South Park Mexican is an American rapper and songwriter who has a net worth of $10 Million. He has done incredible work in the music industry throughout his career.
South Park is best recognized for being the founder of the Independent label “Dope House Records.” He began his rap career in the year 1994 and teamed up with his brother and friend to form his label in the following year.
Under the label, South Park released his debut solo album “Hillwood.” Apart from releasing his albums, the rapper has also worked on several compilation albums, collaboration projects, and mixtapes.
What is South Park Mexican’s Net Worth?
[table id=85 /]Early Life
Carlos Coy was born on October 5th, 1970, in Houston, Texas, to his father Arturo Coy. After spending a handful of years in South East Houston, the family moved to South Park.
He was just three years old when his parents were separated. Since then, Carlos was raised by his sister Sylvia. He often described her sister as “a mother figure” for him. He also has an older brother Arthur Coy Jr.
His father is a former member of the American Marine Corps. His mother was studying in high school when she met Arturo. So she dropped from her school to start her relationship with Arturo Coy.
Education
In terms of school, Carlos attended multiple elementary schools because he often found himself in trouble throughout his childhood. He went to Louie Welch Middle School and then to the Woodson Middle School in Houston.
For high school, Carlos attended Charles H. Milby High School but was expelled from there in 1987. During that time he was in 9th grade. Later he went to San Jacinto College to earn a business associate’s degree, though he failed and dropped his studies.
During his teenage years, Carlos was a crack cocaine dealer but he later stopped it. Before becoming a rapper he had some gigs, including as a salesman and working at a chemical plant. In the early 1990s, Carlos decided to pursue his career as a rapper.
Career
In 1994 South Park Mexican began his music career in the Christian hip-hop genre. Soon he realized that this genre would not work for him, so he changed his style. He adopted the new moniker known as South Park Mexican or SPM and began recording music.
Next year South Park collaborated with his older brother and friend to form the record label called, “Dope House Records.” That same year he dropped his debut studio album, “Hillwood.”
He didn’t gain any recognition until his second album “Hustle Town” came out in 1998. That project became a big hit in the underground rap scene in Houston. “Power Moves: The Table” was his third album, which he released at the end of 1998.
Breakthrough
South Park released his fourth album, “The 3rd Wish: To Rock the World” in November 1999. That album contains a lead single, “High So High” which went viral. The song hit the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart, reaching number 50.
South Park caught the attention of the popular label, “Universal Music Group” with whom he signed a joint venture deal in 2000. South Park took $500 thousand in advance and National distribution. He dropped three more albums under the Universal Music Group.
His albums “Time is Money,” “The Purity Album,” and “Never Change” were released between 2000 and 2001. Around that time one of South Park’s singles “You Know My Name” was included in The Purity Album. The song peaked at #31 on the Rap chart and #99 on the Billboard R&B chart.
South Park Mexican continued to release more successful albums including “When Devils Strike,” “The Last Chair Violinist,” and “The Son of Norma.” From 2008 to 2014 the rapper took a six-year hiatus from the music industry. He also worked as a featured artist for several other artists in albums like Bangin’ Screw, Let the Game Begins, The Most Hated, and more.
Personal Life
South Park Mexican has been married to Gina Acosta. The couple has two children, a daughter Carley Brown and a son named Carlos Coy, Jr.
In late 2001 South Park found himself being arrested by local police on a charge of aggravated s*xual assault of a child. Eventually, he was released from county jail after assigning bail. He was ordered to pay a $10 thousand fine and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Career Highlights
- Hillwood, (Debut Album, 1995)
- Hustle Town, (Album, 1998)
- High So High, (Song)
- You Know My Name, (Song)
South Park Mexican Net Worth
South Park Mexican is an American rapper and songwriter from Houston, Texas. He came to the spotlight in the late 1990s and earned fame with his solo studio albums. He earns from the music industry, like releasing new albums.
The rapper was arrested in 2002 but he didn’t stop and continued to release more music from prison. While incarcerated South Park dropped new albums including “When Devils Strike (2006)”, “The Last Chair Violinist (2008)”, and “The Son of Norma (2014).”
After founding his label, “Dope House Records,” he signed up rappers like Rasheed, Low G, Lucky Luciano, and Juan Gotti. South Park managed to gain a lot of wealth and popularity at the peak of his music career. As of 2023, South Park Mexican’s net worth is estimated to be $10 Million.
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