Net Worth and Salary
Mike Epps, the multi-talented American comedian, actor, producer, musician, and rap artist, has a net worth of $5 million. His primary source of income comes from his successful career in the entertainment industry.
| Net Worth | $5 million |
|---|---|
| Salary | – |
| Birthdate | November 18, 1970 |
| Birthplace | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | – |
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Producer, Musician, Rap Artist |
| Nationality | American |
Highlights
– Mike Epps’ net worth is $5 million.
– He is known for his work in the “Def Comedy Jam” tour and the “Friday” franchise.
Early Life
Mike Epps, whose full name is Michael Elliot Epps, was born on November 18, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parents are Mary Reed and Tommy Epps. From a young age, Epps showed a talent for comedy and began performing stand-up as a teenager. He later moved to Atlanta, where he worked at the Comedy Act Theater, before eventually relocating to Brooklyn.
Career
Mike Epps’ breakthrough in the entertainment industry came in 1995 when he joined the “Def Comedy Jam” tour and appeared in two of HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” broadcasts. These opportunities helped launch his successful comedy career and gained him wider recognition.
His first film appearance was in Vin Diesel’s directorial debut, “Strays” (1997). He then starred alongside Ice Cube in the film “Next Friday” (1999) as Day-Day Jones, a role he auditioned for after Ice Cube attended one of his stand-up sets. Epps reprised his role as Day-Day Jones in the film “Friday After Next” (2002) and also appeared in “All About the Benjamins” (2002), alongside Ice Cube.
Epps has worked on various other films throughout his career, including “How High” (2001), “3 Strikes” (2000), “Bait” (2000), “Dr. Dolittle 2” (voice role, 2001), “Malibu’s Most Wanted” (2003), “The Honeymooners” (2005), “The Hangover” (2009), “The Hangover Part III” (2013), and many more.
In addition to his film work, Epps has continued to be active in comedy. He has released stand-up comedy specials, including “Under Rated & Never Faded” (2010), “Mike Epps: Don’t Take It Personal” (2015), and “Mike Epps: Only One Mike” (2019).
On the music front, Epps released his album “Funny Bidness: Da Album” in 2009, featuring collaborations with artists like Young Dro, Slim Thug, Too Short, DJ Quik, Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg, and Young Jeezy.
Personal Life
Mike Epps is currently married to Kyra Robinson, a producer of “Iyanla: Fix My Life” and an executive at the OWN Network. They tied the knot in June 2019. Epps was previously married to Mechelle McCain from 2006 to 2017 and shares three children with her. He also has a child from a previous relationship.
Net Worth Over Time
Mike Epps’ net worth has fluctuated over the years due to various factors such as his film roles, stand-up comedy specials, music career, and other ventures. However, he has managed to maintain a successful and lucrative career, resulting in a net worth of $5 million.
Components of Net Worth
Mike Epps’ net worth is primarily made up of the following:
- Earnings from his stand-up comedy performances
- Film and television roles
- Music career, including album sales and performances
- Endorsements and sponsorships