What is Soulja Boy’s Net Worth and Who is He Dating at the Moment?

What is Soulja Boy’s net worth?

Net Worth:
$30 million
Salary:$7 million
Income Sources:Music
Age/Date of Birth:
33 years old (July 28, 1990)
Height:
5 feet, 8 inches (1.73 meters)
Nationality:American
Last Updated:
2024
DeAndre Cortez Way aka Soulja Boy is an American rapper, producer and entrepreneur who has an estimated net worth of about $30 million as of 2021

Drama King and former Love & Hip Hop show star, Soulja Boy is well known for his talent and the uniqueness he brings on screen. But there is more to learn about him.

Born DeAndre Cortez Way on July 28, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois, Soulja Boy has made most of his money through rap music. In 2010, he was named by Forbes as one of the Hip-Hop cash kings. But how did he get there so fast? Soulja boy’s passion for music began when he was a teenager. His father supported his passion by giving him a studio to work with at 14. He immediately established his own label Stacks on Deck Entertainment. As of 2020, Soulja Boy’s net worth is $30 million

In 2007, Soulja Boy released his first-ever album ‘Unsigned and Still Major: Da Album before da Album’. The hit track from the album was “Crank That”. He used social media platforms like MySpace, SoundClick and YouTube to popularize his music. A video for the Crank That dance which he uploaded on YouTube caught the attention of Interscope records. The label quickly signed him and reproduced “Crank That”. The single topped the US Billboard chart for two consecutive months, became certified platinum 4 times and earned him a Grammy nomination.

Here is a breakdown of the success brought about by ‘Crank That’:

  • The first song ever to sell 3 million digital copies in the US
  • Sold 5,080,000 downloads by February 2014 in the US
  • Nominated for ‘Best Rap Song’ at the 51st Grammy

Other Notable Awards and Recognition

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  • 2007: Best Hip-Hop Dance (Won)
  • 2019: Social Verified Award (Won)
  • 2007: Patiently Waiting: Mississippi (Won)

Soulja Boy

In October 2007, he released his first major album ‘Souljaboytellem.com’. This album reached number 4 on the US Billboard 200. It was also certified platinum by RIAA. His follow-up album ‘iSouljaBoyTellem’ was released 14 months later. ‘The DeAndre Way’ followed in 2010 and is till today his most successful album. Soulja Boy has also collaborated with other Hip Hop artists, including Sammie, Gucci Mane, Arab, and Shawty Lo.

How He Achieved His Huge Net Worth

Like every successful artist, Soulja Boy enjoys more income from endorsements. He endorses Yums, a Dalla brand that deals with footwear and apparel. His most recent endorsement is with World Poker Fund Holdings, a gaming company that mainly operates online casinos and social gaming apps. A tweet by the rapper showed the deal is worth $400 million, but not technically, Forbes explains in this article.

Thanks to his early exposure to the studio, Soulja Boy knows more than a thing or two about producing which also brings in more money. Some of the songs he has produced include; ‘Get Silly’ by V.I.C, ‘Marco Polo’ by Bow Wow, and ‘Wowzers’ one of the songs in Lil Wayne‘s ‘I am not a Human Being’ album.

As an entrepreneur, Soulja Boy owns two clothing lines, S.O.D. Clothing, BLVD and ‘Ocean Gang’. He also stars in the reality TV show “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood“.

He owns a number of luxurious cars: a Bugatti, a Porsche 991, a Bentley Mulsanne, and an Audi R8. He also owns a private jet which he allegedly bought for $55 million.  Overall, the rapper’s net worth is said to be estimated at $30 million.

Soulja Boy

Highlights of His Music Career

Album releases (2007 to 2021)
  • 2007: Unsigned and Still Major: Da Album Before Da Album by Soulja Boy
  • 2007: Souljaboytellem.com by Soulja Boy
  • 2008: iSouljaBoyTellem by Soulja Boy
  • 2010: The DeAndre Way by Soulja Boy
  • 2013: All Black (EP) by Soulja Boy
  • 2014: Super Dope by Soulja Boy
  • 2014: King Soulja 3 by Soulja Boy
  • 2015: Loyalty by Soulja Boy
  • 2015: The Gold (EP) by A.Goff
  • 2015: King Soulja 4 by Soulja Boy
  • 2016: Stacks On Deck by Soulja Boy
  • 2016: Better Late Than Never by Soulja Boy
  • 2016: Rich Soulja 4 Life by Soulja Boy
  • 2016: King Soulja 7 by Soulja Boy
  • 2017: Big Soulja by Soulja Boy
  • 2018: King Soulja 8 by Soulja Boy
  • 2018: Best to Ever Do It by Soulja Boy
  • 2018: Young Drako by Soulja Boy
  • 2018: King By Soulja Boy
  • 2019: Fuego By Soulja Boy
  • 2020: King Soulja 9 By Soulja Boy
  • 2020: Swag 3 By Soulja Boy
  • 2021: Soulja World By Soulja Boy

Some of His Highest Grossing Songs Include:

  1. Crank That (Soulja Boy) (2007): Peaked at #1
  2. Kiss Me Thru The Phone (2009): Peaked at #3
  3. Turn My Swag On (2009): Peaked at #19
  4. Soulja Girl (2007): Peaked at #32
  5. Pretty Boy Swag (2010): Peaked at #34

Problems with the Law

Soulja Boy has been in jail a number of times. In 2009, he was arrested for obstruction of justice after he ran from the police. He had been shooting a video in an abandoned building. In 2011, he was sued for drug charges and copyrights. He had used a phrase belonging to another designer on his brand. The plaintiff demanded charges. In 2014, he was arrested twice for illegally possessing a loaded gun.

