What is Booba's Net Worth?
Booba is a celebrated French rapper with a net worth of $14 million. Known for his influential music, Booba has gained international recognition. He has collaborated with renowned artists like P. Diddy, 2 Chainz, and Rick Ross. As the most legally downloaded artist in French history, Booba boasts over 10 million record sales as a solo artist.
Booba first gained prominence as part of the duo Lunatic with his long-time friend Ali. After their successful album in 2000, they split in 2003, allowing Booba to flourish as a solo artist. With his unique sound, Booba also established a record label, clothing line, and jewelry line.
Early Life
Élie Yaffa, known as Booba, was born on December 9, 1976, in Sèvres, near Paris. Growing up in a Muslim household with a Senegalese father and a French mother, Élie developed an early passion for music. He initially entered the music scene as a breakdancer in the early 90s.
Career
In 1994, Booba partnered with Ali to form Lunatic. Facing challenges due to their controversial lyrics, they launched their own independent label, 45 Scientific, in 1999 and released "Mauvais Oeil" in 2000 to critical acclaim. However, the duo split in 2003 after the album's release.
Booba began his solo career in 2002 with the album "Temps mort." Exploring his musical influences, he released several albums showcasing his unique style with raw lyrics and dark melodies. These albums include "Pantheon," "Ouest Side," "0.9," and "Lunatic," with "Ouest Side" being the most successful. In 2012, Booba released "Futur," adding to his accolades of six gold albums, three platinum albums, and one double-platinum album. He was also the winner of the 2011 "My YouTube" contest.
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Other Ventures
Booba has diversified his career by creating Tallac Records and introducing clothing and jewelry lines, including Ünkut and DCNTD.
Controversies
Booba has been involved in several controversies. In 2013, he faced criticism for dedicating a song to Holocaust victims. In 2014, he was again in the spotlight for comments appearing to praise Mohammed Merah, an antisemitic murderer. These incidents stirred considerable debate.
In 2018, Booba was reported to have brawled with fellow rapper Kaaris at a Paris airport, leading to flight delays and multiple arrests. In 2019, his associates were attacked on a music video set in Paris. That same year, Booba and Kaaris announced plans to settle their feud with a boxing match.
