What is Larry Blackmon's Net Worth?
Larry Blackmon is a renowned American singer and musician with a net worth of $400 thousand. Born in New York City in May 1956, he rose to fame as the lead vocalist and frontman for the iconic R&B and funk band Cameo. Blackmon's journey into music began with his involvement in the bands East Coast and the New York City Players, which would later be renamed Cameo. He also played drums for another band named Black Ivory.
The Rise of Cameo
Cameo, formed in the early 1970s, quickly made a name for themselves in the music industry. Their debut studio album, Cardiac Arrest, released in 1975, started their legacy. Cameo achieved great success with multiple #1 albums on the US R&B chart, including Cameosis in 1980, She's Strange in 1984, and Word Up! in 1986. The group's discography boasts 17 studio albums, with their latest album Sexy Sweet Thing released in 2000. Their most notable single, Word Up!, topped both the US R&B and US Dance charts. Other chart-topping singles include She's Strange, Candy, and Loverboy (featuring Mariah Carey).
Signature Style and Legal Battles
Larry Blackmon is easily recognizable by his distinctive hi-top fade haircut and the unique codpiece he often wears over his pants. Despite his musical success, Blackmon's career hasn't been without controversy. In 2014, he faced a lawsuit from a former landlord, who claimed Blackmon owed $16,000 in back rent and apartment damages.
The disputes didn't end there. In October 2018, Blackmon's former bandmates accused him of cashing over $100,000 in group royalty checks without sharing the proceeds. They also alleged that Blackmon used Cameo's music for his Las Vegas residency without their consent, demanding 80% of the live show's profits in a lawsuit.
Larry retaliated in June 2019, suing his former bandmates for using the name 'Cameo' for another group they called 'The Original Cameo Family.' Blackmon's lawsuit sought $2 million in damages.
Vegas Residency
Larry Blackmon continued his musical endeavors with a residency in Las Vegas beginning in 2015. Despite legal hurdles, his impact on the R&B and funk music scene remains significant.
