Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | May 15, 1961 |
| Birth Place | The Bronx, NY |
| Age | 62 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $1.50 million (2024)
Melle Mel, also known as one of the iconic rappers in New York, has an estimated net worth of $1.50 million for the year 2024. With a successful career spanning decades, Melle Mel has solidified his status as a prominent figure in the rap industry. His memorable contributions to the Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, particularly the groundbreaking song "The Message," have earned him widespread recognition and acclaim. Through his skills as a rapper, Melle Mel has not only achieved significant financial success but also established himself as a legendary figure in the hip-hop world.
About
Rapper known for being part of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, one of the genre's seminal groups. They're known for the singles "The Message" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)." After The Furious Five, he released several albums as Grandmaster Melle Mel.
Before Fame
He was one of the original five rappers in the group, which formed in 1978. They released their first album in 1979.
Trivia
He was one of the original artists to call himself MC. He's credited as one of the main writers of "The Message," which paved the way for social commentary in rap.
Family Life
He was born Melvin Glover. His brother Nathaniel (Aka The Kid Creole) was also one of the Furious Fives. Their mother was part Cherokee.
Associated With
He and Grandmaster Flash get involved in a legal dispute over the use of the group name Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, with Mel claiming that Flash's monopoly on his own named has harmed the earning power of the rest of the group.
