Vyshonne King Miller was born on 18th June 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana USA, and is a hip hop artist and actor known under the stage name Silkk The Shocker. He has landed a solo career as well as being part of such bands as TRU and 504 Boyz. Silkk The Shocker has been accumulating his net worth in the entertainment industry since 1991.
So just how rich is this artist? Music and acting are the main sources of Silkk The Shocker’s net worth, which currently stands at $8 million, accumulated during his career in the music industry.
Silkk The Shocker Net Worth $8 Million
Over his career, Silkk has released nine singles, nine music videos, eight compilation albums, five studio albums, two soundtracks and a mixtape. The most successful studio albums “Charge It 2 da Game” (1998) and “Made Man” (1999) both topped the Billboard R&B Top 100 chart, and were certified platinum in the USA. More, both soundtrack albums “I’m Bout It” (1997) and “I Got the Hook Up” (1998) also topped the previously mentioned chart and were certified respectively gold and platinum. Among the compilation albums is one entitled “Mean Green: Major Players Compilation” (1998) owning gold certification. The recordings with catchy lyrics and smooth hip hop style increased the total net worth which belongs to Silkk The Shocker. Currently, he is working on a new studio album “Incredible”, which is going to be released in 2015.
It should be noted that Silkk was a founding member of the hip hop band TRU (1992 – 2005) as well as ta member of the band 504 Boyz (2000 – 2005). His activities with other artists including Master P, C-Murder, Mystikal, Magic, Mac, Curren$y, Choppa, Krazy and other members have added to his popularity and sums to his net worth. More, Silkk is known for his collaboration with R&B singer Mya: their song “Movin’ On” (1999) became a big hit and was certified platinum.
Furthermore, Silkk debuted as an actor in the feature film “I’m Bout It” (1997) directed, produced and written by Moon Jones and Master P. Later, he played supporting roles in the films “MP da Last Don” (1998), “Still ‘Bout It” (2004) both directed, written and produced by Master P, and No Limit Films, “Little Girl Blue: What’s Become of You?” (2006) directed and written by Josh Austin and “Reservation” (2010) directed and written by Michael A. McGowan. Additionally, main roles were landed by Silkk in the films “Corrupt” (1999) directed by Albert Pyun and “Hot Boyz” (1999/2000) directed and written by Master P. In 2015, the film “More Money, More Family” is going to be released in which Silkk is also appearing in the main role. His acting has also added financially to the total size of Silkk The Shocker’s net worth.
Concerning the private life of Silkk, he was in a relationship with the singer Mya. Silkk has fathered two children: Jianna Miller and Lil King Miller. It should be said that Master P and C Murder are his older brothers.
