Douglas E. Davis was born on 17th September 1966, in Christ Church, Barbados. He is a rapper, beat boxer and record producer, and under the professional name Doug E. Fresh he is known as one of the first beat-boxers of the 20th century. Doug E. Fresh has been accumulating his net worth being active in the music industry since 1983.
So how rich is Doug E. Fresh? Reportedly, the overall size of Doug E.’s net worth is as much as $2 million, which he has accumulated mostly from his live performances, releasing albums and producing records.
Doug E. Fresh Net Worth $2 Million
Doug E. Fresh is regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time. He rose to fame after inventing the human beat box, which involved imitating various sounds including drum machines using only his lips, mouth, throat, gums as well as the microphone. Even though he started his career as a solo performer, he became popular after tracks alongside Slick Rick and Run DMC were released. The most significant singles by the hip hop artist have been “The Snow” (1985) which is like the conversation between MC Ricky D and Doug E. Fresh, and “La Di Da Di” (1985) which is considered as a hip hop classic. It is worth saying that “The Snow” (1985) set the record in Europe, being the best selling hip hop single of all time. In the USA, it was rated the top rap single of the year by Spin magazine. “La Di Da Di” (1985) entered that Billboard Top Hot 100 and became the single that was later referenced by a number of artists. Of course his net worth benefited accordingly.
During his career Doug E. Fresh has released four studio albums, “Oh, My God!” (1986), “The World’s Greatest Entertainer” (1988), “Doin’ What I Gotta Do (1992) and “Play” (1995). Afterwards, he appeared on stage, and recorded usually as a guest artist, yet has been active in the hip hop industry up to date. Wonder, how did he manage to gain the popularity without releasing an album? In 2005, he appeared on the stage of the television show named “American Idol” (2005) thus reminding viewers of his worth. Five years later, he recorded a song alongside the Cali Swag District band “Teach Me How to Dougie”(2010), gaining the attention of the masses as the single topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs as well as being certified platinum twice in the USA. Due to the success of the single, Doug E. Fresh was invited onto a number of events, television shows, and participation at the BET Pre-Awards Show and the Soul Train Awards, this way also increasing his net worth as well as the popularity in the music industry.
Further, Doug E. is also a businessman as he has launched the restaurant called Doug E.’s Chicken and Waffles located in New York City, which also adds sums to the total size of his net worth.
Finally, in the personal life of Doug E. Fresh, he likes to keep it private and doesn’t reveal much, although it is known that he is married and fathered six children. Fresh is a member of the Church of Scientology and has performed for church audiences.
EMI, Enjoy Records, Capitol Records, Island Records, Gee Street Records, PolyGram, Fantasy Records
Albums
The World's Greatest Entertainer, Oh My God!, Doin' What I Gotta Do, Play, Best of Doug E. Fresh, Alright, I-Ight (Alright)
Movies
Let's Get Bizzee, Mike Epps: Under Rated & Never Faded, Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!, Don of All Dons, Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem, War on Wax: Rivalries in Hip Hop, Fully Loaded Jamaica, South Beach Raw, Blaze Battle Round 1, Blaze Battle Final Round, Laff...
TV Shows
I Love the '90s, I Love the '80s Strikes Back, I Love the '70s, I Love Toys, I Love the '90s, I Love the '80s Strikes Back, I Love the '70s, I Love Toys
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Fact
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Was frontman of 1980s Hip-Hop crew Doug E Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew. Performed "Spirit," which was featured in the movie Ghostbusters II (1989).
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
2014
TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
Guapas
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Tu cara me suena - Argentina
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Tu cara me suena
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Eminem: Rap God
2013
Video short writer: "Rap God" - as Douglas Davis
Chelsea Lately
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Saturday Night Live
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
2013 MTV Video Music Awards
2013
TV Special writer: "We Can't Stop" - as Douglas Davis
Amor à Vida
2013
TV Series writer: "We Can't Stop" - as Douglas Davis
Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace
2013
TV Movie performer: "Master Blaster Jammin'", "Superstition", "As"
2010 Soul Train Awards
2010
TV Special performer: "Medley: 10 Seconds; Holding You Down Goin' in Circles; La Di Da Di; Holding You Down Goin' in Circles" / writer: "Medley: 10 Seconds; Holding You Down Goin' in Circles; La Di Da Di; Holding You Down Goin' in Circles"
So You Think You Can Dance
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dance Flick
2009
writer: "La Di Da Di" - as Douglas Davis
Nothing Like the Holidays
2008
performer: "The Show" / writer: "The Show" - as Douglas Davis
Step Up 2: The Streets
2008
writer: "Shake Your Pom Pom" - as Douglas Davis
Holes
2003
writer: "Dig It"
Brown Sugar
2002
performer: "Battle in the Bronx", "Human Beat Box" / writer: "Battle in the Bronx", "Human Beat Box" - as Douglas Davis
Paid in Full
2002
performer: "Keep Risin' to the Top" / writer: "Keep Risin' to the Top" - as Douglas Davis
Ultimate X: The Movie
2002
Documentary short writer: "Christiansands"
Biggie and Tupac
2002
Documentary writer: "Hypnotize"
Scratch
2001
Documentary writer: "La Di Da Di" - as Douglas L. Davis
Juggalo Championshxt Wrestling Volume 1
2000
Video writer: "Hypnotize"
The Sixth Man
1997
performer: "Superstition Doug E. Fresh Version" / writer: "Superstition Doug E. Fresh Version"
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
performer: "Freak It Out" / producer: "Freak It Out" / writer: "Freak It Out" - as D. Davis
Beavis and Butt-Head
1994
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Who's the Man?
1993
performer: "Party and Bullshit" / writer: "Party and Bullshit" - as D. Davis
CB4
1993
performer: "The Show" / writer: "The Show" - as Douglas Davis
New Jack City
1991
performer: "THE SHOW" / writer: "THE SHOW" - as Douglas Davis
Paris Is Burning
1990
Documentary performer: "The Show" / writer: "The Show" - as D. Davis