Candy Ken Net Worth (2020)
What Is Candy Ken's Net Worth?
Candy Ken, whose birth name is Jakob Kasimir Hellrigl, is an Austrian rapper most famous for his presentation of masculinity and femininity through music and his extravagant appearance. He has the intention of breaking down barriers and the stereotypes associated with men by being open with his emotions and wearing clothes that are traditionally associated with women. The rapper is also well known for wearing grills on his teeth, his temporary "Hello Kitty" tattoos, brightly colored clothing, and his Tik Tok videos. As a result of his international fame, Candy Ken is often considered to be the most famous rapper to be born in Austria.
At 23 years old, in 2015, Candy Ken released his debut EP Welcome To Candy Land, which catapulted him to fame. His first EP included hit songs such as Candy Crush and Barbie Doll. Since 2015, he has released a further five EPs and he has become highly successful. In 2016, Candy Ken released his first studio album, Real Talk, which Candy Ken admitted was heavily influenced by rapper Riff Raff. Then in 2018, he followed it up with his second studio album Flamingo. His second album includes songs such as Gucci Glasses, and RIP Lil Peep, which is a homage to the deceased rapper Lil Peep. To date, he has collaborated with a number of other famous artists, including Gigi Tays, Bainshe, and Tino Kamal.
It is reported that Candy Ken has an impressive net worth of $5 million dollars, which is primarily sourced by his musical career. However, the rapper has also modeled for VMAN Magazine, Paper Magazine, Vogue Taiwan, and Dazed, all of which have contributed to his large net worth and fame. Alongside his rapping career and modeling, Candy Ken has also made his money from acting. The star played a supporting role in the series ZAPS and also appeared in the romantic movie Desire Will Set You Free.
Candy Ken has had one public relationship since his rise to fame. This relationship was with fellow Tik Tok Star Baby J, however, the pair reportedly split up in early 2020. Since the couple's split, it is unknown whether Candy Ken and Baby J are officially dating again, however, their social media pages and news reports suggest that they have become a couple yet again.
Candy Ken has amassed a sizeable social media following and to date has 8.3 million Tik Tok followers, with some of his most successful Tik Tok video receiving over 8 million views. Much of his Tik Tok content refers to his relationship with Baby J and their combined wealth. The couple is often seen purchasing expensive design clothing items, namely from Gucci and Versace, and driving expensive cars. It is likely that such a large online following will have contributed considerably to Candy Ken's net worth.