What is Cam'ron's Net Worth and Salary?
Cam'ron is an American rapper and actor known for his influence in the hip-hop industry and his various business ventures. As of now, he has a net worth of $6 million. With a career that spans over two decades, Cam'ron has released multiple critically acclaimed albums, earning RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. Besides music, he has appeared in several films, including "Paper Soldiers" and "Paid in Full."
Early Life
Born Cameron Ezike Giles on February 4, 1976, in East Harlem, New York, Cam'ron was raised by his mother, Fredericka Giles. He attended the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, where he met future rap icons Mase and Jim Jones. Despite being a promising basketball player, Cam'ron couldn't secure scholarships due to poor academic performance.
Cam'ron briefly attended a Texas college but dropped out and returned to Harlem, turning to drug dealing and music writing. He eventually crossed paths with The Notorious B.I.G., who introduced him to music executive Lance Rivera, leading to a contract with Untertainment.
Career
Cam'ron launched his debut album "Confessions of Fire" in July 1998. The Gold-certified album broke into both pop and R&B charts. In 2000, he released "Sports Drugs & Entertainment" under Sony/Epic Records. The album soared to number two on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and number 14 on Billboard 200. Dissatisfied with Sony's demands, Cam'ron moved to Roc-A-Fella Records, securing a $4.5 million deal.
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In 2002, Cam'ron dropped "Come Home with Me," featuring talents like Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, with production by Kanye West and The Heatmakerz. The Platinum-certified album featured hits "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma." That same year, he acted in the crime drama film "Paid in Full."
Cam'ron's group, The Diplomats, released their debut album "Diplomatic Immunity" in 2003, achieving Gold status. His fourth album "Purple Haze" came out in 2004, featuring artists like Kanye West, Jaheim, and Twista. The critically successful album ranked 114th on Pitchfork's Top 200 Albums of the 2000s and went Gold.
Feeling underpromoted, Cam'ron left Roc-A-Fella for Asylum Records, releasing "Killa Season" in 2006. The album, while not as commercially successful, still earned Gold certification. He also wrote, produced, and starred in the film "Killa Season."
In 2007, Cam'ron took a three-year hiatus to care for his mother, who suffered multiple strokes. They moved to Florida for her recovery, where he supported her rehabilitation.
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Cam'ron returned with "Crime Pays" in 2009 and "Purple Haze 2" in 2019. He continued to release mixtapes, singles, and appeared in various films throughout the years.
Personal Life
On October 23, 2005, in Washington D.C., Cam'ron was shot by a passenger from another car when he refused to hand over his 2006 Lamborghini. He drove to safety and fully recovered in the hospital. Although the assailant's identity remains unknown, Cam'ron claimed the shooter used the Roc-A-Fella Records hand signal.
Cam'ron has a son, who featured on the cover of his successful album "Come Home With Me."
