The Wealth of Angie Martinez

Posted by Tisa Delillo on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Affluence of Angie Martinez
$2 Million

Biography of Angie Martinez

Angela Martinez, born on January 9, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, is a former rapper, radio personality, and actress. She hosted the popular radio show “Afternoon Drive” on the Hot97 radio station and is recognized as the Voice of New York. Martinez has been nominated for a BET Award (2002) and a Grammy Award (1998) and has been active in the entertainment industry since 1996.

Angie Martinez’s Net Worth Estimated at $12.5 Million

Angie Martinez’s wealth is estimated to be as high as $12.5 million, primarily earned from her radio hosting and singing career, along with her acting endeavors.

Martinez began her career as a radio host at the young age of 16 at the radio station Hot97. She worked alongside renowned DJ Funkmaster Flex and DJ Enuff, conducting interviews with celebrities such as Mariah Carey and Kanye West. In 2014, she moved to the New York radio station WWPR-FM and solidified her position as the voice of New York.

Regarding her acting career, Martinez had several small roles early in her career, appearing in films such as “Brown Sugar” (2002), “Paper Soldiers” (2002), and “Blood Is Thicker Than Water” (2009).

Martinez debuted as a musician in 1996 but only released her first single “Mi Amor” featuring Jay-Z several years later in 2000. Throughout her rap career, she released five singles and two studio albums. Her most successful single, “If I Could Go,” featuring Lil’ Mo & Sacario, reached 11th place on the US Rap chart. Her studio albums, “Up Close and Personal” (2001) and “Animal House,” both achieved significant success on the R&B chart in the United States. In 1998, Martinez was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group for her song “Not Tonight” and was also nominated for a BET Award as the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist in 2002. In 2003, she retired from recording to focus on other projects.

In 2014, Martinez participated in the New York City Marathon to raise funds for CC Sabathia’s charity.

In 2003, Angie Martinez gave birth to a son, Niko Ruffin, whose father is rapper, songwriter, and record producer Nokio the N-Tity, the leader of the singing band Dru Hill.



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Full NameAngie Martinez
Net Worth$2 Million
Date Of BirthJanuary 9, 1971
Place Of BirthBrooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
ProfessionActress, Musician, Singer, Rapper, Radio personality
NationalityAmerican
ChildrenNiko Ruffin
ParentsShirley Maldonado
NicknamesAngela Martinez , Angela M. Martinez , Angela “Angie” Martinez , Angie Marinez , The Voice of New York , Angela Martibez
Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/officialangiemartinez
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/angiemartinez
Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/angiemartinez
MySpacehttp://www.myspace.com/thevoiceofnewyork
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0553460
Allmusicwww.allmusic.com/artist/angie-martinez-mn0000036628
Record LabelsElektra Records, Roc Nation
AlbumsUp Close and Personal (2001), Animal House, Take You Home (Just Blaze remix)
NominationsBET Award as the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist (2002), Grammy Award for the Best Rap Performance by Due or Group (1998)
Movies“Brown Sugar” (2002), “Paper Soldiers” (2002), “Blood Is Thicker Than Water” (2009), “Paid In Fullv (2002)
TV Shows“Afternoon Drive” (Hot97, radio show), “Video Girl” (2011), “Generation Um…” (2012), “This Is Hot 97”
#Fact
1Has a three-year-old child, with R&B singer Tamir ‘Nokio’ Ruffin, from the group, Dru Hill. [August 2005]
2Just released her second album, ‘Animal House’. [August 2002]
3Was raised in the same area as Jennifer Lopez, who many people say she resembles.
4Is of Puerto Rican descent
5Is a friend and fan of hip-hop superstar Jay Z.

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Generation Um…2012Lizzy
The Pack2011/IIDiego
Video Girl2011VJ
Saving Melanie2009Lily Martinez
Red Apples Falling2009
Scarface: The World Is Yours2006Video GameCivilian (voice)
State Property 22005Missy (Tuesday Night)
Un mojado encabronado2005Video
Chappelle’s Show2004TV SeriesLatino Delegation Rep
Crime Partners2003Tina
Paid in Full2002Girl in Calvin’s Car (uncredited)
Paper Soldiers2002Parole Officer
Blazin’2001Micky
The 24 Hour Woman1999Angie Martinez
Maverick… Lluvia de sangre1991

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Nothing to Lose1997performer: “Not Tonight Remix” / writer: “Not Tonight Remix” – as A. Martinez

Make Up Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saving Melanie2009makeup artist

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Angie Martinez Show2008TV Movie producer

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Extra2013-2016TV SeriesHerself – Correspondent
The Talk2013-2016TV SeriesHerself / Herself – Radio Personality
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore2015-2016TV SeriesHerself – Panelist
The View2014-2015TV SeriesHerself – Guest Co-Hostess
Larry King Now2015TV SeriesHerself – Guest
The Dr. Oz Show2015TV SeriesHerself
Rachael Ray2015TV SeriesHerself
The Chew2013-2015TV SeriesHerself – Author / Herself – Guest
Today2015TV SeriesHerself – Guest
Addicted: Live With Zane2014TV MovieHerself
E! News2014TV SeriesHerself
This Is Hot 972014TV SeriesHerself
RapFix Live2014TV SeriesHerself
Unsung2013TV Series documentaryHerself
Bethenny2013TV SeriesHerself
Love & Hip Hop2011TV SeriesHerself – Host
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest2011DocumentaryHerself
No Justice, No Peace: A Sharp Talk Special2010TV Movie documentaryHerself – Hot 97
Keeping Up with the Kardashians2009TV SeriesHerself
This Is Jim Jones2009Video documentaryHerself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Extra2015-2016TV SeriesHerself – Author, My Voice / Herself – Special Correspondent

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