Professor Griff Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

Publish date: 2024-11-03

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Professor Griff Biography

Professor Griff is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on August 1, 1960 in Roosevelt, New York, United States. Richard Griffin was born Richard Griffin. He is most well-known as a member the influential rap group Public Enemy. He is also a highly-respected public speaker and lecturer.

Along with He was a member of Public Enemy along with Chuck D., he was also a member in Public Enemy.

In a series of press conferences, Griffin was either fired, quit, or never left. Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin had already left the label by then; taking his place alongside Russell Simmons was Lyor Cohen, the son of Israeli immigrants who had run Rush Artist Management since 1985. Before the dust settled, Cohen claims to have arranged for a Holocaust Museum to give the band a private tour.

Before the release of It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Professor Griff, in his role as Minister of Information, gave interviews to UK magazines on behalf of Public Enemy, during which he made homophobic and anti-Semitic remarks. In a 1988 issue of Melody Maker he stated, “There’s no place for gays. When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, it was for that sort of behaviour” and “If the Palestinians took up arms, went into Israel and killed all the Jews, it’d be alright.” However, there was little controversy until May 22, 1989, when Griffin was interviewed by the Washington Times. At the time, Public Enemy enjoyed unprecedented mainstream attention with the single “Fight the Power” from the soundtrack of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing.

He was born in Roosevelt New York. In 2008, his family was severely burned in a house fire.

NameProfessor Griff
First NameProfessor
Last NameGriff
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BirthdayAugust 1
Birth Year1960
Place of BirthRoosevelt
Home TownNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLeo
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SpouseSolé
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Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He was a member of the Nation of Islam, which his lyrics and record titles as a solo artist referenced. Another general theme in his lyrics is New World Order conspiracy. On August 27, 2017, Professor Griff married longtime friend, Solé (previously married to R&B singer Ginuwine). The couple met 27 years earlier and resumed their relationship after Solé and Ginuwine divorced.

Professor Griff Net Worth

Professor Griff is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Professor Griff's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After returning from the U.S. Army, he started Utility Force, a security company that works at local parties.

In 1989, he was heavily scrutinized after he said in an interview that Jews were responsible for most of the wickedness in this world.

Richard Griffin (born August 1, 1960), better known by his stage name Professor Griff, is an American rapper, spoken word artist, and lecturer currently residing in Atlanta. He was a member of the hip hop group Public Enemy, serving as the group’s ‘Minister of Information’ before departing due to a controversy regarding alleged homophobic and anti-semitic statements made during an interview.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRapper
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HouseLiving in own house.

In his 2009 book, titled Analytixz, Griff once again admitted the faults in his alleged 1989 statement: “To say the Jews are responsible for the majority of wickedness that went on around the globe, I would have to know about the majority of wickedness that went on around the globe, which is impossible…I’m not the best knower—God is. Then, not only knowing that, I would have to know who is at the crux of all of the problems in the world and then blame Jewish people, which is not correct.” Griff also said that not only were his words taken out of context, but that the recording was never released to the public for an unbiased listen. In a YouTube interview on August 2, 2018, Professor Griff recalled one of his many long conversations with record executive Lyor Cohen he said he used to have respectful debates about history: “I told him about the history of him and his people about the Ashkenazi, the Ashke-Nazis and when I laid it on him he couldn’t handle it and I’m like alright, which is common knowledge today everybody talking about it, you understand what I’m saying people are making books about it.” (8:23)

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Griffin later publicly expressed remorse for his statements after a meeting with the National Holocaust Awareness Student Organization in 1990.

Who is Professor Griff Dating?

According to our records, Professor Griff married to Solé . As of December 1, 2023, Professor Griff’s is not dating anyone.

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Top Facts about Professor Griff

  • Professor Griff is a musician, rapper, and member of Public Enemy.
  • He joined Public Enemy in 1986 as the group’s Minister of Information.
  • Griff’s real name is Richard Griffin.
  • He released his solo album “Pawns in the Game” in 1990.
  • In 1989, he made controversial anti-Semitic remarks that led to his departure from Public Enemy.
  • Griff has been involved in various activism and conspiracy theories.
  • He has written several books on topics like hip-hop culture and secret societies.
  • Griff has collaborated with artists such as KRS-One and The Last Poets.
  • He continues to perform and speak at events around the world.
  • Despite controversy, Professor Griff remains influential within the hip-hop community.
  • Note: Please be aware that some of these facts may be subjective or controversial depending on personal opinions and perspectives about Professor Griff’s career and statements.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Professor Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Professor Griff celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.

    Is Solé still married to Professor Griff?

    Rapper Solé and Public Enemy’s Richard Griffin, a.k.a. Professor Griff, are now husband and wife. The regal-themed wedding took place over the weekend following a platonic friendship of 27 years that just recently turned romantic after the two reconnected in August of 2016.

    Who is Professor Griff wife?

    Solé

    What is Professor Griff real name?

    Richard Griffin

    How many original members of Public Enemy are there?

    The original members were Chuck D (original name Carlton Ridenhour; b. August 1, 1960, Queens, New York, U.S.), Flavor Flav (original name William Drayton; b. March 16, 1959, Long Island, New York), Terminator X (original name Norman Lee Rogers; b.

    Did Ginuwine and Solé divorce?

    In the height of his career, Ginuwine and Solé tied the knot in the early 2000s and he’s best known for the songs “Pony,” “Differences” and “So Anxious.” During their marraige, the couple welcomed two daughters, Story and Dream. In 2014, the pair separated and their divorce became finalized in July of 2015.

    You may read full biography about Professor Griff from Wikipedia.

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