21 Savage Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is 21 Savage’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $16 million, 21 Savage is an American hip-hop artist. At various points in his career, he has ranked among the 20 highest-paid rappers globally. His earnings totaled $6 million between June 2017 and June 2018 from multiple ventures. The journey began in 2014 with his debut single, “Picky,” which swiftly attracted attention due to his raw lyrics and unique flow. The year 2016 saw the release of his pivotal mixtape, “Savage Mode,” in collaboration with Metro Boomin, which became both a commercial and critical success, including hits like “X” and “No Heart.” This momentum led to a contract with Epic Records, culminating in the 2017 launch of his debut studio album, “Issa Album.”

The year 2018 marked the release of his second album, “I Am > I Was,” which debuted at #1 on the “Billboard” 200 chart. Featuring contributions from notable artists including Childish Gambino, Post Malone, and J. Cole, the album garnered acclaim for its contemplative lyrics and mature storytelling. In 2019, 21 Savage received two Grammy nominations for his collaboration “Rockstar” with Post Malone, and in 2020, he secured the award for Best Rap Song alongside J. Cole for their track “A Lot.”

Early Life

Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known as 21 Savage, was born on October 22, 1992, in London, specifically Plaistow. His mother, Heather Carmillia Joseph, hails from Britain and has Dominican roots, while his father, Kevin Cornelius Emmons, has Haitian ancestry. Following the divorce of Heather and Kevin, 21 Savage moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of seven, where his mother remarried and had additional children. Sadly, his half-brother Quantivayus was killed in a shooting related to a botched drug deal.

During his junior high years, he faced expulsion from all public schools in the Atlanta area due to gun possession. Although he completed eighth grade through an alternative program, he ultimately dropped out in his freshman year. After quitting school, he became involved with a street gang and turned to full-time cannabis dealing. On his 21st birthday, 21 Savage was shot six times during an attempted robbery, resulting in the tragic deaths of two of his close friends.

Career

21 Savage began his rapping career in the aftermath of the traumatic shooting. In 2013, he received funding for studio time from the uncle of his late best friend, and he subsequently released his debut single, “Picky,” on November 12, 2014. The following year, he dropped the mixtapes “The Slaughter Tape” and “Slaughter King” and also released his first EP, “Free Guwop.” In collaboration with Metro Boomin, his second EP, “Savage Mode,” arrived in 2016, achieving #7 on the US Rap chart, #9 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #30 on the “Billboard” 200. His single “X” (featuring Future) reached #13 on the US Rap chart, #17 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and #47 on the “Billboard” Hot 100. The follow-up single “No Heart” (also with Metro Boomin) gained substantial popularity. By July 2017, 21 Savage released his debut studio album, “Issa Album,” and his second studio album followed in October of the same year. He appeared on Drake’s single “Sneakin’,” which achieved #8 on the US R&B chart and #10 on the US Rap chart. His third studio album, “I Am > I Was,” launched on December 21, 2018, and debuted at #1 on the “Billboard” chart, marking his first chart-topping album in the U.S. Additionally, he won a Grammy award for Best Rap Song in January 2020, collaborating with J. Cole on “A Lot.”

He has also worked withother artists, such as Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Meek Mill, Young Thug, among many others. The collaboration studio album “Her Loss,” featuring both Drake and 21 Savage, was released in November 2022.

21 Savage reportedly received $1 million in February 2017 for a single night’s performance at a Bar Mitzvah.

Legal Issues

On February 3, 2019, 21 Savage found himself in custody after being pulled over by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Alongside him were four passengers, including rapper Young Nudy, who were caught up in a sting operation known as the Georgia Gang Act, facing aggravated assault charges. Following the arrest, ICE revealed that 21 Savage, originally from Britain, had been residing in the U.S. illegally since July 2006, when his non-immigrant visa expired. His legal team argued that while he acknowledged overstaying his visa, he had been trying to renew it since 2017. Though released from custody, his case remained unresolved as of March 2020, preventing him from leaving the country.

Later that same month, in February 2019, 21 Savage surrendered himself for booking in a South Georgia jail due to a warrant for felony theft by deception. This situation stemmed from him accepting $17,000 for an appearance at a concert but failing to show up and refusing to return the money. He was subsequently released, with a court date pending.

Personal Life

From 2017 until March 2018, 21 Savage was in a relationship with model Amber Rose.

The rapper is a father to three children: Kamari, Ashaad, and Rhian.

He initiated the 21 Savage Bank Account Campaign aimed at teaching children financial literacy for their futures, contributing $21,000 from his own earnings to support the initiative. Additionally, he organizes an annual Back to School Drive in his old Atlanta neighborhood, providing essential school supplies, uniforms, and haircuts to underprivileged children. He also contributed $10,000 to promote an anti-bullying campaign for Continental Colony Elementary School in Atlanta.