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What is Mase’ Net Worth?

Mase, the American rapper, songwriter, TV personality, inspirational speaker and minister, has a net worth of $8 million. He gained fame in the late 1990s with the help of Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs and his Bad Boy Records. Mase has multiple Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 singles to his name and was nominated for a Grammy Award for his album “Harlem World” (1997).

Mase Early Life and Career

Mason Durell Betha, known professionally as Mase, was born on August 27, 1975, in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in Harlem, New York, where he spent most of his childhood after his mother moved the family there. Mase has a twin sister and four other siblings. He was sent back to Jacksonville at thirteen after getting in trouble, and returned to Harlem at fifteen to attend high school. Mase played basketball in high school and dreamed of joining the NBA. He later attended college but dropped out to focus on music after producing his own demo tapes and performing regularly at local nightclubs.

Mase’s Music Career

Mase started his music career in high school as part of the rap group Children of the Corn. He was introduced to Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs in 1996 and was signed to Bad Boy Records under a $250,000 deal. His debut album “Harlem World” was released in 1997, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Pop and R&B LP Charts and sold over 270,000 copies in its first week of release in the U.S. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award. Mase also appeared as a featured guest artist on many other songs in 1997. In 1998, he formed his own record label All Out Records and released his second album “Double Up” in 1999.

Mase left music for five years in 1999 to pursue a “calling from God.” During his hiatus, he enrolled as a student at Clark Atlanta University and became an ordained minister. He returned to the music industry in 2004 with his third album “Welcome Back,” which showcased his new Christian lifestyle and cleaner image. In the mid-2000s, Mase spent time performing and recording with New York hip-hop group G-Unit, which featured members 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, and Lloyd Banks. He left music again in 2007, but staged his second comeback in 2009, appearing as a featured artist on many tracks. He announced his departure from Bad Boy Records in December 2012.

Mase’s Religious Work and Book

In 2010, Mase released his book “Revelations: There’s a Light After the Lime”. The book gives readers a glimpse into Mase’s life, both before and after he became a pastor. It also offers guidance on how to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilling life.

In 2000, Mase founded S.A.N.E. (Saving A Nation Endangered) Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The church was designed to provide a safe haven for individuals who were struggling with addiction, poverty, and other issues. Over time, the church grew in popularity and was renamed as El Elyon International Church. Mase still serves as a pastor at the church and is known for his passionate sermons and commitment to helping others.

Mase’s Record Label RichFish Records Signs Fivio Foreign for $1 Million

Mase, who oversees RichFish Records, a label under Columbia Records, signed Fivio Foreign in 2019. The deal was reportedly worth $1 million.

Mase’s Personal Life

Mase has been married to Twyla G Styles since 2001. They share one child together.

Mase Criticizes Diddy for Exploiting Him and Other Young Artists

In January 2020, Mase took issue with Diddy’s speech at a Grammy pre-party where he called out the music industry for exploiting young artists of color and lack of diversity. Mase posted a critical message on Instagram, claiming that Diddy greatly took advantage of him in the 1990s by paying him just $20,000 for his publishing rights. Mase also alleged that he recently offered Diddy $2 million to buy back his publishing, but was told he had to compete with another offer. In his post, Mase criticized Diddy for not practicing true black excellence and for enslaving his own race. He further called on Diddy to give back the money he took from artists so they can take care of their families.