Kool Herc Net Worth

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Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell on April 16, 1955 in Jamaica, is a DJ credited with popularizing hard funk and hip hop records in the 1970's. He is widely considered to be the father of hip hop and is credited with laying the foundation for the genre.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	April 16, 1955
Birth Place	Jamaica
Age	68 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Aries

💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)

About

Born Clive Campbell, he is DJ who is credited with popularizing hard funk and hip hop records in the 1970's.

Before Fame

He immigrated from Kingston, Jamaica to the Bronx, New York with his family when he was 12.

Trivia

In 1975, Grandmaster Flash said that he was his musical hero for his contributions to the genre.

Family Life

He was the oldest of six children.

Associated With

Grandmaster Flash was hugely influenced by his work.

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