Raekwon’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Music
  • Age: 50
  • Birth Place: Staten Island, New York City, New York
  • Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Full Name: Corey Quontrell Woods
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: January 12, 1970
  • Occupation: Rapper
  • Children: 2 (Jabairi, Cori Andrea)

American rapper Raekwon has an estimated net worth of $12 million. He is best recognized as one of the members of the Wu-Tang Clan. In 1995, he decided to pursue a solo career which eventually led to the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Since then, he has released numerous solo albums though he still continues to work with the Wu-Tang Clan. In addition to being an artist, Raekwon is also an entrepreneur. He founded the record label, ICEH20 Records.

Corey Woods was born on January 12, 1970 in Staten Island, New York City, United States. Considered as one of the pioneering personalities in Mafioso rap genre, Raekwon was named as one of its Top 50 MCs of Our Time from 1987 through 2007.

Raekwon joined the group in 1992, and a year later Wu-Tang Clan debuted with the album  Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. ­The album spawned singles like “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Protect Ya Neck”. In 1997, their next album was released and it earned a four-time platinum record from RIAA. Though its members have pursued a solo career, the Wu Tang Clan still continued to release other albums which include The W (2000),Iron Flag (2001), and 8 Diagrams (2007). 

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