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Born and raised in Manhattan, New York, Adam Keefe Horovitz, better known as Ad-Rock or King Ad-Rock, is an American rapper, guitarist and actor. He was one of the members of the hip-hop group called Beastie Boys. He was the vocalist, guitarist, and programmer for the band. Adam Horovitz is most known for being a part of the Beastie Boys, a group that became one of the longest-lived hip hop acts worldwide. If you’re interested in knowing more about Adam’s career and net worth, you’ve come to the right place!
How did Adam Horovitz Earn His Money?
Adam Horovitz was fond of music from a young age and had decided that he wanted to pursue it professionally. Therefore, he began his music career quite early on with a stint in the punk rock band by the name of The Young and the Useless, who often performed with the Beastie Boys.
In 1982, after guitarist John Berry quit the Beastie Boys, Adam replaced him. At the age of just 16, he helped in shaping the band’s new sound, going from hardcore punk to more hip-hop. The group went on to release a total of eight studio albums with the last one being “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two” in 2011, before disbanding in 2014.
Although the band disbanded after the death of founder Adam “MCA” Yauch, they still do work on different projects together that don’t involve making records. The group has released a memoir, a photo book, and will release their documentary ‘Beastie Boys Story’ on Apple TV+ on April 24, 2020.
The Beastie Boys have sold more than 22 million records in the United States and 40 million records worldwide, which makes them the biggest-selling rap group since Billboard began recording sales. In 2012, the band became the third rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In addition to his career with the Beastie Boys, Adam has also worked with other artists under the alias 41 Small Stars. Furthermore, he has more than 100 credits when it comes to soundtracks for different movies and TV shows.
Adam also formed a band by the name of BS 2000, which released two albums by the names of “BS 2000” in 1997 and “Simply Modified” in 2000. Not only this, but Adam is also an actor that has made appearances in several motion pictures and TV shows. Some of the movies he has been featured in include ‘Lost Angels’ (1989), ‘Who’s The Man’ (1993), ‘Godspeed’ (2007), ‘While We’re Young’ (2014), and ‘Golden Exits’ (2017).
King Ad-Rock Net Worth 2020
Adam Horovitz has had a long career that is still active today. At the age of 53, he has accomplished more than people usually dream of and has worked hard for it every step of the way. With a total of 10 albums, more than 30 acting credits and soundtrack credits that surpass 100, King Ad-Rock, as of 2020, has a net worth of approximately $90 million, which makes him one of the wealthiest rappers in the industry.
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