Cam'ron's Net Worth (Updated 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$6 Million
Age:	49
Born:	February 4, 1976
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Rapper
Last Updated:	Dec 31, 2025

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• Introduction
• Before Wealth & Fame
• Music Career
• Film Roles
• Business Ventures
• Podcast Investment

Introduction

Cam’ron is an American professional rapper and investor with an estimated net worth of $6 Million.

Quick Facts

• Invested $127,000 into creating the It Is What It Is podcast in 2023
• Reportedly signed an 18-month, $20 million deal with Underdog Fantasy

Before Wealth & Fame

Before venturing into the world of hip-hop, Cam’ron flirted with pursuing a career as a professional basketball player while studying in Manhattan. After being expelled from school, he began selling drugs while rapping, when he was introduced to Notorious B.I.G. through his friend Mase. This encounter with one of the world’s richest rappers inspired him to pursue his dream of becoming a rising star in hip-hop.

Music Career

By the mid-1990s, Cam’ron’s career had begun in earnest, with the young rapper working with Big L and friend Mase on a series of collaborations. After being signed to the Untertainment record label, a subdivision of Epic Records, he launched his debut album, Confessions of Fire.

The release helped him gain the attention of prominent producers, who then worked with him on his sophomore album, Sports, Drugs, and Entertainment. It marked a progression of his unique sound and his first collaboration with Destiny’s Child.

The success of the second album allowed Cam’ron to partner with big-name acts on future ventures, including Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel. Signed to the prestigious Roc-A-Fella record label, he would release several hit singles over the following months that consolidated his reputation.

Major Breakthrough With Diplomatic Immunity

With notable collaborations and a promising beginning to his career, the release of Diplomatic Immunity led to his breakthrough. The album was certified gold by the RIAA shortly after its release and featured contributions from Kanye West, The Heatmakerz, and Just Blase. Cam’ron followed up this success with his next studio album, Purple Haze, again working with West and various artists for a second gold-status release.

In 2005, he left Roc-A-Fella and signed to the major label Warner Music Group, a sure sign he had fully entered the mainstream hip-hop community. This prestigious career development was put on hold due to his feud with 50 Cent, and following his mother’s stroke in 2007, he took a break from music.

Notable Collaborations Since 2010

Throughout the 2000s, Cam’ron collaborated with many high-profile performers on a series of releases that dominated the charts. Among the most notable collaborations is being featured on Wiz Khalifa’s second studio album, O.N.I.F.C., on the hit track “The Bluff.”

The decade kicked off with a set of mixtapes recorded and hosted by DJ Drama, as well as various collaborative albums featuring diverse artists. Cam’ron also continued to work with the Diplomats on multiple releases and several releases with the up-and-coming rapper Veda.

In addition to his work with hip-hop luminaries, he also teamed up with the superstar Nicki Minaj on the song “I Am Your Leader” in 2012. The track, which appeared on her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, also featured rapper Rick Ross and became a hit with fans.

Film Roles

As well as enjoying a hugely successful rapping career, Cam’ron has appeared in many movies over the years, spanning multiple genres. He has worked with some of the world’s richest comedians while showcasing his serious acting abilities in serious movies.

Debuting on the big screen in 2002, Cam’ron once again partnered with Jay-Z for the crime drama Paid In Full, which gained a cult following since its release. Throughout the 2000s, he appeared in additional films, including Paper Soldiers, State Property 2, and the satirical comedy Death of a Dynasty. Starring Kevin Hart, the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003 and was dedicated to the singer Aaliyah, who died in 2001.

Cam’ron has continued to appear in movies and television shows, with the 2021 series Queens combining his musical talent with a flair for dramatic performances.

Business Ventures

While best known for his rapping career, Cam’ron has invested his net worth in various business ventures and entrepreneurial activities over the years.

In 2014, he partnered with the fashion designer Mark McNairy to release the Cape line of clothing, presenting the collection at the New York Fashion Week. An additional clothing line, Dipset USA, followed, drawing its design cues from the Diplomat Records branding and aesthetics.

Podcast Investment

In 2023, Cam’ron launched It Is What It Is, a sports commentary podcast with his friend Mason Durell Betha, aka Ma$e. Cam’ron initially planned to invest $250,000 into the venture, build a professional setting, but talk in a much more informal manner than a typical sports show. According to the rapper, he invested roughly $127,000 before he began receiving seven-figure offers from companies to be the podcast’s official sponsor or platform. In Cam’s own words:

“They offered me $1 million, and I said no. Then they offered me $3 or $4 million, and I was like, ah, we’ve got something here.”

Eventually, Cam’ron and Ma$e signed a $20 million deal with Underdog Fantasy. The terms of the agreement are unknown, but some reports speculate it lasted 18 months, which would equate to just over $1 million per month. A large chunk of Cam’ron’s net worth is derived from the podcast.