What is Foxy Brown's Net Worth?
Foxy Brown is an American rapper, model, and actress with a net worth of $3 million. Foxy debuted her first album in 1996 through Def Jam Records and has remained a significant figure in hip-hop. She briefly joined the rap group, the Firm, before going solo in 1999 and releasing her second album, "Chyna Doll," which topped the charts, making her the second female rapper to do so.
In 2001, Foxy released "Broken Silence," featuring the Grammy-nominated track "Na Na Be Like." This album was her last significant release, but she continued to collaborate with various artists and released mixtapes over the years. Her upcoming visual album, announced in 2019, was delayed indefinitely.
Early Life
Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand, known as Foxy Brown, was born on September 6, 1978, in New York City. Her musical talents were evident early on, and she won a talent contest in Brooklyn, which led to studio rap sessions.
Career
Foxy Brown began by collaborating with other artists on various tracks, including platinum and gold singles. She notably worked with artists like Toni Braxton and Jay-Z. At 17, she signed with Def Jam Records and released her debut album, "Ill Na Na," in 1996, which sold over 100,000 copies within the first week and debuted at number seven on the charts. The album featured artists like Jay-Z and Method Man.
Afterward, she joined Nas, AZ, and Nature to form the rap group, the Firm. Their first and only album, produced by Dr. Dre, debuted at number one in 1999. During this period, Foxy toured with notable artists such as Snoop Dogg, the Spice Girls, and Stone Temple Pilots.
Foxy released her second solo album, "Chyna Doll," in 1999, which debuted at number one, selling 173,000 units in the first week. Only Lauryn Hill had previously topped the charts with a rap album. Despite an initial drop in sales, it was eventually certified platinum.
Her third album, "Broken Silence," debuted at number five on the charts in 2001, selling 130,000 units in the first week, eventually achieving gold certification with over 500,000 units sold. The album included collaborations with artists like Spraga Benz. After releasing the single "Stylin'," she left Def Jam Records.
Leaving Def Jam marked a decline in her career. She couldn't complete a planned album titled "Black Roses." Health issues, including hearing loss, worsened the situation, and a prison sentence in 2007 added further difficulties. In 2019, she was reportedly working on an unconfirmed fourth studio album.
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Controversy
Foxy Brown is known for her feud with Lil' Kim, stemming from their similar music styles. This rivalry led to an incident involving gunfire outside a New York radio station. Lil' Kim's imprisonment for another matter paused the feud. Kim has since ignored Foxy's ongoing provocations.
Personal Life
In 1999, Foxy became engaged to rapper Kurupt, but the wedding was called off in 2000. She later got engaged to rapper Spragga Benz in 2001, but this marriage did not materialize either.
Medical Issues
Foxy entered rehab in 2000 for opioid addiction and had previously struggled with depression. She was dependent on morphine to perform or record music. In 2005, she suffered hearing loss and required a hearing aid, a problem resolved in 2006.
Legal Issues
In 2007, Foxy was sentenced to one year in jail for parole violation, stemming from a 2004 altercation with two New York manicurists. While in jail, she was involved in another altercation and spent 76 days in solitary confinement, later shortened for good behavior. She was released in 2008.
In 2010, Foxy was arrested for criminal contempt, a class E felony, following an incident where she allegedly verbally abused her neighbor and threw a BlackBerry at her. Foxy pleaded not guilty and was released on $5,000 bail. She faced up to 7 years in prison, but all charges were dropped in 2011.
