A perfect example of someone who manages two diverging professions with equal sincerity and dedication and, thereby, creates a special corner in the heart of many. The amazingly talented American rapper had so far endeavored for many worth albums along with his busy radio schedules.
He had earned huge success from his different professions which had also enriched the rapper-reporter financially. Being very regular in various shows with his knowledgeable experience had created massive popularity for himself. His rapping ability had brought several deals with some prestigious label companies during his splendid musical career at Giant Records, Interscope Records, etc.
His album titled ‘This or That’ has been a great success has earned him wonderfully regarding dollars too. Along with variety shows and numerous concerts, the popular personality had earned quite heftily through his appearance in the capacity of the host in the program telecasted under the title ‘The Wake-Up Show.’ Nevertheless, it is no wonder to imagine that the celebrity had heaped up a sound net worth in his favor.
His estimated net worth come around in the range of more than 5 million dollars for sure.
Early Life
Sway Calloway was born on 3rd July 1970 in Oakland, California, United States of America. Sway has never shown the interest in disclosing his early childhood days or parentage. We never know whether he was grown with other siblings or not. There is no information available about his academic background. It can just be apprehended that the person has a deep interest towards music from early childhood. While growing in and around Oakland, California, he was gradually become fluent in raps and earned a name as a local rapper.
Just after the high school days coming out of the campus he joined hand with DJKing Tech, and the two aspirant of rap music started performing in the Bay areas of San Francisco. The two rappers gave immense importance to their musical efficiency and with full determination started working as a successful rap duo.
Career
Their joint effort at various programs in San Francisco started gathering appreciations from the rap lovers. The confidence prompted them to release independent albums. The duo was watched by some prestigious labels, and shortly Giant Records went into a deal with the rapping partners. The happy mingling of the label with the duo resulted in the making of the album titled “Concrete Jungle” which was released in 1990.
The success of the fantastic release made way for the duo to co-host their show on KMEL radio station. The ‘Wake up Show’ was much liked by the viewers as it was packed with the interactions with famous personalities and upcoming aspirants. The programs were on the air on KKBT at Los Angeles in 1993 and by 1996 broadcasted through WEJM, Chicago station. All celebrity figures of the rapping world like Chino XL, Ras Kass, Eminem and much more have made their debut broadcasting from this show. The popularity of the show opened up a morning schedule at the station for Sway.
After the successful dealing with the Giant, the duo went into another deal with another reputed label in the industry, Interscope Records. They released their much-planned album titled “This or That.” In 1999 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart of the Billboard the album peaked #30 and Top Heat Seekers chart it reached the top position. The album was enriched by the contribution of some prominent figures of the hip-hop genre. The personalities were Eminem, RZA, Kool G Rap, Xzibit, Tech N9ne, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, The Roots and Pharoahe Monch. The fantastic performing ability mingled with the overwhelming acceptance of the music lovers paved the way for his appearance in “The Reel Me” an endeavor by Jennifer Lopez in 2003.
The story of the eminent rapper will remain unfinished if his relation with MTV is not mentioned. In 2000 MTV approached Sway to join as a correspondent and report on music videos and special news for the network’s “Total Request Live.” He was also assigned to the “Direct Effect” to throw light on the music videos under hip-hop genre. The growing popularity of MTV telecast made him even more famous and wanted on the radio show. The huge popularity of the radio show made was then telecasted on the MTV network although for a short tenure in January 2004.
By the time the duo had created their record label under the name Bolo Entertainment. From their label, the duo came up with another album titled “Back 2 Basics”. Universal Music took the distribution part of the album care. At the concluding part of the year, 2005 Sway gave his voice in “The Story of Gangstalicious” as The Boondocks. The same year Sway did not want to renew his contract with MTV but the next year rapper came back with the authority of envisaging new projects being second to Carson Daly to do so.
In 2007 Sway was seen in “Short Circuit,” a comedy show of MTV network. Along with the assignment of MTV Sway is also hosting “Sway in the Morning” as SiriusXM! Channel 45, which are aired from Monday to Friday from 8 in the morning until noon ET.
Personal Life
As there is no detailed information about his early childhood, Sway had also kept secret his personal life. There is no information available so far that with this famous person is engaged with.
Although married the world does not know who his wife was. If anything Sway has disclosed so far is his daughter. He is the father of a beautiful child named Kayoni Calloway. It is not a necessity for the world to know his personal life and churn out various rumors. What is important is that the rapper-reporter should be happy with his family and professions.
Quick Summary:
Full Name: Sway Calloway
Date of Birth: 3rd July 1970
Birth Place: Oakland, California, United States of America
Age: 48 Years Old
Profession: Rap Artist, Record Producer, Radio Personality and Professional Reporter
Height: 5 Feet 5 Inches (Approx)
Weight: NA
Net Worth: $5 Million
