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Personal Details
Celebrity Name: Redman
Full Name: Reginald “Reggie” Noble
Gender: Male
Birthday: April 17, 1970
Place of Origin: New Jersey, US
Age: 50
Height: 6’
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight Male
Status: Single
Wife: None
Profession: Rap Artist, Actor, Film Score Composer, Record Producer, Disc Jockey, Master of Ceremonies and Voice Actor
Redman Total Net Worth: $10 million
Personal Life
Reginald Noble or famously known by his stage name Reggie or “Redman” is a rap artist, actor, composer, producer, DJ, and voice actor. He was born on April 17, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
He grew up in the neighborhood of New Jersey and had his education in Speedway Avenue School, 13th Avenue School, and West Side High School.
At 16, he went to Montclair State University in 1987, where he was then expelled during his freshman years due to his poor academic performance.
Out of school, Redman went back and stayed with his mother. Eventually, his mother had to kick him out because of his involvement in selling cocaine.
Career Debut
When Redman was at the age of 18, he became a DJ-MC that went by the name “DJ Kut-Killa”. He was doing freestyle with his vinyl records with different cultural genres like instrumental funk music and hip hop tracks.
His first stage was at house parties and parks in New Jersey and New York. While playing a DJ for Lords of the Underground, Redman was discovered by Erick Sermon of the EMPD. Eric, seeing Redman play, already saw his potential in music.
The day after, they talked and not long for three months, Redman moved to Long Island and stayed with Eric in his apartment.
Redman now has been touring with the EMPD, and as part of the crew, he did everything to help from carrying luggage to stage appearances doing freestyle rap music.
In 1990, at an EMPD show held in New York, Eric invited Redman on stage to perform a freestyle rap. Redman rap about the changes of his life using a unique approach of using every letter of the alphabet.
His performance was the turning point that changed his life. He was then an official rap artist and started producing together with Eric. His first major-label album is “Whut? Thee Album.
Career Highlights
Together with EMPD, Redman already is making a name for himself. His official debut album is “Business as Usual” on EMPD’s album that was released in 1990.
In 1992, the release of Redman’s album of Whut? Thee Album was a success that Allmusic has noted it down for the diversity of reggae and funk influence as well as a fluid rap style. The album reached number 49 on the Billboard 200 and was then given a Gold Certification.
His album success has earned him the name “Rap Artist of the Year”, by The Source. He followed it up later in 1994 with his album Dare Iz a Darkside, which features his first single album songs Rockafella, I Want’ a Do Something Freaky To You, and Flash Light.
Redman was also known to have released an album with the most tracks produced by the artist himself. At this time, he continued to partner with his former mentor Eric in producing his songs.
His third album was released in 1996, titled Muddy Waters. This album caught the eye of many critics and received a favorable response to it. It featured two of the album’s hit single Whateva Man and It’s Like That from the Top Billboard’s hit songs.
The songs in the album were also featured in a video game called Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. With its recognitions in different areas, the album was given a Gold Certification by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1997.
His album Doc’s da Name 2000 & Blackout in 1998, Redman collaborated with a group called Def Squad. This album is his top-selling album, earning platinum in sales that have exceeded his previous gold record. It reached The Billboard 200 #11 list.
Redman also made a career point in his film career with several roles and appearances in How High, Seed of Chucky, Def Jam Vendetta, Method & Red.
He also ventured into different industries such as Fashion where he partnered with Mighty Healthy.
Their main product of fashion is a cannabis-related art for jerseys, t-shirts, hats, and other apparel. He also plays as a host in Scared Famous in 2017.
Redman Awards and Nomination
Redman in his career has received notable nominations in the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2001 and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2003.
Redman Total Net Worth
Redman is a successful and well known multi-talented professional that has worked his way to earn recognitions and acknowledgments from the community and industry.
He also shared his talent by mentoring young individuals and groups in their careers. He has a total net worth of $10 million.
