Treach is a famous American rapper and actor. He was born on December 2, 1970, as Anthony Shawn Criss but he is recognized by his rapping name, Treach. The famous personality came into the limelight for being the lead singer of Naughty by Nature, a hip-hop group.
Treach grew up in New Jersey, and attending East Orange High School in New Jersey exposed him to the hip-hop scene at an early age. He went on to form a band with his high schoolmates, and with time, they released albums and tracks that charted on hip hop charts. So wealthy is Trach?
What is Treach’s Net Worth?
Treach is a famed rapper whose net worth is $2 million. Treach has worked hard as a rapper, actor, director, and producer, explaining how he has managed to accumulate his wealth. As the lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Naughty by Nature, it is no wonder that he has accumulated substantial wealth.
Besides a successful rapping career, Treach has also featured in numerous films, establishing himself as one of the best actors. Famous films under his name include The Meteor Man, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and The Family Business among many others. The numerous acting credits have earned him a good income, boosting his wealth.
Rapping Career
Treach’s rapping career began when he formed The New Style with DJ Kay Gee and Vin Rock. The group released their album Independent Leaders on MCA Records in 1989 before they changed their name to Naughty by Nature.
In 1991, the group released a self-titled album and it reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 10 on the Billboard Top R&B Album charts. The album went on to be certified gold in Canada and platinum in the US. The album’s single O.P.P was also certified platinum two times in the United States.
The group’s net album came out in 1993, and it was certified platinum in the US and Gold in Canada. The album topped the Hip-Hop Album Charts and performed very well in other categories.
The group’s fourth album Poverty’s Paradise also performed well and it was certified Gold in the United States after it reached #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. The group went on to follow with other albums, and they performed well and topped on Hip-Hop Album charts.
Awards and Nominations
Treach has earned numerous awards and nominations, especially when he was with Naughty by Nature. The group earned four Grammy nominations, and it won the best Rap Album in 1996. Moreover, the group won an American Music Award for Favorite Hip-Hop New Artist in 1992.
Personal Life
Treach first married Sandra Denton of the hip-hop group Salt-n-Pepa from July 1999 to 2001. They had a daughter Egypt Janhari Criss on September 2, 1998. In her memoir, Denton revealed that the marriage with the Naught by Nature lead singer was coupled with abuse. Regarding the allegations, Treach responded on Instagram saying that they were false.
Treach is believed to be married to Cicely Evans, whom he shares with two children. The duo starred in Season 5 of Couple Therapy in 2014. They married on September 8, 2019, in New Jersey.