Yellowman
DJ

Yellowman Net Worth

Yellowman is a seminal Jamaican reggae and dancehall DJ who was born on January 15, 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his influential songs like "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng," which has been sampled in popular music many times. In later years, he became an advocate for anti-violence.
Yellowman is a member of DJ

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 15, 1956
Birth Place Kingston, Jamaica
Age 68 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Seminal Jamaican reggae and dancehall DJ who came to prominence in the 80's with influential songs like "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng," which has been sampled dozens of times in popular music. He became an outspoken anti-violence advocate later in his career.

Before Fame

He grew up in a Catholic orphanage in Kingston, Jamaica. He experienced bullying from his classmates due to his albinism.

Trivia

He was diagnosed with skin cancer in 1982 and was given a prognosis of just three years to live. Despite this, the cancer went into remission and he continued living a healthy life.

Family Life

His real name is Winston Foster. He married Rosie Foster in 1985. His daughter Kareema is also a musician.

Associated With

His song "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng" was sampled by Tupac Shakur in the song "Hit 'Em Up."

Some Yellowman images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.