What is Monica’s Net Worth?
Monica is a successful American singer, songwriter, and actress with a net worth of $8 million. She has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, making her one of the most successful urban R&B vocalists in music history.
In 1998, Monica released a duet with Brandy Norwood called “The Boy Is Mine,” which became a hit and won a Grammy. This put both singers in the international spotlight.
Monica released her debut studio album, “Miss Thang,” in 1995 at the age of 13 and has since released seven more albums, including “All Eyez on Me,” “Still Standing,” and “Code Red.” She has had six #1 singles and made history in 1995 when she became the youngest artist to have two back-to-back #1 hits on the “Billboard” Top R&B Singles chart with “Don’t Take It Personal” and “Before You Walk out of My Life.”
Besides music, Monica has also appeared in several film and television projects such as “Love Song,” “American Dreams,” and “Pastor Brown.” In 2009, she starred in the BET reality show “Monica: Still Standing.” In 2010, “Billboard” ranked her #24 on their “Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years” list.
Early Life and Career
Monica Denise Arnold was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1980. Her mother worked for Delta Air Lines, and her father was a mechanic. After her parents’ divorce, Monica’s mother remarried Reverend Edward Best. Monica began singing at a young age and won over 20 competitions as a teenager. She joined a gospel choir at 10 years old and was the youngest member. Monica attended North Clayton High School, where she was classmates with rapper 2 Chainz.
Monica’s Music and Acting Career
Producer Dallas Austin discovered Monica at the age of 11 and signed her to Rowdy Records, releasing her debut album “Miss Thang” in 1995. She later switched to Arista Records and had hits with “For You I Will” and the collaboration with Brandy on “The Boy Is Mine.” Monica also pursued acting, appearing in the MTV movie “Love Song,” the film “Boys and Girls,” and guest-starring on TV shows such as “Felicity” and “American Dreams.” She released multiple successful albums, including “After the Storm,” which reached #1 on the “Billboard” 200, and “Still Standing,” which topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2020, Monica and Brandy appeared on the online battle series “Verzuz,” and Monica announced that she would host her own radio show, “Mo Talk,” on Apple Music.
Tragic Losses and Relationships
In 2000, Monica’s boyfriend, Jarvis Weems, tragically took his own life. This, along with the death of her cousin and the incarceration of her ex-boyfriend, deeply affected Monica. She struggled to eat, sleep, and drink, wondering how she could ever heal.
Despite these challenges, Monica began a relationship with rapper Rodney “Rocko” Hill in 2000, eventually becoming engaged in late 2007. The couple welcomed two children together, son Rocko in 2005 and son Romelo in 2008. However, they split in 2010.
Later that year, Monica married NBA player Shannon Brown. They had a daughter, Laiyah, in 2013, but ultimately divorced in 2019.
Monica’s Awards and Nominations
Monica has won numerous awards throughout her career, including four Grammy nominations. She won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “The Boy Is Mine” in 1999, which also earned her and Brandi two BMI Pop Awards. Additionally, she was named R&B Artist of the Year at the 2006 “Billboard” Music Awards and won the Centric Award at the 2010 BET Awards.
Monica has also been nominated for various awards, including the American Music Awards, “Billboard” Music Video Awards, Lady of Soul Awards, MOBO Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Source Hip-Hop Music Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. In November 2020, she received the Lady of Soul Award at the Soul Train Awards.
Monica’s Atlanta Home
Monica’s 6,288 square foot Atlanta home was put on the market for $550,000 in February 2016. A few months later, she lowered the asking price to $499,900. In February 2017, the 6-bedroom house sold for $450,000.
According to real estate records, Monica purchased the home for $420,500 in May 2009.