Is Soulja Boy Dating Anyone or in Any Relationship?

Soulja Boy is possibly single and may not dating anyone at the moment although several reputable blogs link him to Tiona Fernan, it is not clear whether they are still together.

Meet His Former Girlfriends and All The Women He Dated

Soulja Boy has had a fair share of relationship dramas just like most stars in his class. The rapper used to have a very blissful love affair with a producer, Teddy Riley’s daughter, Nia Riley. Their friendship hit a rocky path in 2016 but has remained one of the most-talked-about celebrity relationships. The duo started dating in 2006 and share a daughter named Kamryn.

Before Nia Riley, Soulja has been linked to different women in the entertainment sphere including India Westbrook, Nastassia Smith, Karrine Steffans, Lil Mama Kirkland Niatia, Irene The Dream, Diamond (rapper), Teyana Taylor, Meagan Good, Trina, and Keri Hilson. He was once said to be engaged to Rosa Acosta but there was no substantial information on when their affair ended or even started.

Apparently, after the rapper seems to have taken his time after his relationship with Nia Riley failed. He became linked with the Instagram model – Tiona Fernan.

List of All The Women He Dated and How Long Their Relationship lasted

  • Soulja Boy was in relationships with Summer Bunni (2019)
  • Mehgan James (2018)
  • Karrine Steffans (2013 – 2014)
  • Nastassia Smith (2013 – 2015)
  • Irene The Dream (2012 – 2013)
  • Brittany Diamond Carpentero (2010 – 2013)
  • Trina (2009 – 2013)
  • Keri Hilson (2009 – 2010)
  • Teyana Taylor (2009)
  • Jenna Shea (2009 – 2013)
  • Meagan Good (2008 – 2009)
  • Niatia ‘Lil Mama’ Kirkland (2007 – 2008)
  • Nia Riley (2006 – 2016)

Soulja Boy also had encounters with the following Women:

  • Blac Chyna (2019)
  • Tiona Fernan (2019)
  • Brittish Williams (2016)
  • Rubi Rose (2016)
  • India Westbrook (2013 – 2015)
  • Lisa Ann (2011)
  • Kat Stacks (2010)
  • Sheneka Adams (2010)
  • Rihanna (2009)
Profile Summary
First Name:DeAndre
Last Name:Way
Estimated Net Worth:
$30 million
Salary:$ 7 million
Source of Wealth:Music
Last Updated:
2021
Also Known As:
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Young Draco, Big Soulja, S-Beezy
Sex/Gender:
Male
Profession:
rapper, record producer, actor and entrepreneur
Famous For:Soulja boy is known for making it on Forbes list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings of 2010
Colleges/Universities Attended:
Not Available
Educational Qualifications:
Not Available
Religion:
Christianity
Birthday & Zodiac
Age/Date of Birth:
33 years old (July 28, 1990)
Zodiac Sign:Leo
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Nationality:American
Ethnicity/Race:
African American
Country of Residence:
The United States of America
Physical Attributes
Height:
5 feet, 8 inches (1.73 meters)
Weight:
Between 150-170 lbs.
Eye Colour:
Brown
Hair Color:
Black
Other Body Measurements:
Not Available
Relationships
Marital Status:
Single
Spouse/Partner:
Tiona Fernan (Girlfriend)
Family and Relatives
Father:
Tracy Way
Mother:Lisa Way
Children:
None
Siblings:Deion (Brother)
Other Relatives:
None

Trivia Questions and Answers

Soulja Boy is possibly single and may not dating anyone at the moment although several reputable blogs link him to Tiona Fernan, an Instagram star and makeup artist who is also a brand ambassador for Fashion Nova, a global fashion brand for men and women.

American rapper Soulja Boy was arrested for violating probation that he got in 2014. In the said year, he was convicted for carrying a loaded weapon in a car in which he was a passenger and is barred from possessing guns or ammunition. For violating the initial court order, he was charged to serve 240 days in the Los Angeles County Jail.

Chuck Dez
Chuck Dez
Chuck is a personal finance and entertainment writer with over 15 years of experience covering famous biographies, personal finance, celebrity net worth, and celebrity lifestyles. He loves the process of researching new information, discovering and learning new things, as well as putting into words, interesting things others might like to read.

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