What is NLE Choppa's Net Worth?
NLE Choppa, a prominent rapper, boasts a net worth of $5 million. He skyrocketed to fame in 2019 with his hit single 'Shotta Flow'. Following this, he released the EP 'Cottonwood' and his debut studio album, 'Top Shotta', in the summer of 2020. This album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 and featured successful singles such as 'Camelot' and 'Walk Em Down'. He currently has 6 million subscribers on YouTube and over 2 billion video views. NLE Choppa has collaborated with many renowned artists including Blueface, Bhad Bhabie, Birdman, Juvenile, and Smokepurpp.
Early Life and Education
NLE Choppa, born Bryson Lashun Potts on November 1, 2002, hails from Memphis, Tennessee. Raised by a Jamaican mother and an African-American father in the Parkway Village community, he attended Cordova High School where he played basketball. It was during his school years that he discovered his passion for freestyling with friends, eventually leading his mother, Angela, to manage his burgeoning rap career.
Career Beginnings
Initially using the name YNR Choppa, Potts released his debut song 'No Love Anthem' in early 2018, followed by his mixtape 'No Love the Takeover' that summer. He gained online traction with his appearance in the song and video 'No Chorus Pt. 3.'
Commercial Breakthroughs
Rebranded as NLE Choppa, he achieved his commercial breakthrough in early 2019 with 'Shotta Flow'. Entering the Billboard Hot 100 at number 96 in May, it peaked at number 36. The remix, featuring Blueface, was released in June and accompanied by a music video that garnered 10 million views within a month. He continued to release sequels of 'Shotta Flow' and other singles like 'Capo', 'Birdboy', 'Blocc is Hot', and 'Free YoungBoy'. By the end of 2019, he released his debut EP, 'Cottonwood', which included singles like 'Side' and the 'Shotta Flow' remix.
Top Shotta
After delays, NLE Choppa's debut studio album 'Top Shotta' was released in summer 2020. Preceded by singles like 'Camelot' and 'Walk Em Down' featuring Roddy Ricch, the album debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200 and eventually went Gold. Other notable singles include 'Narrow Road' featuring Lil Baby.
Further Mixtapes and Albums
On his 18th birthday in 2020, NLE Choppa released the mixtape 'From Dark to Light', focusing on affirmations and spirituality, reflecting in the album's cover art. In early 2022, he released 'Me vs. Me', featuring artists like Polo G, Young Thug, G Herbo, and Moneybagg Yo. His second studio album, 'Cottonwood 2', was released in April 2023, featuring guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Polo G, and Rick Ross. The album's lead single, 'Slut Me Out', peaked at number four on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Other Collaborations
NLE Choppa has worked with various artists and featured on numerous tracks. In 2020, he collaborated with Polo G and Stunna 4 Vegas on 'Go Stupid' from Polo G's album 'The Goat'. He has also been featured in songs like Rubi Rose's 'Hit Yo Dance', Blueface's 'Holy Moly', 50 Cent's 'Part of the Game', Kai Cenat's 'Bustdown Rollie Avalanche', DDG's '9 Lives', and Polo G's 'Unapologetic'.
YouTube Channels
Apart from his music career, NLE Choppa maintains an active presence on YouTube, managing channels like 'Awakened Choppa' and 'The Rise of NLE Choppa'. 'Awakened Choppa' focuses on his healthy lifestyle choices including veganism and gardening.
Personal Life
In 2020, NLE Choppa welcomed his first child, a daughter. Almost two years later, his girlfriend Marissa Da'Nae suffered a miscarriage of their son. NLE Choppa has also faced some legal issues. In March 2021, he was arrested on charges of burglary, weapon possession, and drugs. Later that May, he was involved in a fight in Santa Monica, California.
