DeAndre Cortez Way, who is a rapper, entrepreneur, and internet pioneer, has seen his fair share of financial highs and lows, which is quite the story. As for what Soulja Boy’s net worth is in 2025? We will get into it — with research facts, court testimonies, and an in-depth look at his business doings and personal issues.

Quick Profile Overview

Attribute Details
Full Name DeAndre Cortez Way
Stage Name Soulja Boy
Date of Birth July 28, 1990
Age 34 (as of 2025)
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Raised In Atlanta, Georgia & Batesville, Mississippi
Profession Rapper, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Actor
Breakthrough Hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” (2007)
Entrepreneur Ventures SODMG (Label), SouljaGame Console, Fashion & Tech Products
Estimated Net Worth $10 million – $30 million (varies by source)
Known For Viral internet fame, early YouTube success, trendsetting in online marketing
Social Media Presence Strong across Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube
Philanthropy Community outreach, tech education advocacy (especially in underserved areas)
Recent Projects Music releases, gaming platform development, NFTs & cryptocurrency ventures

What is Soulja Boy’s Net Worth?

As of 2025, it is reported that Soulja Boy’s net worth is at $2 million. Though that may seem a moderate sum for a time in which he was on top of the charts and reported to have secured multi-million dollar deals, the whole story includes his court testimonies, business go breaks, blown out press reports, and that which went up and down with his career.

The Rise to Stardom: Ramping Up Millions.

Soulja Boy appeared out of nowhere in 2007 with his song “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for seven nonconsecutive weeks. That song not only introduced a new way of internet-based stardom but also secured his place in music history as one of the first rappers to go viral online.

He also put out “iSouljaBoyTellem” (2008) and “The DeAndre Way” (2010). Although they didn’t see the same success as his first release, they still played a large role in his early success especially in terms of self-produced beats and songwriting royalties.

Testimony, Royalties, and the Story of “Crank That.

Despite reports of “Crank That” going 10x platinum, which included sales of over 5 million units, the truth didn’t hold up in court. In a 2025 lawsuit which brought forward serious allegations, Soulja Boy took the stand and under oath said he didn’t know for certain the royalty numbers he got from the track. Which he had once said he made between $15 to $20 million, he admitted I’m not sure.

Surprisingly, Interscope Records is the label that put out “Crank That” and from it, Soulja reports he is not aware of what he is getting in terms of royalties. Also, this goes to question a few of the grand claims he has made in past media appearances.

Performance Income and Business Ventures

Soulja Boy has put forth many efforts to expand his income beyond music:.

  • At the 2017 Trump inauguration, we saw performances that were paid $50,000.
  • Around $50K from a cologne line in which that was the only project of its kind, and also $30K  $40K from a marijuana strain project, which is no longer in business.
  • In 2025, we saw a range of $18,000 from online streaming.
  • Over the course of 2 years from TikTok, which includes a single time payment of $17,000 for a live stream.

That $140 Million deal for the video game? Not so much.

Back to the issue at hand is what Soulja Boy reported in a $140 million video deal for a set of game consoles. The fact is that the deal did not go through. Nintendo issued a cease and break order, which made him drop the issue. So it may have been a big story, but in the end it didn’t profit him.

100 million dollar net worth? He laughs it off.

In the 2025 court case, when asked if he was worth $100 million, Soulja Boy laughed and responded:.

Damn it. I don’t want to see y’all getting confused in here in this courtroom.

He also reported that he doesn’t have “access to multimillions, is renting out a home which costs him $25,000/month, he has 5 cars to his name, but does not have health insurance. Also, he’s a working artist who has 2 young children to support, also reported that the lawsuit played a role in lost bookings, which included a spot at Coachella.

The $55 Million Airplane That Didn’t Happen.

In 2011, reports had it that Soulja had purchased a $55 mil Gulfstream G5. It was also reported that he spent $35 million on the jet and $20 million on luxury upgrades. But his team later put out that it was a ploy for publicity, which it wasn’t there was no jet, just what we like to call smoke and mirrors.

The $400 Million Record Deal Myth

It was rumored in 2016 that Soulja Boy was involved in a $400 million record deal. What happened was in fact a sponsorship agreement with World Poker Fund Holdings, a business that had a $50 million market capitalization at the time of the error. The spokesperson added that Soulja got tooting out the numbers and misreported the figures.

We didn’t pull off that $400 million deal. Also, it was not a full cash transaction.

Early Life: The drive that fuels the action

Born in Chicago on July 28, 1990, Soulja Boy spent his formative years in Atlanta, which he left for Mississippi. With his father’s support, he began to record music out of his home. He gained attention on SoundClick, MySpace, and YouTube, which in turn led to him signing with Interscope in 2007.

Career Timeline: Album Releases, Features, and Postponements.

  • 2007: Souljaboytellem’s debut album becomes platinum.
  • 2008–2010: Follow-up hits like iSoulja Boy Tellem and The DeAndre Way.
  • 2015-2021: Releases mixtapes of Loyalty and Soulja World.
  • 2019: How Can You Blame Me was put on hold after my arrest.

He has also worked with Gucci Mane, Shawty Lo, and Sammie as well as.

Record Label: SODMG.

In 2004, he started Stacks on Deck Money Gang (SODMG). Over the years, he signed and dropped artists, and also restructured the label. In 2021, he joined Virgin Music, which brought back his label’s relevance.

Soulja Boy has had his fair share of drama. Which includes:

  • A Twitter war of words between Bow Wow.
  • A 2013 incident of near violence between us.
  • A public dispute with Ice-T, in which Kanye West came to his defense.
  • In 2008, a home in where the perpetrators were armed.

Multiple reports of legal troubles which include an arrest for obstruction, gun charges, and a rape accusation.

Personal Life & Transformation

In 2020, Soulja Boy got rid of his face tattoos, which he did in an attempt to break into acting. Also, that year he opened up about his desire to move passed type-casting. Also in 2022, his partner Jackie gave birth to their first son.

He’s ventured into film, business, and digital content, but it has not been a smooth transition.

Final Thoughts: Soulja Boy’s Wealth is a Cautionary Tale.

Soulja Boy’s tale is a modern hip-hop fable. Before it was trendy, he went viral, grew to have millions in his pocket, but somewhere between overhyped deals and legal drama, he lost it. His present net worth of $2 million is a different story from what we saw in the reports of hundreds of millions at one time, but also is a real story of how in the music business, fortune can ebb out of a person’s control very quickly. Whether he retakes his throne or goes on to live out his days as a “working artist” the fact remains that Soulja Boy changed the game. And that kind of legacy, well, it’s priceless.

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