Despite his commercial success, his music has been the subject of ridicule from his peers and critics. Hip hop figures such as Method Man have cited Soulja Boy as artistically typical of contemporary rap trends such as writing for the lucrative ringtone market, and the ascendence of “Southern hip hop”, emphasizing catchy music that discards rap’s traditional emphasis on message. Soulja Boy identifies his goal as making upbeat, party-themed music that avoids the negative, violent image that he sees in most hip-hop.
Net Worth: $23 million
DeAndre Cortez Way aka Soulja Boy Tell’Em
