| Net Worth | $10 million |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Gerald Earl Gillum |
| Date of Birth/Age | May 24th 1989 29 y.o. |
| Source of wealth | Rapper, record producer |
| Height | 6′ 4″ |
| Country of origin | USA |
| State/City of origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Last updated | 2019 |
Net Worth
G-Eazy’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. This income comes from producing music, as a performing artist and his endorsement deals.
The average YouTube video earns approximately a penny per view. G-Eazy’s videos on YouTube have been viewed over 3 billion times. That’s a lot of pennies!
G-Eazy’s endorsements deals have included 1800 Tequila, Levi’s, RARE Panther, Adidas and Shoe Palace. Since Levi’s are a part of his trademark style, it’s no wonder they wanted to jump on this shooting star’s ride!
He owns a $1.75 million home in the Hollywood Hills that used to be owned by Shane West.
G-Eazy also has a collection of muscle cars including a ’65 Mustang Fastback which he wrote about his song, Life is but a Dream, and his newest addition, a Ferrari 488.
How Does G-Eazy Earn Money?
| G Eazy net Worth Annually | |
|---|---|
| 2014: | $2,600,000 |
| 2015: | $3,000,000 |
| 2016: | $3,200,000 |
| 2017: | $3,500,000 |
| 2018: | $9,000,000 |
G-Eazy is a hip-hop artist, rapper and producer. He has collaborated with some of the recording industry’s top artists including DJ Carnage, Britney Spears, and Kehlani.
His most popular albums are These Things Happen and When It’s Dark Out. His single, Me, Myself and I hit the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 100.
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While he was building a strong following with the Hip-Hop audience, his songs’ crossover style widened his appeal and in 2017, his popularity started to soar.
In March of 2017, he released a single, Good Life, which is a collaboration with Kehlani. Good Life received more than 13 million YouTube views in the first month alone. He also released Step Brothers, an EP with DJ Carnage.
He was listed on Forbes’ List, 30 Under 30 – Music 2017.
In 2017, he won the MTV Europe Music Awards in the category of Favorite Hip-Hop Artist. His music has also been recognized by RIAA and Certified Gold.
Introduction
It seems that G-Eazy was always destined to be a star. His mom first recognized his talent and put him on the right path with a good music teacher that taught him piano.
G-Eazy took it from there and while in college, sold almost all of his belongings to stay on tour with Lil’ Wayne and Drake. He thought that learning from the best was going to pay off in a big way.
Learning to be a star isn’t enough. You have to learn your craft and G-Eazy took the smart path, studying his music, learning from friends that pushed each other, and then heading on to college to learn how to brand himself.
G-Eazy has all of the talent but he also knows what it takes to become a household name. He also knows how to turn his name into gold.
Early Life
G-Eazy’s real name is Gerald Earl Gillum. He was in Oakland, CA on May 24, 1989, to Edward Gillum and Suzanne Olmstead.
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His parents divorced when he was in the first grade. When money became tight, G-Eazy and his younger brother moved with their mom to their grandparents’ home in Berkley, CA. His grandfather loved to listen to Johnny Cash and G-Eazy uses a lot of Cash’s influence in his style and his music.
G-Eazy had his first job at the age of 14, learning that what he wanted, he had to earn. His local hero was Lil’ Wayne and he knew from an early age that he wanted to be a star.
While in school at Berkley, he met a hip-hop group called, The Pack. They had a hit on Billboard and it was then that G-Eazy knew that he could succeed, too. He had been mixing beats using the same software as The Pack. Standing on Telegraph Avenue, G-Eazy sold his mixtapes out of his backpack for 5 dollars a piece.
Personal Life
G-Eazy’s dad, Eduard Gillum, is an associate professor of art.
G-Eazy’s mom, Suzanne Olmstead, is his biggest fan. They are very close and G-Eazy has even invited her to join him onstage.
He has a younger brother, James Gillum, that plays the trumpet.
His previous love interests are rumored to be Lana del Rey and Britney Spears.
G-Eazy’s most recent publicly known girlfriend is Halsey. They met during a musical collaboration and fell in love. Even though they briefly separated, they reunited and spent quite a bit of time collaborating in the studio. Maybe you shouldn’t mix work with pleasure though because they broke up again in October of 2018.
Even though there doesn’t seem to be a special woman in his life right now, in November of 2018, he was seen on a date with a 28-year old woman by the name of Christina Roseann Ray.
Career
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While earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry Studies at Loyal University in New Orleans, G-Eazy started his career as a record producer with a fellow student, Christoph Anderssen. He also joined a Hip-Hop group called Bay Boyz. As he learned and released more mixtapes, his reputation grew. By the time he graduated in 2011, he had already been on tour with Lil’ Wayne and Drake.
G-Eazy released his first full-length album Must Be Nice in September of 2012. His first major label album, These Things Happen, on RCA was release in 2014 and hit No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
He dropped his second album in 2015. When It’s Dark Out debuted at No.5 on the Billboard chart and, with guests that included E-40, Chris Brown and Keyshia Cole, it was certified platinum.
He’s performed at many of the top music festivals around the world, including Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza.
Highlights
- Album “Must Be Nice” (3rd place in ‘iTunes Hip-Hop Chart)
- Single “Me, Myself & I” ( No. 7 on US “Billboard Hot 100”)
- Album “These Things Happen” (No. 3 on US “Billboard 200”)
- Album “When It’s Dark Out” (No.5 on “Billboard 200”)
- Nomination “Best Hip-Hop Artist” 2016 (“MTV Europe Music Awards”)
- “Favorite Hip-Hop Artist” 2017 (“People’s Choice Awards”)
Quotes by G-Eazy
“If you’re not out living, then you’ve got nothing to talk about.”
“Even overnight sensations take years and years.”
“It’s on the people to dictate what is relevant and what is moving.”
“Being in a position to bring people together like we do is a beautiful thing.”
“Word of mouth is the most valuable form of marketing, but you can’t buy it. You can only deliver it and you have to really deliver.”
“You have to be dope. You have to find an audience and reach that audience with your identity and your message.”
“Something I stand for is being brave enough to invest in creative ideas that I firmly believe in and bringing those to life.”
“I’m the type of person that rises to the occasion and when work is in front of me, I do work.”
“I think when you’re telling a story from inside you that’s genuine, people connect with it.”
“I’m just doing the only thing I know how to do. There was never a Plan B.”
