Lil Scrappy's Net Worth Still Falls Short of His Reaching Millionaire Status
Fun fact: Lil Scrappy was actually discovered by Lil Jon during a local performance in Atlanta. Details on his fortune ahead.
Updated April 10 2024, 5:03 p.m. ET
Some fans of Lil Scrappy started following him after the release of his first song “Money in the Bank," which came out in 2006 as part of his Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live album. Some of his biggest songs today include “Some Cut," which he’s featured on with another rapper named Trillville, and "Rock Yo Hips," which also features Lil Scrappy. He has amassed over 27 million views on YouTube alone.
Aside from rap music, Lil Scrappy has also entered into the record-producing game to up the ante on his income.
After being discovered by Lil Jon during a local performance in Atlanta, Lil Scrappy knew he was destined for big things. His time starring on the hit reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta has also worked in his favor in terms of his net worth. So, let's get into just how rich Lil Scrappy is now.
What is Lil scrappy‘s net worth?
Being a hip-hop star can take you far in the world if you release enough music that enough people find enjoyable. Being a reality TV star also easily paves the way to financial success.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lil Scrappy has a net worth of $900,000, only $100,000 shy of his reaching millionaire status.
Lil Scrappy has worked under music labels like BME Records, Reprise Records, and G-Unit Records. Over the years, Lil Scrappy has collaborated with a long list of talented artists from Missy Elliot to DMX. He also released music with the Ying Yang Twins, Young Jeezy, Busta Rhymes, and others.
Lil Scrappy
Rapper, TV personality
Net worth: $900,000
Lil Scrappy is a rapper known for starring on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and has produced some major hits including “Posted in the Club,” “Been a Boss,” and “Touching Everything.”
Birthdate: Atlanta, Ga.
Birthplace: Jan. 19, 1984
Birth name: Darryl Raynard Richardson III
Mother: Deborah Bryant (née Gaither) aka Momma Dee
Father: Darryl Richardson
Marriages: Bambi aka Addie Shanette Benson (m. 2017–2023)
Children: 4
Here's what Lil Scrappy’s time on 'Love & Hip Hop' has been like.
Filming Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta has given the world an inside look into the life of Lil Scrappy. A lot of interesting details have been caught by the cameras when it comes to his career and personal life. For a while there, he was dating Erica Dixon and they now share a daughter named Emani together.
Fans of the show tried to keep up with the couple as they attempted to work things out on-again-off-again for several years in a row. The main downfall they faced was his issue with infidelity. After that, he started dating Shay Johnson but they didn’t last very long, unfortunately.
While Lil Scrappy went on to date and marry fellow Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta cast member Bambi, the two reportedly divorced in mid-2023. They share three kids: Xylo, Breland, and Cali. As of April 2024, fans speculate he and Erica might be rekindling their flame as the two have been spotted spending time together. During a 2024 podcast interview, Lil Scrappy admitted that even after he split from Erica, he was still in love with her.
What’s next for Lil Scrappy?
According to BET, Lil Scrappy revealed in 2021 on the Big Facts podcast that his choice to join Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta was a direct response to not wanting to rely solely on his music career. It’s obvious he doesn’t want to put all his eggs in one basket in any specific industry. If he’s able to successfully spread his time across reality television and music, it only serves to help him succeed in life and get closer to reaching millionaire status.
He revealed in the same interview that being on the show has “destroyed" his love life, which is super sad to hear. Hopefully the show won’t continue to get in the way of his romantic endeavors since it’s been financially prosperous for him to be part of the cast thus far.
In addition to filming for Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Lil Scrappy has been amping up his podcast appearances and performances. Additionally, he’s hosting the show Pick a Side alongside rapper Khaotic 305 (real name: Rubin Carlton McFadden), which premieres on the NowThatsTV network on April 24, 2024, so stay tuned!