What Is Afrojack's Net Worth?
Afrojack, a talented Dutch music producer, DJ, and remixer, boasts an impressive net worth of $60 million. His discography includes the album "Forget the World" (2014) and the EPs "Lost & Found" (2009), "Lost & Found 2" (2011), "It's a Matter Of…" (2013), "NLW" (2015), "Press Play" (2018), and "NLW 2" (2022). He is renowned for hit singles such as "Take Over Control" (featuring Eva Simons), "No Beef" (with Steve Aoki featuring Miss Palmer), "Can't Stop Me" (with Shermanology), "The Spark" (featuring Spree Wilson), "Ten Feet Tall" (featuring Wrabel), and "Dirty Sexy Money" (with David Guetta featuring Charli XCX and French Montana). He has collaborated with Pitbull, Jay Sean, and Sandaime J Soul Brothers, and won a Grammy for a remix of Madonna's "Revolver." Afrojack frequently ranks in the top 10 of "DJ Magazine's" annual list of the top 100 DJs and launched his own record label, Wall Recordings, in 2007. "Forbes" magazine has recognized him in their "30 Under 30" lists for both Music (2015) and Europe – Hollywood & Entertainment (2016). He is also the CEO of the entertainment and management company LDH Europe.
Early Life
Born Nick Leonardus van de Wall on September 9, 1987, in Spijkenisse, South Holland, Netherlands, Afrojack developed a love for music early on, learning piano at age five. Raised by his mother, Debbie, who owned a gym, he pursued graphic design at Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam. By age 11, Afrojack was producing music at home, dedicating extensive hours to his craft. In 2006, after seven years of honing his skills, he released his first track, "In Your Face."
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Career
At 14, Afrojack began DJing at local clubs and designing websites for musicians. His debut single "In Your Face" reached #60 on the Dutch Single Top 100 in 2006, followed by 2008's "Drop Down (Do My Dance)" with The Partysquad, which reached #12 on the same chart. "Take Over Control" (featuring Eva Simons) in 2010 was certified Platinum in the U.S. and 2x Platinum in Australia, hitting #1 on several dance charts. In 2011, Afrojack was featured on Pitbull's chart-topping single "Give Me Everything," which went Platinum or higher in 14 countries. That same year, "No Beef" with Steve Aoki reached #5 in Belgium and was certified Gold in the Netherlands. He also co-wrote Beyoncé's "Run the World (Girls)," which achieved multiple Platinum certifications worldwide.
In 2013, Afrojack was ranked #7 on "Forbes" list of the world's highest-paid DJs. His debut album, "Forget the World," was released on May 16, 2014, reaching #2 on the "Billboard" Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and earning Gold certification in the Netherlands. The album produced hit singles like "The Spark" (featuring Spree Wilson) and "Ten Feet Tall" (featuring Wrabel), both certified 2x Platinum in the Netherlands. Notable collaborations include David Guetta's "Hey Mama" with Nicki Minaj and Bebe Rexha, which was certified Platinum or higher in 15 countries. Afrojack also had success with Fais' "Hey" (8x Platinum in the Netherlands) and Sandaime J Soul Brothers' "Scarlet," which topped the "Billboard" Japan Hot 100.
Personal Life
Afrojack's personal life has seen its share of public interest. He once dated socialite Paris Hilton, although they split in 2012. On September 26, 2020, Afrojack married singer Elettra Lamborghini, granddaughter of Lamborghini founder Ferruccio Lamborghini. In 2017, his ex-girlfriend Lauren Meditz filed a $25 million lawsuit against him, which was labeled by his lawyer as "absurd" and a "shakedown."
Awards and Nominations
Afrojack has been nominated for four Grammys, winning Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for Madonna's "Revolver (David Guetta's One Love Club Remix)" in 2011. His other Grammy nominations highlight his work on tracks by Leona Lewis, Avicii, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Busta Rhymes. Afrojack has received numerous MTV Europe Music Award nominations, winning Best Dutch Act in 2011. He's also been recognized at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, underscoring his influence and success in the global music industry.
