Don Omar is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, producer, and actor who has a net worth of 30 million dollars. The reggaeton singer has made most of his fortune through his music career. For instance, over the years, he has managed to sell over 70 million albums, which include the albums, The Last Don, Meet the Orphans, and King of Kings. Don Omar has also made some of his fortune by appearing in the Fast and Furious films.
Early Life
Don Omar was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to William and Luz Rivera. His family attended the protestant church; he was a devoted member and would conduct sermons. Who would have thought that someday he would be a music star, not a preacher?
Music Career
After his education, Don Omar decided to venture into the music industry. As a starting musician, Don used to perform in nightclubs, and luckily, he knew how to create and cultivate professional relationships. He worked closely with DJ Eliel Lind Osorio and this opened more opportunities to work with like-minded artists.
He managed to work with various artists, including Noriega, Luny Tunes, Hector, and Tito. After several collaborations, Don Omar managed to release his debut album, The Last Don. The album, which featured artists such as Daddy Yankee and Trebol Clan, was certified Gold. Three years later, Don released another album, Kings of Kings. It was number one on the Latin Albums charts. Besides, it made history as the highest-ranking reggaeton album. Don Omar later released six other albums, which also did well. He featured several artists in his fourth album, including Danza Kuduro and Hasta Abajo.
In 2007, Don Omar founded his own record label with a major focus on Latin music. The record label managed to sign various artists, including Kendo Kaponi and Natti Natasha, who is known for her son “Oh Daddy.” Omar had a feud with Daddy Yankee that lasted about a decade, but in 2015, they put their differences aside and went on a tour together. They had four concerts together, and they were all sold out as their fans were eager to see the two together. The earnings he obtained from the tour and concerts contributed significantly to his financial portfolio.
Acting Career
Don Omar ventured into the acting industry in 2009 when he appeared in the Fast and Furious franchise films. He portrayed Rico Santos in four of those films. He has not appeared in any other films, but his appearance on the Fast and Furious set the pace for more acting opportunities. Besides, he was well compensated for his role in the movies, which has had an impact on his overall net worth.
Legal Troubles
Don was presented to court in 2007 when a concert promoter claimed that he had defrauded him 70,000 dollars. The musician was expected to perform and was paid upfront but later canceled. The case was settled outside court.
Generally, Don Omar’s net worth stems from his successful music career. Besides, he has appeared in some films, and whatever earnings he has received for his roles have had an impact on his net worth.
