Chris Webby is an American rapper who has a net worth of 1 million dollars. The rapper has mostly made his fortune through his music career, and though not as successful as his idol, Eminem, he has made his name among his fans. Chris Webby began his music career in the late 2000s, and he is known for various hit songs, including Friend Like Me, Rookie of the Year, and The Stickup.
Over the years, the rapper has released several mixtapes; it is the sale of these mixtapes that has contributed to his financial success. Some of his best mixtapes are There Goes the Neighborhood and Bars on Me.
Early Life
Chris Webby was born in 1988 in Norwalk, Connecticut. His mother was a middle school teacher, while his father was a guitarist. As the only child, he was loved and given whatever he needed. At the age of 11, he showed an interest in rap songs and could mostly listen to Eminem. He wished that one day, he could rap just like his idol Eminem.
Music Career
After high school, Chris Webby joined Hofstra University. While in college, he had already begun rapping, and his stage name was Vindictive. In his sophomore year, Chris Webby took part in a robbery on the campus. After the robbery failed, he was arrested and jailed for a week. Following his release, the university banned him, and as such, he sought his refugee in rapping.
A month later, Chris Webby went on to release his first mixtape, The White Noise LP. Chris had started on a high given that he did not have any hopes of continuing with his education. With this determination, the rapper was able to release six mixtapes in less than two years. These mixtapes contained his songs that he had recorded since 2008.
Chris posted his mixtapes on various social media platforms, including YouTube. After a while, he caught the attention of many netizens, and this opened more opportunities for him. Many record labels wanted to sign him, but he refused as he intended to start his own record label. Luckily for him, Chris was able to start a record label, and months later, he signed a deal with E1 Music.
Over the years, Chris has released several mixtapes, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Rapper, The Underclassmen, Optimus Rhyme, and Webster’s Laboratory, among several other mixtapes. After becoming an overnight sensation on social media platforms, Chris went on to gain national fame. It was through this fame that he managed to get endorsement deals, which contributed to his financial worth.
Personal Life
Chris Webby has revealed that when he was young, he was diagnosed with ADHD. However, despite having this condition, it has not barred him from going after his dreams. He notes that he has been using medication for his condition because he has a short span of attention.
Generally, Chris Webby has made his fortune through his music career. After releasing his mixtapes on social platforms such as YouTube, he became an overnight sensation. This not only contributed to his popularity but also had an influence on his financial success.
