How much is Skrillex net worth?
| Net Worth: | $45 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 31 |
| Date of Birth: | January 15, 1988 |
| Residence: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Musician, Singer, DJ, Record Producer, Musician, Songwriter |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Sonny John Moore, popularly known as Skrillex is an American electronic singer, record producer, musician, DJ and songwriter.
In 2004, Skrillex joined the famous American band from first to last as a lead singer. He recorded two studio albums with this band known as Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count In 2004, and Heroine in 2006.
In 2007, this multitalented singer started his solo career. His unique and different style is the main reason for his quick success. In order to support few bands including All Time Low And The Rocket Summer, he became a member of the alternative press tour and did an amazing job.
As of 2022, Skrillex net worth is around $45 million.
Early life
Skrillex was born on January 15, 1998, in the Highland Park Of Northeast Los Angeles but later on, moved to San Francisco. He was adopted by the friends of his biological parents at his birth and he found it out when he was thirteen.
He attended elementary school in San Francisco and at the age of 10, went to a boarding school in the Mojave Desert, lV. Soon they moved back to Los Angeles his birthplace where he attended a private school and did a specialization in arts. But due to some issues of bullying, he was homeschooled and enrolled in a private program.
In 2004, he was dropped out of the program but later he produced a series of gigs and found the EP’s success in it. It includes “Bring Me the Horizon Band” too.
Personal life
Moore was more devoted and determined towards music and wanted to continue music as his career. Although his parents were interested in Scientology according to him in the field of music theoretically connects a person to the religion.
In 2011, he faced a quite terrible situation when two of his laptops including the hard drives that contain all the project related data of the upcoming album and up-to-date discography were stolen from his hotel room in Milan, Italy. This caused him great loss and he had to remake a new album after informing and explaining about this tragedy to his audience.
Career
Skrillex started his career in 2004 when he joined the band From First To Last. It is a post-hardcore American band based in Tampa Florida and Los Angeles. , this band includes Matt Good, Travis Richter, Matt Manning, Derek Bloom, and Moore as a lead vocalist.
In 2004 they started making their first full-length record album Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count through Epitaph Records.
After his first successful album, he went to perform the two successful tours Dead By Dawn Tour And Vans Warped Tour. With the big achievement, Skrillex along with his band released his second album Heroine in 2006. The second album did great business on music charts and once again gave them a big opportunity to be the part of successful tours.
Moore resigned from the band first to last due to some vocal problems and pursued a solo career. Being a solo artist he launched a page my space and released three of his demos named Signal, Glow-Worm, And Equinox.
From 2008 to 2013, Moore released numerous extended plays and attended several international tours. His digital EP’s include Gypsyhook, My Name Is Skrillex and Scary Monsters And Nice Spirits.
In 2014, he released his first LP named recess and did a remarkable business internationally.
From 2016 till 2019 Skrillex collaborated with several bands and record producers including 4 minutes, Emo Nite La, Joyride, XXX Tentacion, Lil Pump, Swae Lee And Maluma, Poo Bear and Hikaru Utada. While in 2018, he released two successful two-track EP show tracks.
As of 2022, Skrillex net worth is estimated to be around $45 million making one of the best electronic singers.
Achievements
- In 2012, Moore won three Grammy Awards, two for his work Scary Monsters and Nice Spirits in best dance recording and the best electronic album category and one for Benny Benassi in best-remixed recording in the classical category.
- He also won three Grammy Awards in 2013 for his work Bangarang and promises in best remixed and best dance and best dance recording categories.
- Skrillex won two Grammy Awards in 2016 for his work Where Are U Now and Skrillex Diplo present in best dance recording and electronic album category.
- Moore won two MTV Video Music Awards in 2012 and 2015 for his work First Of The Year (Equinox) and Where Are U Now.
- Skrillex also won Annie Award for his work wreck it Ralph in outstanding achievement music in animated feature production.
Summary
Skrillex is one of the most renowned artists and DJs of all time. His songs speak of his determination and hard work. His style is unique that helped him make his name and identity among other DJs.
As of 2022, Skrillex net worth is approx $45 million.
