Denzel Rae Don Curry, professionally known as Denzel Curry was born on February 16, 1995, is a prominent American rapper from Miami Gardens, Florida. He began his rapping journey in sixth grade and started working on his debut mixtape in 2011, drawing inspiration from underground Florida artist SpaceGhostPurrp. The mixtape gained traction after SpaceGhostPurrp shared it on social media, propelling Curry into the local music scene and leading to his membership in the Raider Klan collective.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Denzel Rae Don Curry |
| Date Of Birth: | February 26,1995 |
| Place Of Birth: | Miami Gardens, Florida |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation (s): | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | C9, L&E, Loma Vista |
| Net Worth: | $3 Million |
Early Life And Education
Denzel Curry was born on February 16, 1995, in the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, Florida, with a rich heritage of Bahamian and Native-American descent. His mother, a Jehovah’s Witness, worked in stadium security, while his father was a truck driver.
Denzel Curry’s artistic journey began in elementary school with poetry and evolved into rapping in sixth grade, with local Boys & Girls Clubs of America chapters serving as his early battlegrounds for rap battles.
Although he faced challenges, including expulsion from Design and Architecture High School, Curry continued pursuing his passion at Miami Carol City Senior High School, where he started working on his early projects, including Nostalgic 64. In a courageous move, Curry shared his experience of childhood molestation in a 2018 interview with The Breakfast Club.
Career
Denzel Curry started his career in 2011 with the mixtape “King Remembered Underground Tape”, joining Raider Klan and gaining recognition from Odd Future. After the group disbanded, he released his debut album “Nostalgic 64” in 2013, inspired by Tupac, Outkast, and southern music.
Denzel Curry’s career soared in 2015 with the release of his double EP “32 Zel/Planet Shrooms” and the viral hit “Ultimate”. He appeared in XXL’s 2016 Freshmen Class and released his second album “Imperial”. In 2017, he released the EP “13” and announced his third album “Ta13oo”, which was later released in three acts: “Light”, “Gray”, and “Dark” in July 2018. The album was supported by singles “Sumo”, “Percs”, and “Clout Cobain”.
Denzel Curry’s 2019 highlights: a acclaimed “Bulls on Parade” cover, singles “Ricky” and “Speedboat”, and album Zuu. He debuted on The Tonight Show and joined the “Grey Day Tour”. In 2020-21, he released projects with Kenny Beats, featured on Madden NFL 21’s soundtrack, and appeared on The Choe Show and ZillaKami’s album.
He announced his 5th album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future, on Jan 5, 2022, with a trailer showcasing a new sound. The album, released Mar 25, 2022, features T-Pain, 6lack, and Thundercat. He released singles “Walkin”, “Zatoichi”, and “Troubles”, and performed on NPR Tiny Desk and The Tonight Show. An extended edition and live project followed in Sep 2022 and May 2023.
Denzel Curry teased a new project in May 2024, revealing the title “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” and lead single “Hot One” in June. The album, a sequel to his 2012 mixtape, was released on July 19, 2024, with “Black Flag Freestyle” as the second single.
Personal Life
Denzel Curry’s brother, Treon “Tree” Johnson, died on February 27, 2014, as a result of a fatal police tasing incident in Hialeah, Florida.
Denzel Curry Net Worth
According to CAknowledge, American rapper Denzel Curry’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million as of 2024.