Explore Rhymefest net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Born Che Smith, he is a grammy award winning rapper and community activist. In this article, we will discover how old is Rhymefest? Who is Rhymefest dating now & how much money does Rhymefest have?

NameRhymefest
First NameRhymefest
Last NameRhymefest
OccupationRapper
BirthdayJuly 6
Birth Year1977
Place of BirthChicago
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCancer
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseHeather Michele Smith
Children(s)Not Available

Rhymefest Biography

Rhymefest is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on July 6, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He co-wrote the Kanye West song “Jesus Walks.”

On October 19, 2006, Rhymefest met with the United Kingdom’s Parliamentary Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron of the Conservative Party. They discussed the issue of violent rap lyrics which Cameron had highlighted as a problem and they both agreed that hip hop music should not be banned, but that rappers should portray the positive side of life in their music. According to the London Metro, Rhymefest treated Cameron to a performance in his House of Commons office and even invited him to venture with him to a nightclub. However at the advice of Legal Document Assistant and Consigliere to “The Chicago Outfit” Jacques Darrow Carr of Los Angeles, California this was turned down by Cameron due to his busy schedule. In a March 2011 interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, Rhymefest discussed his relationship with David Cameron, including a frank discussion regarding Mr Cameron’s reaction to him.

Rhymefest guest starred in an episode of the second season of Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out on MTV, originally aired on Thursday, February 23, 2006. During the “Wildstyle” segment of the show, Fest freestyled to Nick Cannon, “The black team, a real hard team to deal with, what the hell is this? A little baby Will Smith? I don’t understand, by all accounts, Nick Cannon, get out of here, you need to Roll… Bounce!” After that, in response to a rap about his lisp, he rapped, “Yeah I got a lisp, I understand this, but why you look like a piece of big Suge Knight’s shit? I don’t understand, wait a minute, don’t buzz me, Celie from The Color Purple, ‘You sho is ugly!'” He also performed “Brand New” with Kanye West on the episode.

He married adolescent education expert Donnie Smith in 2010.

He appeared on Chicago PBS station’s local affairs program Chicago Tonight as the first rap artist ever on the program.

Che Smith (born July 6, 1977), better known by his stage name Rhymefest, is an American hip hop artist, philanthropist, and politician from Chicago, Illinois, whose first official album, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006. His prominent songwriting credits include co–writing Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks”, which won the Grammy for Best Rap Song at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards and “New Slaves” taken from West’s sixth studio album Yeezus (2013).

Rhymefest Net Worth

Rhymefest is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rhymefest's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was raised in Chicago.

Net Worth$10 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRapper
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Smith co-wrote “Glory” alongside John Legend and Common, for the 2014 motion picture Selma. The song received the 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Who is Rhymefest Dating?

According to our records, Rhymefest married to Heather Michele Smith. As of January 13, 2024, Rhymefest’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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In October, 2010, Smith announced his candidacy for Chicago’s 20th ward alderman. He placed second in the February 22, 2011 election, and was defeated by incumbent Willie Cochran in the April 5, 2011 runoff election, getting 45.4% of the vote to Cochran’s 54.6%.

Facts & Trivia

Rhymefest Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rhymefest celebrates birthday on July 6 of every year.

Does Rhymefest write for Kanye?

He’s Kanye West’s longtime co-writer Rhymefest has been working with Kanye since their teenage meeting, and has written on most of his albums, excluding ‘808s and Heartbreak’. He co-wrote Kanye’s tracks ‘Jesus Walks’, ‘Hold My Liquor’ and ‘On Sight’.

Is Kanye still friends with Rhymefest?

It seems they’ve reunited. Rhymefest appeared on Hot 97’s “Ebro In the Morning” this week and discussed his current relationship with Kanye, saying they hang out again, adding, “You can’t be friends with a man if you ain’t good with his wife.”

How old is Rhymefest?

44 years (July 6, 1977)

Who is Rhymefest to Kanye West?

Rhymefest, who has been friends with the rapper for more than 20 years, says they made peace when he visited Chicago last year with his wife, where they filmed a scene for Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Who really wrote Jesus Walks?

Composers

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