Current Net Worth of the Ying Yang Twins:
$100,000
Biography of the Ying Yang Twins
The Ying Yang Twins, consisting of Kaine (Eric Jackson) and D-Roc (Deongelo Holmes), are a hip-hop duo that rose to prominence around 2003, largely due to their collaboration with Lil Jon. Eric Jackson was born on December 16, 1978, and Deongel Holmes on February 23, 1979, both in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The current estimated net worth of the duo is $100,000. However, back in 2005, media sources indicated that their net worth exceeded $25 million. Even in 2013, the duo was reported to have a net worth of $10 million. Their primary source of income has been the music industry, through creating numerous chart-topping hits and performing at various concerts and shows.
Ying Yang Twins’ Financial Standing: $100,000
The hip-hop duo was established in 2000 in Atlanta, and they achieved initial success with their hit track “Whistle While You Twurk”. It wasn’t until three years later that they gained widespread recognition with the release of the hip-hop sensation “Get Low”. This victory was succeeded by a string of hit singles including “What’s Happnin”, “Shake”, “Badd”, “Ying Yang in This Thang”, and “Salt Shaker”. Their most renowned song, “Halftime”, was unveiled in 2010 in collaboration with Homebwoi and gained immense popularity, especially in New Orleans, following touchdowns at Saints’ football games.
The duo has produced seven studio albums, two remix albums, three compilations, and has been featured on four mixtapes. Their most acclaimed albums include “Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins” (2002), “U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)” (2005), and “Chemically Imbalanced” (2006), with the latter two being perceived as the pinnacle of their career. The success of their third album, “Me & My Brother” released in 2003, led to platinum status and generated over $1 million in album sales alone. The Ying Yang Twins have also collaborated with several influential artists within the genre, such as Tone Bone, JusRythm, and Kid Money. In addition, they made a cameo appearance as themselves in the comedy film “Soul Plane” directed by Jessy Terrero in 2004.
Following 2006, the duo experienced a decline in their popularity, resulting in a decrease in their net worth. While in the mid-2000s, the artists were earning approximately $20,000 per month each, by 2013, reports in the media suggested that D-Roc was grappling with financial challenges, with his monthly earnings remaining consistently below $3,000 for several months.
Despite their declining success, the Ying Yang Twins gained media attention in recent years when D-Roc was arrested for driving under the influence in 2012 and for assaulting his wife in 2014. Despite these incidents, the duo continued to produce music, release albums, and tour; however, their level of success was significantly lower than during the early stages of their career. In 2012, they entered into a contract with Epic Records.
D-Roc has been married twice. He has one daughter from his first marriage and two more children with his second wife, Porsche. Kaine prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye. The hip-hop artists are striving to promote their music through social media, boasting 31,000 followers on Twitter, around 5,000 friends on Instagram, and 369,000 fans on Facebook.
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| Full Name | Ying Yang Twins |
| Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Profession | Hip hop duo |
| Nicknames | Ying Yang Twinz |
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| Record Labels | TVT Records, Epic Records, Universal Records, Deep Records |
| Nominations | BET Award for Viewer’s Choice, MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, MTV Video Music Award for Ringtone of the Year, Soul Train Music Award for Best Video of the Year, American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group, Billboard… |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Christmas Party | 2016 | performer: “Deck Da Club”, “Booty Bounce Pop” / writer: “Deck Da Club” | |
| Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk | 2016 | performer: “Salt Shaker” | |
| Pitch Perfect 2 | 2015 | performer: “Fist Pump, Jump Jump” | |
| Rap Critic Reviews | 2014-2015 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | |
| Think Like a Man Too | 2014 | performer: “Fist Pump Jump Jump” | |
| Todd’s Pop Song Reviews | 2014 | TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode | |
| Ride Along | 2014 | performer: “Ms. New Booty” | |
| One Hit Wonderland | 2012 | TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode | |
| The Filthy Frank Show | 2012 | TV Series short performer – 2 episodes | |
| Eastbound & Down | 2012 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| Enlightened | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Madden NFL 11 | 2010 | Video Game performer: “Halftime” | |
| Welcome to the Rileys | 2010 | performer: “Jigglin” | |
| The Proposal | 2009/I | performer: “Get Low” | |
| Dance Flick | 2009 | performer: “Shake” | |
| 17 Again | 2009 | performer: “Drop” – as The Ying Yang Twins | |
| So You Think You Can Dance Australia | 2008 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| The Sopranos | 2007 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| Stomp the Yard | 2007 | performer: “Shake” | |
| The Wire | 2006 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | |
| So You Think You Can Dance | 2005-2006 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | |
| Beauty Shop | 2005 | performer: “Salt Shaker” | |
| Coach Carter | 2005 | performer: “Halftime Stand Up and Get Crunk!”, “Get Low” | |
| White Chicks | 2004 | performer: “I Got That Boom Boom” | |
| Soul Plane | 2004 | performer: “Salt Shaker” | |
| Britney Spears Live from Miami | 2004 | TV Movie documentary performer: “I Got That Boom Boom” – uncredited | |
| The Perfect Score | 2004 | performer: “Get Low” | |
| Hwasango | 2001 | performer: “Salt Shaker” |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Mafia | 2012 | Justin and Schaef | |
| Diamond Life | 2005 | TV Series | |
| Clean Up Men | 2005 | Customers |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South | 2010 | TV Special | Themselves – Performers |
| In Bed with Carrie | 2007 | TV Series | Themselves |
| The New Show | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
| 2006 ALMA Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Themselves |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest |
| The Drop | 2005 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Ego Trip’s Race-O-Rama | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Themselves |
| The 32nd Annual American Music Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Themselves |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2004 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest |
| 2004 MTV Video Music Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Themselves |
| 100 Proof | 2004 | TV Series | Themselves |
| 4th Annual BET Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Themselves |
| The Best Damn Sports Show Period | 2004 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2004 | 2003 | TV Special | Themselves |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chappelle’s Show | 2006 | TV Series | Themselves |
| Video on Trial | 2005 | TV Series | Themselves – Accused |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | For the song “Wait (The Whisper Song).” |