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Kamaal Ibn John Fareed or Q-Tip as he is popularly known, is one of the most acclaimed hip hop singers and rappers of modern times. Q-Tip's Net Worth is estimated to be around $8 million, mainly from his numerous outstanding hit songs, both in solo and in collaboration that have won him many awards and made him a singing sensation among millions of fans.

Q- Tip started his career as the lead singer of A Tribe Called Quest, formed with his school friends. In very little time, the band shot to fame and produced five hit albums, before splitting up in 1998. The break up of the band helped Q-Tip emerge as a solo singer and he soon created a reputation for himself in the music industry.

He has produced 3 hit albums, the last among which, "The Renaissance", won him a grammy nomination. Apart from producing his own music, Q-Tip also collaborated with talented singers like NaS, Beyonce, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and others.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2008

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Kamaal/The Abstract

$6,000

2007

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album The Renaissance

$131,200

1998

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Amplified (certified gold by RIAA)

$500,000