Introduction
Shaggy is a Jamaican-American musician and DJ. He is one of the richest celebrities in America. He has a successful career in the music industry. Shaggy is a popular reggae artist who has released more than a dozen studio albums. His best work includes Boombastic (1995), the 6x Platinum Hot Shot (2000), and Summer in Kingston (2011). He teamed up with Sting for the album 44/876. The album won a Grammy. Shaggy’s singles Boombastic (1995), It Wasn’t Me (2000), and Angel (2000) all cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He received a Jamaican Order of Distinction in 2007. Many people wanted to know about his net worth and successful career. Here we will discuss Shaggy’s net worth, primary source of income, successful career, and personal life.
Shaggy’s net worth primary source of income and a successful career
Shaggy has a net worth of $14 million. His music career is the primary source of his income. Shaggy was born Orville Richard Burrell on 22 October 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the son of Lorraine and Clinton. The family moved to Brooklyn, New York City, when Shaggy was 7 years old. He attended Erasmus Hall High and began taking singing lessons in 1987. Shaggy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and earned the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of Field Artillery Cannon Crewman (0811) in 1988. He served in the 10th Marine Regiment with a Field Artillery Battery during the Persian Gulf War. Lance Corporal was Shaggy’s highest rank during his time in the military. Shaggy had his first hit in 1993 with “Oh Carolina. The song reached the top 10 on the charts in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. He released his debut studio album, Pure Pleasure, on 24 August 1993. The single from the album, In the Summer (featuring Rayvon), reached #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the Hot Rap Songs chart. He released the album Midnite Lover in 1997. Shaggy released his fifth album, Hot Shot, in 2000. It was certified 3× Platinum or higher in five countries. The singles Angel (featuring Rayvon) and It Wasn’t Me (featuring Rikrok) both reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He released the albums Lucky Day (2002) and Clothes Drop (2005). He released the album Intoxication on his label, Big Yard Records. He released the DVD Shaggy–Live, in 2008. His best songs include Rise, Out of Many, One Music, The Little Mermaid Live!, Hot Shot, and Summer in Kingston.
Shaggy’s personal life
Shaggy married art director Rebecca Packer on 12 July 2014. They have three daughters, Sydney and twins, Madison and Kelsey. Shaggy has two sons from a previous relationship, Richard Jr. and Tyler. Richard is a rapper. Shaggy launched the charitable organization Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation. He has donated ventilators and other equipment to the hospitals. Shaggy is living a happy life with his family.
