PAPOOSE – EST. $200,000
Papoose is an esteemed rapper and songwriter born in Brooklyn, New York. Real name Shamele Mackie, the nickname Papoose, which he also professionally known for, was given by his loving grandfather. He has about $200,000 net worth enough for him to own various credit cards. The rapper was first featured on the Roots of Evil album of the famous rapper Kool G Rap. He launched his debut album Thug Connection/Alphabetical Slaughter in 1999. From there, he began making mixtapes and selling them.
Moreover, he signed a contract with Streetsweepers Entertainment and launched over a dozen mixtapes.
Papoose always proved himself as an exceptional rapper by winning the Best Underground Artist from Justo Mixtape Award. After his tenure with the other entertainment company, he transferred in 2006 to Jive Records. They signed a contract worth $1 million, released a studio album, The Nacirema Dream, and were featured on Busta Rhymes’ remix.