What is Papoose’s Net Worth?
Papoose, the American rapper, has a net worth of $500 thousand. He started his rap career in 1998 with his debut on the album “Roots of Evil” by Kool G Rap. Papoose has released numerous mixtapes and signed with Jive Records, but left after delays with his debut studio album. Paired with DJ Kay Slay, Papoose continued to release mixtapes before ultimately releasing “The Nacirema Dream” through Fontana Distribution.
Early Life and Career
Papoose, born Shamele Mackie in 1978, grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. His grandmother gave him the nickname Papoose as a baby, feeling he resembled a Native American child. He attended Immaculata High School in Oshawa, Quebec, Canada during his teenage years.
In 1998, Mackie made his rap debut on Kool G Rap’s album “Roots of Evil.” Six years later, he released his first single, “Thug Connection,” featuring the b-side “Alphabetical Slaughter.” Despite a lucrative offer from Select Records, Mackie declined an eight-album deal.
Papoose’s Rise to Fame
After serving time at Rikers Island, Papoose started producing and selling his own mixtapes. DJ Kay Slay was impressed with his rendition of “Alphabetical Slaughter” and signed him to his label, Streetsweepers. Papoose released over a dozen mixtapes between 2004 and 2006, including “Street Knowledge” and “The Beast from the East.” He won the Justo Mixtape Award for Best Underground Artist and signed a $1.5 million contract with Jive Records. However, due to delays and shelving of his debut album, he left Jive to release more independent mixtapes with DJ Kay Slay. Between 2007 and 2012, he put out nine mixtapes, including “Build or Destroy” and “King of New York.”
Mackie’s Music Career
In 2013, Mackie released his debut album, “The Nacirema Dream,” after releasing 27 mixtapes. The album featured guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Jadakiss, Mavado, and Mobb Deep, and spawned several singles. It was well received by critics and debuted on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Mackie continued to put out mixtapes and released his second studio album, “You Can’t Stop Destiny,” in 2015. The album featured guest appearances by Troy Ave, Remy Ma, and Maino, among others. In 2019, he released his third studio album, “Underrated,” and followed it up with “Endangered Species” in 2020.
Papoose’s Career Beyond Music
Aside from his music career, Papoose appeared on the VH1 reality program “Love & Hip Hop: New York” with his wife Remy Ma, documenting their lives as individuals involved in the hip hop music scene. The couple continued to be on the show for several seasons and were promoted to the main cast for seasons nine and ten. They also starred in their own spinoff series, “Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies,” and a holiday special called “Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday.”
Papoose also had a minor role in the 2008 crime thriller “Righteous Kill,” which starred Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, John Leguizamo, and Carla Gugino. Another rapper, 50 Cent, also appeared in the movie.
Personal Life
In 2008, Papoose married rapper Remy Ma while she was incarcerated at a New York State prison. Ma had been convicted of assault, illegal weapon possession, and attempted coercion in relation to a shooting outside a Manhattan delicatessen. They had a formal marriage ceremony in 2016 after her release. They have a daughter named Reminisce Mackenzie. Papoose also has children with his ex-girlfriend Yvetta Lashley named Shamele Jr. and Dejanae, and another daughter named Destiny born in 2000.
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