DJ Clue’s net worth is $12 Million.
DJ Clue Wiki Biography
Ernesto Shaw, known under his stage name DJ Clue, was born on 8 January 1975 in Queens, New York City, USA. He is a disk jockey, record producer, and radio personality, recognized for his street-level mixtapes such as “The Professional” (1998). This first mix tape CD brought him international success and solidified his prosperous career.
Have you ever wondered how rich DJ Clue is? According to sources, DJ Clue’s overall net worth is estimated to be $12 million. The majority of his wealth comes from the enormous success of his first mixtape, which sold more than a million copies, along with the subsequent releases of his projects “The Professional 2” (2001) and “The Professional 3” (2006). His collaboration with Jay-Z also significantly contributed to his net worth.
DJ Clue Net Worth $12 Million
DJ Clue is the fourth child in a middle-class family. His parents divorced when he was 12, and he decided to live with his father. He finished high school locally but never attended college. Instead, he started working for a radio company and made his way up, gaining recognition while still a teenager. Initially interested in rapping and hip-hop, he was known as MC Drama. However, during one of their rehearsals, he realized his passion for manipulating beats to his own taste and expressing himself as an artist. A year later, he released his first popular tape “Clue #24” (1990), making him one of the most popular DJs in New York City.
The diversity of his mixes attracted more fans, leading to the creation of up to two hundred mixtapes within a seven-year period. This ultimately led him to connect with Jay-Z’s “Roc-a-Fella Records”, which released his first major-label debut “The Professional” (1998). During this period, DJ Clue continued to build his reputation through the popular New York hip-hop station “Hot 97”. He also founded his own record label “Desert Storm Records”, adding to his total net worth.
In 2001, DJ Clue released a second volume, “The Professional 2”, giving his work a new dimension. The mixtape topped the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, showcasing a versatile collection of well-known names. Years later, in collaboration with Jay-Z again, DJ Clue released his third studio album “The Professional 3” (2006). Among his other notable mixtapes, DJ Clue is also well-known for “Clue For President” (1998), “Clueminatti” and “Show Me The Money Pt.I and II” (1996/7).
In each of the past three years, he has earned the “Best Mixtape” award and currently hosts his own shows on popular radio stations “Hot 97” and “Power FM”. DJ Clue is one of the most dominant club DJs in the world.
Raised in a religious family, DJ Clue follows Christianity even today. Regarding his private life and relationships, not much information is leaked to the media, although it is known that he has no children.
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| Full Name | DJ Clue |
| Net Worth | $12 Million, |
| Date Of Birth | 8 January 1975, |
| Place Of Birth | Queens, New York City USA, |
| Nationality | American, Intro, Ruff Ryders Anthem (remix), It’s On |
| IMDB | |
| Movies | Backstage, State Property, Stop Snitchin, Stop Lyin, Diplomats & Friends: The Book of Hip-Hop, NBA Street Series: Dunks!: Vol. 1 |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | New York City mixtapes |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has a show on the New York City radio station Power 105.1 FM. |
| 2 | New York City’s most popular mixtape DJ. Signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. CEO of Desert Storm Records along with producing partner Kenneth “Duro” Ifil. Has his radio show on New York City’s Hot 97.1. |
| 3 | Runs Desert Storm Entertainment along with producing partner Kenneth “Duro” Ifil. New York City’s most popular mixtape DJ. Also appears on New York City’s Hot 97.1. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabolous: Everything, Everyday, Everywhere | 2009 | Short | Club Goer |
| Hard Luck | 2006 | Video | Goodlife |
| Da Jammies | 2006 | Video short | Dj Qube (voice) |
| State Property | 2002 | Boss Informant | |
| Direct Effect | 2000 | TV Series | Host (2002-) |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | 2005 | Video Game performer: “Ruff Ryders Anthem Remix” / writer: “Ruff Ryders Anthem Remix” – as E. Shaw | |
| Barbershop | 2002 | writer: “Trade It All Part 2” – as E. Shaw | |
| Ali G Indahouse | 2002 | as Shaw, “FRESH FROM YARD” | |
| Glitter | 2001 | producer: “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstage | 2000 | Documentary |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tale of the Tape | 2017 | Documentary post-production | Himself |
| Biggie Smalls: Rap Phenomenon | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Fashion News Live | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Pledge This! | 2006 | Himself (as DJ Clue Ernesto Shaw) | |
| Diplomats & Friends: The Book of Hip-Hop | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | 2005 | Video Game | Himself (The Liberty Jam) (voice) |
