Kid Ink has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. The American rapper, singer and songwriter built his wealth through album sales, streaming, live performances, songwriting, music production and collaborations with other major artists.
Born Brian Collins in Los Angeles, Kid Ink developed an interest in music production before establishing himself as a rapper. He released his debut studio album, Up & Away, in 2012 and quickly became one of the emerging names in hip-hop.
His commercial success grew with albums and projects including My Own Lane, Full Speed, Almost Home, 7 Series and Alive. Some of his best-known songs include “Show Me,” “Main Chick,” “Be Real,” “Promise” and “Time of Your Life.”
| Kid Ink Net Worth | $2.5 Million |
| Date of Birth | April 1, 1986 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California |
Early Life
Kid Ink was born Brian Collins on April 1, 1986, in Los Angeles, California.
He became interested in music during his teenage years and participated in after-school music programs that allowed him to learn how to produce hip-hop beats.
His early exposure to production gave him an understanding of the music-making process beyond performing. He eventually began working behind the scenes as a producer before focusing on his own recording career.
Career Beginnings
In 2008, Collins earned one of his first significant production credits by working on a single for rapper Nipsey Hussle.
He later began pursuing a career as a rapper under the stage name Rockstar.
In early 2010, he released his first official mixtape, World Tour. The project helped attract the attention of radio DJ DJ Ill Will.
Ill Will subsequently signed Collins to Tha Alumni Group and its joint label, 88 Classic.
Around this period, Collins adopted the stage name Kid Ink, which would eventually become his professional identity.
He followed with several mixtapes, including Crash Landing, Daydreamer and Wheels Up. The projects helped him establish a growing following in the Los Angeles hip-hop scene.
In 2012, Kid Ink was included in XXL magazine’s annual Freshman Class, which highlights emerging hip-hop artists.
Commercial Breakthrough
Kid Ink’s commercial breakthrough came in 2012 with the release of his debut studio album, Up & Away.
The album was supported by singles including “Time of Your Life” and “Lost in the Sauce.” It reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The success of Up & Away established Kid Ink as a commercially viable recording artist.
Later that year, he released the mixtape Rocketshipshawty.
In early 2013, Kid Ink signed with RCA Records, giving him access to the resources of a major record label.
His first major-label single was “Bad Ass,” which featured Meek Mill and Wale.
He followed the single with the EP Almost Home, which debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200.
My Own Lane and Mainstream Success
Kid Ink reached a new level of mainstream success with his second studio album, My Own Lane, released in 2014.
The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, becoming his highest-charting studio album at the time.
My Own Lane featured several commercially successful singles.
“Show Me,” featuring Chris Brown, became one of Kid Ink’s signature songs. The album also included “Iz U Down,” featuring Tyga, and “Main Chick,” another collaboration with Chris Brown.
The success of these songs increased Kid Ink’s exposure beyond the traditional hip-hop audience and helped strengthen his position in mainstream music.
Full Speed and Later Projects
Kid Ink released his third studio album, Full Speed, in 2015.
The album featured collaborations with artists including Usher, Tinashe, Chris Brown and Dej Loaf.
Its singles included “Body Language,” “Hotel” and “Be Real.”
Full Speed debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and reached number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Later in 2015, Kid Ink released the commercial mixtape Summer in the Winter. The project included the single “Promise.”
In 2016, he released RSS2, initially through SoundCloud before the project became available on Spotify and other streaming platforms.
He also released the EP 7 Series, which included the single “F with U,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign.
Kid Ink followed with the mixtape Missed Calls in 2018.
His fourth studio album, Alive, was eventually released in 2021.
Featured Songs
Collaborations have been another important part of Kid Ink’s career.
He has appeared as a featured artist on songs by numerous performers across hip-hop, R&B and pop.
In 2014, he appeared on tracks by artists including Aloe Blacc, Sevyn Streeter, Maejor Ali and E-40.
One of his biggest successes as a featured artist came with Fifth Harmony’s “Worth It.”
Released in 2015, the song became a major international hit and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Kid Ink has also appeared on songs by Jamie Foxx, Omarion, JR Castro, Little Mix, Olivia Noelle, Dizzy Wright and Tungevaag.
These collaborations have helped broaden his audience while providing additional opportunities for recording and performance income.
Personal Life
Kid Ink became engaged to model Asiah Azante in 2015.
The couple have two daughters.
The rapper is also widely known for his extensive collection of tattoos.
His tattoos cover much of his face, arms, hands, back and torso. He has more than 100 tattoos, including portraits of his mother and grandfather on his chest.
He also has a tiger tattoo on the front of his neck, representing his Chinese zodiac sign.
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