Corey Quontrell Woods was born on the 12th January 1970, in Staten Island, New York City USA, and is a hip hop singer who is well known under the stage name Raekwon. It should be said that the rapper is also recognized under other names including RAEK WON, Chef Raekwon, Corey Woods, The Chef, Shallah, Lou Diamonds, Lex Diamonds, Shallah Raekwon and others. He is considered to be a pathfinder of Mafioso rap which is a subgenre of gangsta or thug rap styles. Raekwon has been accumulating his net worth being active in the music industry since 1992.
How rich is this musician? Over his long spanned career of more than 20 years, Raekwon has accumulated a net worth of over $12 million.
Raekwon Net Worth $12 Million
To start with, Raekwon’s musical career began in the early 1990s in the New York underground. In 1993, he joined the Wu-Tang Clan and participated in almost all the songs on the album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” (1993). The same year, he released the single “Ice Cream” which was listed into the album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” (1994) which was recognized as one of the best solo albums of the members of Wu-Tang, performed together with his friend Ghostface Killah. In most of the tracks of the album, Raekwon is devoted to storytelling; he appeared as a narrator of stories touching mostly the themes of drug trafficking and organized crime.
Raekwon also participated in Wu solo projects, including the famous “Tical” (1994) “Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version ODB” (1995) and “GZA Liquid Swords” (1996). We find Raekwon with the Wu-Tang Clan in the studio albums “Forever” (1997) and “The W” (1999). Then he released his second album, entitled “Immobilarity” (1999) which was less well received despite the Casablanca flagship titles. “The Lex Diamond Story” (2003) managed to repeat the success of his first album, although receiving a mixed reception from critics. In 2004, he recorded the “De Park Hill 91 Pisa” with French rapper Ol’Kainry, which was later listed in the album “Men of Honor” (2004).
In 2006, he left Universal Records to sign with the label of Dr. Dre, Aftermath Entertainment, although never released an album under this label. His fourth solo album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II” (2009) made a great impact to the hip-hop community, and following its release, Raekwon was invited to participate in many projects, including alongside rappers Lloyd Banks and Big Boi. The artist then released an album entitled “Wu-Massacre” (2010) in collaboration with two other members of Wu-Tang, Method Man and Ghostface Killah. His fifth solo album, “Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang” (2011) offered much more variety than usual collaborations, including R & B singer Estelle and rapper Rick Ross. Among producers of the album were such well known figures as The Alchemist, DJ Khalil, Mathematics and Evidence. All the above mentioned engagements and releases have added significant sums to the total size of Raekwon net worth and popularity.
Finally, in the personal life of the hip hop artist, he converted to Islam in 2009. He has fathered two children Jabairi Woods and Cori Andrea Woods with separate long-term but unnamed girlfriends.
Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Movies
Hardrock, Wu-Tang Clan: Live at Montreux 2007, Notorious BIG: Bigger Than Life, All Access: Street Credibility, Coalition, DJ Absolut: The New Lifestyle, Wu Tang Clan Presents: 18 Fatal Strikes, Wu-Tang Clan: The W: Vol. 1, Don of All Dons, Dirty: The Official O.D.B. Biography, Hip Hop Time Capsule:...
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Trademark
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Usually raps alongside fellow Wutang member and best friend Ghostface Killah
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Quote
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We strivin' for perfection.
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I ain't gonna front; I can't stand fuckin' homos, man.
His album "Only Built for Cuban Linx" is heralded as a classic, mafioso genre album. One of the most critically acclaimed albums of its time, still referenced by many other rappers.
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Is regarded as one of the founders of the Mafioso rap genre of the mid 90s.
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Has a son named Jabairi with long time girlfriend.
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Has a daughter named after him and his mother Cori Andrea Woods
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Member of the New York hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Nerve
2016
writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Corey Woods
Straight Outta Compton
2015
writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Corey Woods
The Man with the Iron Fists
2012
writer: "Shame On A Nigga"
Sarah G Live
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Documentary writer: "Gorgeous" - as Corey Woods
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
2011
writer: "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F'wit" - as Corey Woods
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
Omerta
2011/I
performer: "The Movie Life" / writer: "The Movie Life"
Runaway
2010/I
Short performer: "Gorgeous" - uncredited / writer: "Gorgeous" - uncredited
Ninja Assassin
2009
performer: "Legacy" / writer: "Legacy"
Meet Dave
2008
writer: "Protect Ya Neck" - as Corey Woods
The Wackness
2008
performer: "Heaven and Hell" / writer: "Heaven and Hell", "Tearz" - as Corey Woods
First Sunday
2008
writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Corey Woods
Bling: A Planet Rock
2007
Documentary writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Cory Woods
Illegal Tender
2007
writer: "C.R.E.A.M."
