Mack 10 – Understanding His Net Worth

Dedrick D’Mon Rolison’s net worth stands at a substantial $6 million

Getting to Know Dedrick D’Mon Rolison

Known as Mack 10, Dedrick D’Mon Rolison operates in the spheres of both music and acting. On 9th August 1971, he entered the world in Inglewood, California, USA. His moniker, Mack 10, is derived from the Ingram Mac-10 submachine gun. A defining moment in his career was his debut with the remixed track ‘What Can I Do?’ in collaboration with Ice Cube. He is acknowledged for founding the independent label, ‘Hoo-Banging’ Records.

So, what is the wealth of Mack 10? Authoritative sources estimate his net worth to be over $6 million, as of early 2016. This stems from the success of his best-selling albums such as ‘Mack 10’ (1995), ‘Based on a True Story’ (1997), and ‘The Recipe’ (1998). Additionally, his ventures as the founder of ‘Hoo-Banging’ Records’, ‘Westside Designs’, and the film ‘Thicker than Water’ have significantly contributed to his financial standing. Notably, his solo and group albums have collectively achieved sales of over 11 million copies.

Mack 10’s $6 Million Net Worth

Mack 10 initially gained recognition in the hip hop arena through the track ‘What Can I Do,’ featured in Ice Cube’s album ‘Bootlegs and B-Sides.’ In 1996, he joined forces with Ice Cube and WC to form Westside Connection, and their release ‘Bow Down’ became a symbol of West Coast pride.

His pinnacle arrived with the launch of ‘Based on a True Story’ and ‘The Recipe’ in 1997 and 1998, respectively. These albums achieved Gold certification and secured positions 14 and 15 on the Billboard top 200 chart. The track ‘Money’s Just a Touch Away’, featuring Gerald Levert, was particularly well-received. ‘The Recipe’ also marked the debut of Mack’s record label, Hoo-Banging’ Records.

Subsequently, in 1999, he released ‘The Mix Tape’ through his own label. However, by 2000, his prominence began to wane, evident through the lukewarm reception of his album ‘The Paper Route’ and its singles ‘From tha Streetz’ and ‘Tight to Def’, in contrast to his prior successes. Yet, a ray of hope emerged in 2001 with the release of ‘Bang or Ball,’ a one-album deal under Cash Money Records. The song ‘Hate in Yo Eyes’ from the album peaked at 98 on the Billboard charts, followed by other successes such as ‘Connected for Life’ and ‘Do Tha Damn Thing’.

Outside the realm of music, Mack 10 co-founded ‘Westside Design,’ a graphic company, with Ice Cube. Moreover, he ventured into acting, appearing in the film ‘Thicker than Water’ alongside Ice Cube and Fat Joe.

On a personal note, Mack 10 married Tionne Watkins, a member of TLC known as “T-Boz,” in 2000. Their union brought forth a daughter, Anela Rolison, born in October 2000. Sadly, the marriage was short-lived as T-Boz filed for divorce in 2004.