Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt is the stage name of Thebe Neruda Kgositsile, an American rapper and record producer. Along with Tyler the Creator, he is a member of the hip-hop group Odd Future. Sly Tendencies, Randomblackdude, DJ Earl Fletcher, and Dar Qness are some of his other aliases. He is frequently referred to as a “hip-hop prodigy.” Following the success of his debut mixtape, Earl, released in March 2010, he gained attention and critical acclaim. He was only 16 years old at the time. He was dubbed “the most intriguing upcoming rapper” in 2011. He recently released his third studio album, Some Rap Songs, which is based on the death of his father.

What is Earl Sweatshirt’s net worth?

Earl Sweatshirt is a rapper and songwriter from the United States. Earl Sweatshirt has a $5 million net worth. He rose to prominence in 2010 with the release of his debut mixtape “Earl,” followed by the albums “Doris,” “I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside,” and “Some Rap Songs.” Sweatshirt was also a part of Odd Future, an alternative hip hop group founded in 2007 by Tyler, the Creator and other rappers.

Best Known For:

  • He is often called a “hip-hop prodigy” and was branded as the most exciting emerging rapper.
  • His debut mixtape, Earl and his debut studio album, Doris. Both earned critical acclaims.
Earl Sweatshirt
Earl Sweatshirt drops new song ‘Whole World’ featuring Maxo (Source: NME)

Gossips and Rumors:

Earl Sweatshirt’s third studio album, Some Rap Songs, was released on November 30, 2018, as previously announced. This album, he says, is focused on the theme of his father’s death. “The Mint,” “Red Water,” “December 24,” and “Playing Possum” are among the album’s 15 tracks. After almost three years, he finally published his third studio album. “I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside,” his most recent album, was released in March 2015.

Early Life of Earl Sweatshirt:

Earl Sweatshirt’s real name is Thebe Neruda Kgositsile. He was born in the United States on February 24, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois. Keorapetse Kgositsile and Cheryl Harris gave birth to him. His mother was a law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and his father was a South African poet and political activist. Randy Mafalanka is his younger brother. On the 3rd of January 2018, his father died in South Africa at the age of 79 due to sickness. He is of African-American descent and of black heritage. Pisces is his zodiac sign.

In Los Angeles, he attended UCLA Lab School. He then went to Santa Monica’s New Roads High School and Middle School. He began rapping when he was quite young.

Career of Earl Sweatshirt:

  • Earl began making and publishing music on his ‘MySpace’ account. Sly Tendencies was his stage moniker back then, and he founded The Backpackerz with his friends Loofy and Jw Mijo. Soon after, in 2009, the band disbanded.
  • Earl was found by Tyler the Creator in 2009, and he was recruited into the hip-hop collaborative ‘Odd Future.’ It was when he joined the group that he changed his name to Earl Sweatshirt.
  • Earl produced his first official mixtape, Earl, at the age of 16, which gained him attention and critical acclaim.
  • Despite the great reception, his mother refused to allow him to continue producing music with Odd Future.
  • His mother enrolled him in Coral Reef Academy in Samoa, a therapeutic retreat school, to help him overcome his bad habits.
  • In 2012, he returned to the United States and shared a sneak peek of his new single. His homecoming was confirmed via his Twitter account.
  • Earl had an appearance on the song “Oldie” from Odd Future’s debut album, The OF Tape Vol. 2.
  • Earl founded Tan Cressida, his own record label, in April 2012.
  • Earl released his debut solo single, “Chum,” in November 2012, after returning from Samoa.
  • Doris, formerly known as Gnossos, was published in August 2013 as his debut album. The album garnered positive reviews and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 in the United States. It also debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart in the United States.
  • In March 2015, Earl released his second studio album, “I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside.”
  • Earl gained greater notice after releasing a ten-minute track called “Solace” on YouTube in April 2015.
  • He announced his departure from Odd Future on Twitter.
  • Earl was featured on Vince Staples’ tune “New earlsweatshirt-Interlude” off his album FM! Earl and Vince are frequent collaborators, and Vince just informed others that Earl will be releasing a new album soon.
  • Earl recently released his third studio album, Some Rap Songs, on November 30, 2018, which he claims is inspired by his father’s death.
  • He has worked with a number of artists. Frank Ocean, Domo Genesis, The Alchemist, Flying Lotus, MellowHype, Vince Staples, Mac Miller, and RZA are among them.

Personal Life of Earl Sweatshirt:

Earl dated Mallory Llewellyn, a model, in 2013. Earl’s drug troubles caused their relationship to collapse. In 2014, he began dating another model, Kinda Salty. Kinda suspected him of cheating on her, and the relationship did not work out.

He now resides in the Hollywood Hills of California. He lived in Samoa for a short time after his mother sent him to a reform boarding school to deal with his drug addiction. He was able to overcome his drug problems, but when he returned to the United States, he relapsed. He is active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and iTunes.

Body Measurements of Earl Sweatshirt:

Earl Sweatshirt is 1.8 meters tall, or 5 feet and 11 inches. He weighs 154 pounds, or 70 kilograms. His hair is dark brown, and his eyes are dark brown. His large lips are one of his most distinguishing traits. He wears a size 12 shoe (US).

Quick Facts About Earl Sweatshirt

Celebrated Name Earl Sweatshirt
Age 27 Years
Nick Name Earl Sweatshirt
Birth Name Earl Sweatshirt
Birth Date 1994-02-24
Gender Male
Profession Rapper, Record Producer
Height 1.8m (5.11′)
Weight 154 lbs (70 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
Shoe Size 12 (US)
Current City Hollywood, California
Marital Status Unmarried
Horoscope Pisces
Best Known For his debut mixtape, Earl and his debut studio album, Doris. Both earned critical acclaims.
Father Keorapetse Kgositsile
Mother Cheryl Harris
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Brothers Randy Mafalanka
School UCLA Lab School
High School New Roads High School and Middle School in Santa Monica
Genre Hip-Hop