The Boondocks
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
2005
Video Game performer: "Incarcerated Scarface" / writer: "Incarcerated Scarface" - as C. Woods
House of Wax
2005
performer: "What's F**kin' Wit Us"
Blade: Trinity
2004
performer: "I Gotta Get Paid" / writer: "I Gotta Get Paid" - as Corey Woods
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
2003
Video writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Corey Woods
Chappelle's Show
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
8 Mile
2002
writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Corey Woods
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
2001
Video Game music: "Determination"
Next Friday
2000
performer: "Shaolin Worldwide"
Black & White
1999/I
performer: "Hip Hop", "Volochi Papers", "Jury", "We Live Here", "Rap Life", "Cats", "Cream Team Anthem", "It's Not a Game" / writer: "Jury"
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999
"Ice-Cream" instrumental mix
Ride
1998
writer: "The Worst" - as C. Woods
Sunset Park
1996
performer: "Motherless Child"
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
writer: "Winter Warz" - as C. Woods
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Hardrock
2007
Video
Coalition
2004
Akey
Kingpin
2003
TV Mini-Series
Wu-Tang Clan: Careful (Click, Click)
2001
Short
Black & White
1999/I
Cigar
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Coalition
2004
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Black & White
1999/I
associate producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Needle Drop
2014
TV Series shout out - 1 episode
Rock the Bells
2006
Documentary sincere thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Documentary
Himself
Planet Rock: The Story of Hip-Hop and the Crack Generation
2011
TV Movie documentary
The Mo'Nique Show
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009-2011
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Klub Kush DVD Magazine: Vol. 2
2010
Video
Himself
Wu-Tang Saga
2010
Video documentary
Himself
Welcome to Blakroc
2009
Documentary
Top 12 Moments of the BET Awards
2009
TV Special
Himself
BET Hip Hop Awards 2008
2008
TV Special
Big Pun: The Legacy
2008
Video documentary
Himself
J.A.M. Awards & Concert
2007
TV Special
Himself
Bling: A Planet Rock
2007
Documentary
Himself
Wu Tang: Revealed
2007
Video
Himself
Smack DVD Magazine
2007
TV Series
Himself
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Honoree (as Wu-Tang Clan)
Rock the Bells
2006
Documentary
Himself
Just for Kicks
2005
Documentary
Himself
The MC: Why We Do It
2005
Video documentary
Himself
Wu-Tang Clan: Disciples of the 36 Chambers, Chapter 2
2004
Video
Himself
U-God - Rise of a Fallen Soldier
2004
Documentary
TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip
2004
TV Movie
Himself
Scary Movie 3
2003
Himself
Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic
2003
Video documentary short
Himself
Hip Hop Babylon 2
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
2003
Video
Himself (segment "C.R.E.A.M.") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
Hip-Hop VIPs
2002
Video documentary
Himself
Big Pun: Still Not a Player
2002
Documentary
Himself
Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1
2002
Video
Himself (segment "Can It Be All So Simple") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
And Ya Don't Stop: Hip Hop's Greatest Videos, Vol. 1
2000
Video
Himself (segment "C.R.E.A.M.") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
Wu-Tang Clan: Gravel Pit
2000
Short
Himself
Wu-Tang Clan: Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)
2000
Short
Himself
Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style
1999
Video Game
Himself (voice)
The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself
Wu-Tang
1998
Video
Himself
Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
1998
Video short
Himself
Rhyme & Reason
1997
Documentary
Himself
Rap Sheet's Free Expression in the '90s
1995
TV Movie
Himself
The Show
1995
Documentary
Himself
Purple Tape Documentary
2016
Documentary completed
Complex Conversations
2017
TV Series documentary
Himself
War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK
2016
Documentary
Himself
Verses & Flow
2015
TV Series
Himself - Performer
The Secret to Success: They Can No Longer Keep It from Us