American actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. was born on November 20, 1988, in Carson California. In 2017, Demetrius starred in the movie All Eyez on Me, where he played actor and rapper Tupac Shakur.
He also played a lead role in the film All American, portraying a gang leader named Tyrone Moore.
In 2011, Shipp was chosen to play Tupac after a friend encouraged him to apply because of his striking likeness to the renowned hip-hop singer.
In an interview, Shipp stated that he “never aspired to act.” The movie was not released until June 2017 since principal photography did not start until 2015.
Demetrius Shipp Jr. Wife and Children
Shipp has kept his personal life private, therefore the name of his wife and kids are yet to be known. However, it has been revealed that Ship has two sons and a daughter.
Demetrius Shipp Jr. Parents and Siblings
Shipp Jr was born to Demetrius Shipp Snr., who is a well-known producer in the United States of America. Shipp Jnr.’s mother isn’t very popular and her details have been kept private.
On the song “Toss It Up” from the 1996 album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, Shipp’s father collaborated with Tupac Shakur.
There is no information on Demetrius’ siblings which suggests that he is an only child.
Demetrius Shipp Jr.’s Net Worth
Demetrius Shipp Jr. has an estimated net worth of $5 million, earned from his acting career and business endorsements. The majority of Demetrius Shipp’s income came from his Yeezy sneakers.
Even if he had overstated the size of his company throughout the years, the money he made from his job was substantial enough to place him among the highest-paid celebrities of all time.
His primary source of income is from his work as a successful actor and song producer. His enormous net worth is between $5 and $10 million. The actor is also very active on social media and has a large following too.
