How much does rapper Bobby Schmurda earn?
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The popular rapper Ackquille Jean Pollard is more popularly known by his stage name Bobby Schmurda. Along with being a popular rapper, he is also a songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York. Signed to the Epic records, he is one of the top artists of the hip-hop genre of music.
Also on and off the news and media, he is also known notoriously for his legal troubles with the authorities. Serving a sentence for murder, he is currently in prison since 2016. However, the young rapper has made his name in the industry earning a stable income through his music career. He is said to earn a decent worth around $400 thousand.
Early Life
Originally named Ackquille Jean Pollard on the August 4th of 1994, he was born in Miami, Florida, US. He is the youngest of the two sons born to his parents. Right after he was born, his family moved yo Brooklyn, New York and finally settled in East Flatbush.
Education
Unfortunately, like many rappers from the hip-hop genre, his educational background is not valid. There is no information regarding when and from where he graduated.
Early Career
Starting to rap from an early age, he started his music since he was just ten years old. In 2004, he remixed his first song, “Knuck If You Buck” by Crime Mob. This was just the beginning of his career, and he did not receive much critical acclaim until later in career.
A decade later, he released his song- “Hot Nigga” featuring the beat from the song- “Jackpot.” The video of the song features his Shmoney dance, and he gained much popularity for it. His dance became popular among the Viners as well as the popular celebrity like- Beyonce and her husband performing it.
Career
Other artists like Juicy J, Lil Kim, Gunplay, French Montana as well as T.I made freestyle of his song- Hot Nigga. Following the fame of the song, he even appeared on the “TV show- Real Husbands of Hollywood.” He then performed along with his fellow rapper- Meek Mill in July of 2014.
After his performance, he also signed a record deal with the Epic Records that same year. On the August of 2014, he released his remix version of the reggae songs featuring other artists like- Mavado, Jah X, Popcaan, Junior Reid. His debut album was released followed by his second remix of Hot Nigga released. It features Fabolous, Jadakiss, Chris Brown as well as Busta Rhymes, Rowdy Rebel, and Yo Gotti.
Gaining notoriety with his music, he started working on his debut album. His debut album is in the process of release. It is revealed that it will be produced by Jahlil Beats and although scheduled for 2016 for its release, is still in productions.
Personal Life
| Name | Ackquille Jean Pollard |
| Date of birth | August 4, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Height | 5’9″ |
| Weight | N/A |
| Profession | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Married | Unmarried |
| Nationality | American |
| Father’s name | N/A |
| Mother’s name | N/A |
| Birth sign | N/A |
| Measurement | N/A |
| Net Worth | $400 thousand |
| Siblings | Older brother |
Relationships and Lovelife
Currently, he is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Kimberly Rousseau. Although no information about how and when they met are known, they recently were in the highlights on the media.
After the rapper was sentenced to prison, his girlfriend Kimberly allegedly caught handing him a sharp metal object cited as a handmade knife while visiting him in jail.
Social Reach
The rapper has made a loyal fan base following him through his music. On his Twitter, he has around 117 thousand followers, but he is not active on any other social sites.
Twitter: @BobbyShmurdaGS9
Net Worth
Through his remix albums and collaborative work, he has managed to earn a stable amount of income. Along with it, he is also working on his debut album which is soon to release. His estimated net worth value is of around $400 thousand which will no doubt increase when he releases his albums.
Rumors and Controversy
Rapper Bobby and legal issues
Rapper Bobby Scmurda is no new person having trouble with the authorities. Until now, there are several occasions of his arrest and charges.
On the June 3rd of 2013, he was charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and arrested. The police claimed that they saw him flashing a gun towards an apartment and when they tried to investigate, he tried to hide the gun inside the couch. However, he was let out on bail the same day.
The same year on December 17, along with his brother and label mate- Rowdy Rebel on the charge of conspiracy to murder, drug and gun possession as well as reckless endangerment. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $2 Million Bail. The authorities claimed that he was the leader of the gang-GS9 and they investigated the gang for murder and shooting indiscriminately. Because of waging war at their rival gang- 8-25, he faced the maximum sentence of 8-25 years in prison.While inside the prison, he was involved in the Bloods vs. Crips fight inside.
He pleaded not guilty and was held on $2 Million Bail. The authorities claimed that he was the leader of the gang-GS9 and they investigated the gang for murder and shooting indiscriminately. Because of waging war at their rival gang- 8-25, he faced the maximum sentence of 8-25 years in prison.While inside the prison, he was involved in the Bloods vs. Crips fight inside.
On the September of 2016, he was sentenced to 7 years in jail on account of third-degree conspiracy and weapon possession. However, his attorneys expect that of he remains in his best behavior, he can be out in three and a half years.
