Age, Biography and Wiki

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)

Quincy Troupe, also known as Poet in Missouri, is an esteemed writer whose net worth is projected to reach $1.1 Million by the year 2024. Troupe has gained recognition in the literary world for his profound poetry and significant contributions to American literature. With his unique style and thought-provoking verses, Troupe has amassed a following of avid readers and supporters over the years. As a celebrated poet, his talent and dedication have undoubtedly played a major role in his financial success, placing him in the realm of esteemed writers whose work resonates with audiences worldwide.

About

Poet, Editor, and author of The Architecture of Language: Poems; James Baldwin: The Legacy; and Miles and Me: A Memoir of Miles Davis. He became the first Poet Laureate of California in 2002.

Before Fame

He studied at Grambling State University on an athletic scholarship. After dropping out of school, he entered the U.S. Army and lived in France. While in France, he met author and Philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, who inspired him to become a Writer.

Trivia

He was the Director of the Malcolm X Center in Los Angeles for several years. While teaching at the University of California, San Diego, he also founded a literary magazine.

Family Life

The son of a prominent Negro League baseball player, he grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He later lived in California and finally settled in New York City with his wife Margaret.

Associated With

He co-wrote The Pursuit of Happyness, which was adapted into a film starring Will Smith.

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