| Net Worth | $500,000 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mariahlynn Araujo |
| Date of Birth/Age | July 17, 1990 (Age: 28) |
| Source of wealth | Songwriter, Rapper, Television Personality |
| Height | 5’11” |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| State/City of origin | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Last Updated | 2019 |
Net Worth
Mariah Lynn net worth is estimated at $500,000.
What is Mariah Lynn’s Yearly Salary?
Her yearly salary is estimated to be around $300,000 from television appearances and music sales. She was reportedly paid around $20,000 for each episode of the reality show she starred in.
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How Did Mariah Lynn Make Her Money?
Mariah Lynn is a songwriter, rapper and personality on the reality TV show Love and Hip-Hop. Most of her income has from songwriting and from appearing on the show for two seasons.
She has a large fan base on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, with more than 130,000 followers on Twitter and over a million on Instagram.
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Mariah Lynn Biography
Early Life
Mariah Lynn was born in Jersey City to Raphael Araujo and Tasha Jacoby Araujo. Her parents are Puerto Rican and she is the eldest of four siblings.
Lynn has spoken openly about her difficult childhood. Her parents were drug addicts who were frequently arrested for theft and other crimes.
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At one point, she ended up in foster care, when both of her parents were either in jail or otherwise unable to take care of the children.
Lynn ended up having to help support her family, which included her three younger siblings. She ended up working as an exotic dancer in a touch neighborhood of Newark.
At this point, she also began using the money she earned to rent studio space for her recordings.
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Coverage and Controversy
While her appearance on Love and Hip Hop: New York led to much greater exposure for her, it also created an image marked by some controversy.
During the show, Lynn spoke openly about her mother’s ongoing struggles with addiction and her need to earn money to help her family.
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She also made her mark as a fashion diva. A naturally beautiful woman, she played up her looks with a dizzying array of hair colors, hairstyles, and attention-getting outfits.
She continues to make a fashion statement with her outfit choices and music videos.
Relationships
Mariah Lynn was in a relationship with fellow rapper James R while she was on Love and Hip-Hop: New York. She has also dated Rich Dollaz and Cisco Rosado.
During the Love and Hip-Hop reunion show, Mariah Lynn spoke publicly about her relationship with Rich Dollaz, airing some issues that he felt should have been kept private.
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There has also been some mystery as to the extent of their relationship, with Mariah Lynn stating that they knew each for seven years and dated for three years, but Rich Dollaz stating that they never dated.
At one point, there were rumors that Mariah Lynn was pregnant with his child. In March 2019, she denied that those rumors were true.
She is currently single and does not have any children.
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Mariah Lynn’s Career
Start of Her Career
Mariah began her career on her own time and her own money. Unable to land a record deal, she rented studio space to record her music and produce her own singles.
She struggled to gain recognition, building a small fan base of listeners and trying to catch the attention of major labels and promoters.
Her Big Break
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The singer’s big break came in 2015, when she came to the attention of rap artist and producer DJ Self.
He cast her in Love and Hip Hop: New York during the same season that featured Cardi B. DJ Self chose to promote Mariah Lynn and push her single “Once Upon a Time.”
Since then, DJ Self has taken some heat for promoting Mariah Lynn over Cardi B, who went on to become a top-selling artist.
But others have countered that at the time, Cardi B did not have any records produced, while Mariah Lynn had worked hard to produce her own singles.
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Early Success
Mariah Lynn used the exposure she gained on Love and Hip Hop: New York to build her fanbase and make those all-important contacts in the recording industry.
Her first two singles, “Once Upon a Time” and “Money Gun” have sold well and led to discussions with top hip-hop agents.
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Current Status
Mariah has added a third hit to her lineup with “Never B*tch” and has continued to court fame and controversy.
She has dyed her hair every color of the rainbow and engaged in several attention-getting romantic entanglements.
At the same time, she has worked with an impressive lineup of rappers to include Remy Ma, Yohamana and Pariz.
She co-produced a movie about her fellow Jersey City native Albee Al. Her career is still in its early days, but it is continuing to blossom.
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Interesting Facts About Mariah Lynn
- She had breast augmentation performed by surgeon and rapper Dr. Miami and later featured the doctor in one of her videos.
- She still supports her family and has paid for her mother’s treatment in rehab.
Favorite Quotes From Mariah Lynn
“There is not enough time in the day for everyone and everything, but I am trying to balance them as much as I can.”
“The studio is my favorite place to be.”
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Mariah Lynn Success Tips
“Keep grinding, outdo yourself, conquer your goals, count your blessings, let your success speak for itself and make a huge, positive impact.”
“Get money, drink water and mind your business.”
