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What Is Timbaland’s Net Worth?
Timbaland, a prominent figure in American music as a rapper, music producer, and songwriter, has accumulated a substantial net worth estimated at $85 million. This wealth reflects his successful career spanning decades in the music industry.
Timbaland’s Career Beginnings and Rise to Prominence
Born Timothy Zachary Mosley on March 10, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia, Timbaland’s journey into music began during his teenage years. At 14, while working at Red Lobster, an accidental shooting incident led to partial paralysis for nine months. During this period, he honed his DJing skills, using his left hand. He went by DJ Timmy Tim or DJ Tim during his high school years at Salem High School from which he graduated in 1990, forming a lasting friendship and collaboration with Melvin “Magoo” Barcliff. He was also a part of the group S.B.I. (Surrounded By Idiots), where he met Pharrell Williams.
Missy Elliott recognized Timbaland’s talent early on, bringing him to New York after DaVante Swing of Jodeci signed Elliott and her group Sista to his Swing Mob record label. It was Swing who re-named Timbaland after the Timberland brand of construction boots. Timbaland, Magoo, Ginuwine, Playa, and Sugah became known as “Da Basement” crew of the Swing Mob artists’ stable. Timbaland did production work on a number of projects with DeVante, including the 1995 Jodeci LP “The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel.”
Timbaland’s initial breakthrough came with his production work on Ginuwine’s album “Ginuwine…the Bachelor” in 1996. His involvement in Aaliyah’s “One in a Million” (1996) and Missy Elliott’s “Supa Dupa Fly” (1997) further solidified his reputation as a leading producer in R&B and hip hop. His unique production style, characterized by stuttering, bass-heavy beats, and distinctive synth sounds, set him apart in the industry.
He is known for infusing a sense of individuality and creativity into his productions. His signature stuttering bass-heavy bounce beats offset resounding high-end synth stabs, often accompanied by his own quiet whispering beneath the track—as well as absolutely no sampling, make his work very recognizable.
Key Musical Collaborations and Album Releases
Timbaland has produced hits for a wide range of artists, including Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Ginuwine, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Justin Timberlake. From 1997 through 2003, he released three Timbaland & Magoo albums and 1998’s “Tim’s Bio” —a solo album. Released in 2007, “Timbaland Presents Shock Value,” along with its 2009 sequel, used a mixture of vocalists, rappers, and rock bands. The albums had a couple of major hits, including “Give It to Me,” featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake, which reached the top of the charts. “The Way I Are,” with Keri Hilson and D.O.E., maxed out at number three on the charts.
In 2008, Timbaland’s production work was featured on numerous albums, including Madonna’s “Hard Candy,” Ashlee Simpson’s “Bittersweet World,” Flo Rida’s “Mail On Sunday,” Lindsay Lohan’s “Spirit in the Dark”, Chris Cornell’s “Scream,” Missy Elliott’s “Block Party,” and Jennifer Hudson’s debut album. He also produced “Believe,” the Russian entry for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, performed by Dima Bilan, which won the competition.
In late 2010, Timbaland was featured on the deluxe edition of Chris Brown’s album, “F.A.M.E.,” producing the songs “Paper, Scissors, Rock” (featuring Big Sean) and the bonus track “Talk Ya Ear Off,” which was only available in Japan. In 2019, Timbaland began teaching through Masterclass, providing an instructional series on production and beat-making. In August 2020, Timbaland teased a sequel called “FutureSex/LoveSound” from Justin Timberlake. Timbaland worked on Timberlake’s super successful 2006 album that created the hits “Sexy Back,” “My Love,” and “I Think That She Knows.” Timbaland took to his social media and posted “FUTURE SEXY LOVESOUNDS pt [two],” with a few zipped-lip emojis following it.
Timbaland’s Earnings Over the Years
Timbaland’s annual earnings have varied, reflecting the fluctuating nature of the music industry and project involvement. Some of his notable earnings include:
- 2007: $21 million
- 2008: $22 million
- 2009: $17 million
- 2010: $14 million
- 2011: $7 million
- 2012: $6 million
- 2013: $10 million
- 2014: $7 million
- 2015: $9 million
- 2016: $6 million
- 2017: $8 million
- 2018: $7 million
- Total: $134 million
Personal Life and Real Estate Investments
Timbaland married Monique Idlett in 2008, but she filed for divorce in 2013. The divorce proceedings involved requests for child support for their daughter and Monique’s child from a previous relationship, as well as alimony and coverage for various expenses. He has three children: Reign Mosley, Demetrius Mosley, and Frankie Mosley.
In December 2019, Timbaland expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing a mansion in Coral Gables, Florida, for $7.9 million. The residence, located in the gated community of Hammock Lakes, features 8,600 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, and eight bathrooms.
Philanthropic Work and Plagiarism Controversies
Timbaland has been involved in philanthropic efforts, including designing a T-shirt print for the Fashion Against AIDS collection in 2008, sold in H&M stores across 28 countries. He also participated in the campaign to raise HIV/AIDS awareness among urban youth and promote safe sex.
Throughout his career, Timbaland has faced plagiarism accusations. In January 2007, he was accused of plagiarizing elements in Nelly Furtado’s song “Do It.” In July 2009, a settlement was reached with David Cortopassi over Timbaland’s song “Throw It on Me.” In January 2014, another case surfaced concerning Jay-Z’s track “Versus,” produced by Timbaland, which bore similarities to a song by Swiss musician Bruno Spoerri. Jay-Z and Timbaland agreed to pay 50% of the song’s revenue to Spoerri as royalties.
