Net Worth | $16,000,000 |
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Full Name | Quavious Keyate Marshall |
Date of Birth/Age | April 2, 1991 (age 27) |
Source of wealth | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
Height | 5’10” |
Country of origin | U.S |
State/City of origin | Athens, Georgia |
Last Updated | 2019 |
Net Worth
Quavo net worth is $16,000,000.
Since the debut of Migos in 2008, he has amassed a large amount of wealth through the group’s musical endeavors in addition to his individual projects.
How Much does Quavo Make a Year?
Reports estimate that Quavo’s group, Migos, earned approximately $25 million between September 2017 and September 2018.
Assuming that this revenue is split equally between the members, a rough estimate of Quavo’s earnings would be about $8.3 million on a yearly basis.
How Does Quavo Make His Money?
Quavo and Migos make a large portion of their earnings through touring. The trio have conducted over 90 performances within the span of a year and have been reported to make approximately $150,000 per appearance, raking in a large amount of revenue from selling out events around the world.
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Quavo is also no stranger to features. His voice has been on over 120 songs as a soloist since 2014.
Outside of rapping, Quavo has involved himself in several different ventures to make money. These include various endorsements, royalties, and cameos.
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Quavo signed to an estimated 5-million-dollar endorsement deal from. Big Baller Brad, a fashion brand started by basketball player Lavar Ball.
Migos as a whole is also in partnership with athletic apparel brand Finish Line, even serving as creative directors for their 2017 marketing campaign.
Regarding acting, Quavo has had brief roles in a small number of television shows and movies. His most recent appearance was on the television show “Star” as himself.
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Another notable television appearance was on Donald Glover’s hit show “Atlanta” with the rest of Migos.
The rapper also has 16 credits to the soundtracks of various movies and television series.
House and Cars
- A 6-bed, 6.5-bath home in Alpharetta, Georgia with a listing price of almost $2.1 million.
- A 5-bed 5-bath in Roswell, Georgia with a listing of $600,000 that the rapper purchased for his mother.
- A 3-bed 2-bath in Lawrenceville, GA for $140,000 that he purchased for his sister.
As for cars, Quavo has been seen driving a luxurious BMW X6 sports car.
Introduction
Quavo is the front man of the Grammy-nominated trio, Migos. The Georgia native has climbed to the top of the hip hop scene with his long list of collaborations, expertise in record producing, and commendable rapping skills.
Early Life
Quavo was born Quavious Keyate Marshall on April 2, 1991, to his mother, Edna Marshall, and his late father in Athens, Georgia.
During middle school, he moved to Gwinett county. He was raised alongside his relatives and fellow group members, Kirsnick (Takeoff) and Kiari (Offset) by Takeoff’s mother.
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While pursuing his education at Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Georgia, Marshall was a football player. He was a successful starting quarterback for the school during his senior year.
After completing the football season, he dropped out of school in order to pursue a music career with Takeoff and Offset in 2008.
Personal Life
Quavo is the son of his mother, Edna Marshall, and his late father who he has never named. His father passed away when the rapper was four years old. He has one sister.
Quavo is the uncle of fellow group member Takeoff and the cousin of Offset. He is the father of no children and has been dating rapper Saweetie since the summer of 2018.
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Career
Quavo, formed Migos with Takeoff and Offset in 2008. They started under the name Polo club before deciding to change the name to Migos, which is a colloquial term for an abandoned residence that drugs are sold out of, or a trap house.
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Three years after their formation, the group released their first project called “Jugg Season” in 2011. The 17-track mixtape was the beginning of the trio’s career.
The group made efforts to get their names out there by going to the clubs of Gwinnett and persuading the DJs to play their tracks as well as performing regularly.
However, their big break came in 2013 with the release of the single ‘Versace’ which was then remixed by fellow rapper Drake, propelling the trio even further to stardom.
The single as well as their mixtape Y.R.N was a commercial success, with ‘Versace’ peaking at number 31 on the Billboard Hot R&B and Hip-Hop chart and showing up on several lists as a contender for one of the best songs of 2013.
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In 2016, Quavo set himself apart as a solo artist with his first major feature on Kanye West’s ‘Champions.’ The track peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Quavo’s voice being the first on a song consisting of 8 rappers.
Quavo continued to become a household name, featuring on tracks across various genres with artists such as Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry.
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He released his first solo album, “Quavo Huncho”, in October of 2018. The album peaked at number one on Billboard’s top R&B/Hip Hop albums and made it to number two on the Hot 100 chart.
Interesting Facts
- Migos’ first stage name was Polo Club. However, they decided the name was too generic and changed it to Migos in 2010.
- Because of his exceptional athletic skills, Quavo has played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity game twice, earning the title of MVP for his performance in the 2018 game.
- Quavo has a very interesting taste in jewelry. Some of his most unique pieces are a chain with Remy from the Disney movie Ratatouille on it and a chain with Yoda from Star Wars.
- Quavo not only writes music, he also writes scripts. He has expressed interest in putting out a script that he is working on for a movie that he would like Migos to create.
Highlights
- Quavo has cemented himself in the music industry with over 100 features in his career as well as a solo album, a collaborative album with Travis Scott, and twenty-nine singles.
- Quavo has gained his wealth through various mediums including soundtrack work, touring, and television cameos.
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Favorite Quotes from Quavo
“Wealth is just consistency… I don’t want to be rich. I want to be wealthy.”
“Being spontaneous is a blessing.”
“Nobody’s gonna care about your stuff the way you do.”
“We just feel like history repeats itself. You ain’t never going to see nothing brand new; you’re only going to see when records are broken. “
“We had to get serious and hit all aspects. We had to graduate. That’s what you got to do: reach all people across the nation.”
Tips for Success from Quavo
- Don’t Be Afraid to Chase Your Dreams
If you have an idea for success that you want to pursue and are willing to make sacrifices to reach it, then don’t be afraid to go after your calling
- Never Limit Yourself
Success comes in many shapes and sizes. Explore many different hobbies and professions, you never know where your interests will take you.
- Don’t Worry About Being the First, Worry About Being the Best
It is very hard to be completely original in a world where many things have already been said and done. Instead, strive to perfect your craft and be the person with the most expertise in it.