Murphy Lee Net Worth

Overview

Torhi Harper (born December 18, 1983), most famously known as Murphy Lee, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper. He rose to prominence as a key member of the hip-hop group St. Lunatics. Beyond his contributions to the group, Murphy Lee is also the chief executive officer of his own record label, U C Me Entertainment. Murphy Lee gained significant recognition through his work with Nelly, particularly on the album ‘Country Grammar,’ before St. Lunatics released ‘Free City’ in 2001. Murphy’s solo journey began with the release of ‘Murphy’s Law’ in 2003, which earned platinum certification. His most successful solo single was ‘Wat Da Hook Gon Be,’ featuring Jermaine Dupri. In 2004, he won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for ‘Shake Ya Tailfeather’ with Nelly and P. Diddy.

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What Is Murphy Lee’s Net Worth?

As of March 17, 2025, Murphy Lee, the American rapper best known for his affiliation with the hip hop group St. Lunatics and his role as CEO of UCME Entertainment, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. This wealth is a combination of his musical career, entrepreneurial ventures, and other performances.

Early Career and St. Lunatics

Torhi Harper, known as Murphy Lee, was born on December 18, 1983, in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1996, Lee, along with Nelly, City Spud, Ali, and Slo Down, formed the hip-hop group St. Lunatics, which also included his brother Kyjuan. Their first local hit was “Gimme What U Got.” The group’s initial struggle to secure a record deal changed when Nelly signed as a solo act. Before St. Lunatics released their debut album “Free City” in 2001, Lee appeared on Nelly’s 2000 album, “Country Grammar.” “Free City” became a commercial success, earning platinum certification in the United States and gold in Canada. In September 2024, it was revealed that several members of St. Lunatics, including Murphy Lee, were initially part of a $50 million lawsuit against Nelly, alleging unpaid royalties and contributions to “Country Grammar”; however, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud later claimed they hadn’t approved their inclusion in the lawsuit and wished to withdraw from it, showing that they “were caught off guard by the lawsuit and say they’re still cool with Nelly”.

Solo Success and UCME Entertainment

In 2003, Murphy Lee released his solo album “Murphy’s Law,” which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and earned gold certification in the U.S. The album featured the single “Wat Da Hook Gon Be,” featuring Jermaine Dupri, which reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Rap charts. That same year, Murphy Lee collaborated with Jermaine Dupri on “What Da Hook Gon Be?”. In 2004, Murphy Lee won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Shake Ya Tailfeather” with Nelly and P. Diddy, from the “Bad Boys II” soundtrack. “Shake Ya Tailfeather” and “Air Force Ones” (Nelly with Lee, Ali, & Kyjuan) both reached number 1 on the Rap charts. From 2006 to 2009, Lee released material primarily through his website. In 2009, Murphy Lee released his album “You See Me” through his record label, UCME Entertainment. Beyond his work with St. Lunatics and his solo career, Murphy Lee has collaborated with various artists, including Nelly, P. Diddy, and Jermaine Dupri, further contributing to his income. In 2015, he released a collaboration album with producer Jay-E, featuring the singles “Vibes” and “B.M.W.”.

Additional Ventures and Personal Life

In 2006, Lee became the owner of the Good For You Café in St. Louis, specializing in vegetarian dishes. The success of the restaurant led to a second location. Information on the specific revenue generated by the Good For You Café is not available. In July 2014, Murphy Lee and Kyjuan launched D’Bes Wine, with a mission to “conquer St. Louis, then Missouri”. In 2018, Lee moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with his brother Kyjuan, to pursue opportunities in television and film. Lee is married to singer Seviin Li, and they have a daughter named Essence Lee. Precise details about property holdings, investments, or endorsement deals are not publicly available.