identity is closely tied to Brooklyn, authenticity, grief, sexuality, and survival.

Early Life

Young M.A was born Katorah Kasanova Marrero on April 3, 1992, in Brooklyn, New York. She was raised in East New York and later spent part of her childhood in Virginia before returning to Brooklyn. Her stage name stands for "Young Me. Always."

Music became an outlet for her at a young age. She began rapping as a child and was influenced by New York hip-hop, street culture, and the emotional turbulence in her own life. One of the most important events in her life was the death of her older brother, Kenneth Ramos, who was killed in 2009. His murder deeply affected her and became one of the personal losses that shaped both her music and her later philanthropic work.

Early Career

Young M.A began building attention online in the early 2010s. One of her first viral moments came from "Brooklyn (Chiraq Freestyle)," which showed her ability to rap aggressively over drill-influenced production while keeping a distinctly New York voice. She followed with projects including "M.A The Mixtape" and "Sleep Walkin," gradually building a fan base through YouTube, freestyle videos, and word of mouth.

Before her mainstream breakthrough, Young M.A was also noticed for rejecting the usual expectations placed on women in rap. She dressed, rapped, and presented herself in a way that felt natural to her rather than shaped around industry ideas of femininity. That independence became a major part of her appeal.

"Ooouuu" and Breakthrough

Young M.A's career changed in 2016 with the release of "Ooouuu." The song became a viral hit and a street anthem, powered by its relaxed delivery, quotable lines, and hard minimalist production. It reached the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest rap singles of the year.

The record was also widely remixed by other artists, including Nicki Minaj, French Montana, Remy Ma, Jadakiss, A$AP Ferg, and others. Those remixes helped extend the life of the song and made Young M.A impossible to ignore. She performed at major events, appeared on television, and received award nominations from BET and MTV.

After "Ooouuu," she released the 2017 EP "Herstory," which included songs such as "Hot Sauce." She also continued releasing freestyles and singles, including "Walk," "Praktice," "PettyWap," "Car Confessions," "Bleed," and "Big."

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Albums and Later Music

Young M.A released her debut studio album, "Herstory in the Making," in 2019. The album was dedicated to her late brother and reflected the long path between her breakthrough hit and her first full-length project. It included songs such as "PettyWap," "Car Confessions," "Bleed," "Stubborn Ass," "Big," "PettyWap 2," and "No Mercy."

In 2020, she released the EP "Red Flu." In 2021, she followed with "Off the Yak," an album that leaned into Brooklyn drill, trap, and the raw, liquor-soaked street-rap persona suggested by its title. The project included songs such as "Hello Baby," featuring Fivio Foreign, and "Don Diva," featuring Rubi Rose.

Young M.A has continued releasing independent singles and videos, including "Tip the Surgeon," "Aye Day Pay Day," "Open Scars," and "Watch (Still Kween)." While she has not duplicated the commercial explosion of "Ooouuu," she has maintained a loyal fan base and remains respected for her authenticity and pen.

Business, Acting, and Other Work

Young M.A has earned money through streaming, touring, publishing, merchandise, YouTube, brand partnerships, and independent music releases. She has also appeared in advertising campaigns and collaborated with brands including Beats by Dre, Google Pixel, and Pandora.

She has acted as well, appearing in the film "The Secret Society" and the television series "Mr. Robot." She was also reportedly offered a role on "Empire," but turned it down because she wanted to continue building her career as Young M.A rather than becoming known first through a fictional character.

KWEENZ Foundation

Young M.A founded the KWEENZ Foundation with her mother. The organization was created to help people in her East New York community cope with grief and trauma after losing loved ones. The mission was personal for Young M.A and her family because of the murder of her brother.

Through the foundation, she has hosted events for families affected by gun violence and tried to create a support system for people dealing with similar loss. The name combines "Kings" and "Queens," reflecting her desire to support both women and men in her community.

Personal Life

Young M.A has been open about loving women and has often discussed her sexuality without wanting to be boxed into labels. Her openness made her one of the most visible queer women in mainstream rap, though she has consistently emphasized that she is simply being herself rather than trying to represent a category.

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