22Gz is an American rapper who has a net worth of $400,000. He is best known as a pioneer of the Brooklyn drill rap scene. 22Gz came to the spotlight after releasing his hit singles “Blicky”, “Up Next”, and “Suburban”.
The rapper gained popularity in the music industry in 2016 and his tracks eventually caught the attention of labels. In with Atlantic Records and dropped his first major mixtape “The Blixky Tape”. Following that success, he continued to collab with other artists.
What is 22Gz’s Net Worth?
[table id=248 /]Early Life
Jeffrey Alexander was born on November 29th, 1997, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in the section of town known as Flatbush. Before he was born his father passed away, then his older brother was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
As a young boy, Jeffrey hooked up with a whole bunch of kids from Flatbush. He started performing dance moves on the New York City Subway in order to make some cash.
22Gz also had a special talent for basketball, but it was the world of hip-hop that he really dreamt of making his career as a rapper. His biggest musical influences are 50 Cent, Meek Mill, Future, and Jadakiss.
Career
In 2016 22Gz released his first single titled “Blixky” under the stage name which combines aspects of his childhood with street life. He says that his first song was just experimenting, but with his next single, he really gained recognition.
Breakthrough
22Gz released his breakout single “Suburban” which was widely considered the first major hit and earned him a lot of fame. The track was produced by the legendary drill producer AXL Beats. It created immediate hype around this young star.
In the end, that followed the release of “Suburban”, fellow Flatbush rapper Chef G responded with his own song “No Suburban”. Later songs like “Pop Smoke’s “Welcome To The Party”, and Fivio Foreign’s”Big Drip” further cemented this new sound.
Other Ventures
Following the success of “Suburban”, 22Gz pushed himself even further with new singles like “Up Next!”, “Vamanos”, and “We On”. Then in 2018 Atlantic Records offered him a deal through Kodak Black’s “Spin the Block” Imprint.
His family and friends encouraged him to completely focus on his music. As a result, 22Gz returned to the studio and began recording music for his debut mixtape “The Blixky Tape” which he released in July 2019. The mixtape features the hit single “Spin the Block”.
That same year he dropped the single ‘Suburban, Pt. 2″ which became his biggest hit record to date. The track was certified Gold by RIIA and was included in his next project “Growth & Development” released in April 2020. Following that he was banned from performing at Rolling Loud in New York City along with other rappers like Pop Smoke, and Chef G.
Personal Life
In 2014 when 22Gz was only 16 years old, he was charged with conspiracy to commit murder. According to Brooklyn’s supreme court records, he and three other affiliations were accused of planning to kill rival gang members.
In the spring of 2017, 22Gz’s charges made headlines all over. After being arrested, he was charged with second-degree murder with a deadly weapon. He was reportedly riding around Mimia in a white BMW with three other men when the driver of his car attempted to parallel park in a spot that was too small.
They ended up hitting a gold Buick who was owner witnessed the accident from across the street. When they confronted 22Gz and his crew the driver pulled out a weapon and fired it at two men who approached them. The rapper spent 5 months in prison before being released and having his charges dropped.
Career Highlights
- Suburban (Song, 2016)
- Suburban, Pt. 2 (2019)
- The Blixky Tape (Debut mixtape, 2019)
- Growth & Development (Mixtape, 2020)
- The Blixky Tape 2 (Third mixtape, 2021)
22Gz Net Worth
22Gz is on his way to becoming one of the most promising rappers in the American music industry. He earns a good living from his work in music. His source of income comes from releasing new Mixtapes, EPs, and tracks, as well as collaborations with other stars.
22Gz has made a name for himself since releasing his breakthrough single “Suburban”. The rapper has already performed in numerous shows and concerts. As of 2023, 22Gz’s net worth is estimated to be $400,000.
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