Shad
Rapper

Shad Net Worth

Shad is a Canadian hip hop artist born on July 18, 1982 in Kenya. He is best known for being the host of CBC Radio One show q in 2015 and has released several albums throughout his career. He has been nominated for multiple awards and is a respected figure in the Canadian hip hop scene.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 18, 1982
Birth Place Kenya
Age 41 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $7.5 billion (2024)

Shad, a renowned rapper from Kenya, is expected to have a staggering net worth of $7.5 billion by 2024. His immense talent and dedication to his craft have propelled him to great heights of success and popularity in the music industry. With his unique style and lyrical prowess, Shad has captivated audiences not just in Kenya but also on a global scale. Not only does he inspire his fans with his music, but his remarkable net worth also serves as a testament to his entrepreneurial ventures and savvy business acumen. Shad's rise to fame and fortune solidifies his position as one of the most influential and successful rappers in Kenya and beyond.

About

Also known as Shad K., he is a Canadian hip hop Artist named as the host of CBC Radio One show q in 2015.

Before Fame

He released a debut album called When This Is Over in 2005 which he made himself after winning $17,500 in a 91.5 The Beat's Rhythm of the Future talent competition. He was attending Wilfrid Laurier University at the time where he received his Business degree before getting a master's in liberal studied from Simon Fraser University.

Trivia

His three albums under Black Box Recordings, The Old Prince, TSOL and Flying Colours, all received acclaim and award recognition from the Juno Awards and Polaris Music Prize.

Family Life

He was born Shadrach Kabango in Kenya to Rwandan parents, and was raised in London, Ontario, Canada. His mother was hospital lab technician while his father was a machinist.

Associated With

His third album TSOL won the 2011 Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year, beating out fellow Canadian Drake.

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About the author

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