The Drill rapper was reported to have been shot and crucified in relation to his name. If he keeps at it, his net worth is poised to increase exponentially in the coming years. Not many rappers or people his age have such net worth to boast of, therefore it is safe to say that he has done well for himself. Though this may seem like a let down compared to the high-end perception fans have come to have about his financial status, nevertheless, $300,000 is not a bad figure concerning the rapper’s age. However, it might be quite underwhelming to note know that the rapper is worth just $300,000. Most rappers are notorious for flaunting their wealth in forms of luxury cars, cash or bling be it on social platforms or in their music videos and Slim Jesus is no exception. However, a more subtle video showing behind the scenes footage of him in Cincinnati as well as an “ask me anything” hip-hop heads video was posted on the 16th of October 2015. The video shows Slim making a “Purple Drank” while sitting on a car. Interestingly, this video found a liking with many young fans and this was evidenced by the 19 million views as well as the 68,000 comments the video garnered in a short space of four months.Īnother controversial music video of his “Buck Buck” was released on the 17th of September on his YouTube channel. The video features a group of young boys wielding prop firearms as well as bundles of dollar bills. After one month, on the 18th of August, Slim released a follow-up video for the song on YouTube. The single received a mild success as it achieved over 4.48 million plays within a period of five months.
He named it “Drill Time” and it was featured on Soundcloud. Philips released his very first single on the 15th of July 2015. Given the rise of gun shootings and murders in the Chicago, his artistic branding seems to promote such a lifestyle. Though he claims they are just props for videos nevertheless, he promotes a life of violence. This influence is thus evidenced in his style of rap called “Drill Rap” where he is seen with firearms and other lethal weapons. Who is Slim Jesus Eastern Philips was born on the 10th April 1997, in Hamilton, Ohio USA, and better known by his stage name Slim Jesus, is a rapper, probably best recognized for trying himself as a drill rapper with songs including Drill Time and Buck Buck.
Slim grew up in a ghetto community surrounded by gang members and he was influenced by such a life right from childhood.
The Hamilton school was later shut down by ex-President, George Bush, after series of disputes and alterations.