With a net worth of over R30 million, music is not King Kotini’s only source of revenue. Riky Rick has made millions of dollars from various enterprises and sponsorship deals.
Rikhado Ribeca Rikhado Ribeca Riky Rikhado Makhado’s professional name is Rick. Despite his father’s roots in Venda, Mankweng, the 33-year-old rapper says he’ll always be proud to call Durban home.
When his parents divorced, he was a child. As a result, the rapper admitted that he had difficulties determining where he truly belonged.
He had attended film production classes in high school, but instead of pursuing a career in film, he pursued a career in music.
Career
Riky Rick discovered his initial source of inspiration during a recording session with Bongani Fassie. During the meeting, Riky was inspired to write his own tunes.
Following the success of “Nafukwa,” he released his first single “Barbershop” with Da L.E.S and immediately climbed to stardom.
The song’s follow-up, “Amantombazane (Remix),” included a broad array of South African music artists and solidified his reputation.
“Boss Zonke” peaked at number three on the South African Hip Hop Top Ten in 2015.
Family
Riky’s main priority outside of music is his family. He has been married to Bianca Naidoo for eight years.
It was true love at first sight for the couple. After meeting at a restaurant in Sandton, they agreed to go on a date. That’s when their friendship turned passionate, and they were soon in an intimate relationship.
They married in November 2013 and have two children.
Businesses
Riky’s main source of power. Of course, Rick’s principal source of income is his music profession. He made money from his music career in addition to performing and receiving royalties.
As a result of his notoriety and influence, he was able to create his own businesses and cooperate with organizations such as Russian Bear and Rémy Martin.
He has grown extremely wealthy as a result of a combination of these reasons. Here’s a list of some of his businesses:
Cotton Club Studios
Given his success in the music industry, it’s not surprising that he has a first business. Cotton Club Studios, his own record label, is a Sony Records label.
Cotton Fest
Cotton Fest is a music and fashion festival held each year. Riky developed and sponsored Cotton Fest, a cultural festival in Mzansi. He takes advantage of this time to market his products and organize a concert.
Agency Makhado Makhado
Riky started this media organization with the intention of offering high-quality entertainment as well as a platform for emerging artists.
Legends Barber
Last but not least, Riky Rick operates Legends Barbershop in the Midrand area of Waterfall. The International Grooming Awards have named Legends Africa’s Best Grooming Barber.
Cars & Net Worth
Riky Rick’s net worth is believed to be $2 million as a result of his accomplishments in the music and business fields (R30 million).
Because of his huge wealth, the rapper owns one of the most costly car collections in South Africa. Here are a few of his most valued belongings.
Mercedes AMG GTs─ R2.5 million
The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 310 km/h. It boasts 473 horsepower and a dual-clutch automatic transmission with eight speeds.
Mercedes Benz C300─R960 K
The second Mercedes in Riky’s garage is a Mercedes Benz C300 4MATIC. When new, the automobile is projected to cost R960, 000.
Porsche 911 Carrera T─ R1.5 million
Riky’s favorite ride is without a doubt this one. He took to social media after purchasing the car to assure his followers that, unlike some other celebrities, he truly enjoys driving his Porsche Panamera.
The Porsche 911 Carrera T is without a doubt one of the best-handling sports cars available today. It’s a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car based on the entry-level Carrera that seeks to replicate the purity of the more expensive GT3 models.
Ferrari California ─ R2 million..
The California costs at least R2 million when purchased brand new. After years of depreciation, you could purchase one for as cheap as R1.3 million to R1.6 million.
Mercedes Benz V-Class─ R1 million
The third vehicle in his collection, the V-Class, is a must-have for any musician’s garage.
He’s previously owned a Mercedes Benz G63 AMG, a Ferrari F12, and an Aston Martin.
Sources:
https://www.gq.co.za/wealth/riky-ricks-7-lessons-to-building-a-world-renowned-brand-31014592
https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-03-12-ive-felt-conflicted-about-who-i-am-culturally–historically-riky-rick/
https://briefly.co.za/97142-4-mzansi-businesses-owned-by-rapper-boss-zonke-riky-rick.html
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