Monica has made her name as an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has managed to have a net worth of $8 million and this is thanks to a successful career. For instance, she has sold over $25 million in her albums globally. She has even been regarded as one of the most successful urban R&B vocalists.
Additionally, she has partnered with other artists to work on different projects that have even won a Grammy and other awards. Monica released her debut album when she was 13 years. Her album, “Miss Thang,” opened her to the music world and she went on to release seven more albums. She has also appeared in several films and television projects.
Who is Monica?
Her birth name is Monica Denise Arnold and she was born on October 24, 1980.Monica was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the daughter of Billy and Marilyn. Her mother was a customer service representative for Delta Air Lines while her father was a freight company mechanic.
Monica also has a younger brother named Montez. He was born in 1983. She also has a paternal half-brother named Jermond. Monica’s parent divorced in 1987 and her mother married Reverend Edward Best who happens to be the uncle of rapper Ludacris.
Growing up, Monica demonstrated a love for music. She started singing when she was two years old at the Jones Hill Chapel United Methodist Church. Even as a teenager, she went on to win 20 singing competitions. At the age of ten years, she was part of a traveling gospel choir, the Charle Thompson and the Majestics.
Monica studied at North Clayton High school and she was classmates with rapper 2 Chainz. Details of her higher education are unclear.
Overview of Monica’s Career
Monica was discovered by producer Dallas Austin when she was 11 years old. She was discovered ay Atlanta’s center stage auditorium and her performance of Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love of All” is what drew him to her. He then signed her to Rowdy Records that helped with releasing her debut album, “Miss Thang” on July 18, 1995.
Monica’s debut album was a 3x Platinum and reached position 36 on the “Billboard” 200. It was also at position 7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Some of the hit singles in the album include “Before You Walk Out of My Life,” “Like This and Like That,” and “Don’t take It Personal.”
She has gone on to release seven more albums which have helped her grow her career, gain more reputation, and achieve financial success. Apart from music, Monica is also involved in the film industry. For instance, she was part of the 2000 “Love song” MTV movie.
Monica’s Net Worth
Monica has enjoyed success through her diverse profession. She has worked on different projects, both solo and with other artists. Her albums have also helped in giving her the success that she enjoys and that’s how she has managed to have a net worth of $8 million.