Who Is El-P? Age, Biography and Wiki
El-P, born on March 2, 1975, is an influential American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur, well-known for his unique style blending elements of hip-hop and alternative music. In 2025, El-P will turn 50 years old. With a music career that spans over two decades, he has made significant contributions to the underground hip-hop scene and is co-founder of the label, Run The Jewels.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 2, 1975 |
| Age | 50 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
El-P's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
El-P stands at an impressive height of approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall. His weight fluctuates around 190 pounds (86 kg). While specifics about his body measurements are not widely publicized, his dedication to fitness is evident in his active lifestyle and stage presence.
Jaime Stuart Meline (born March 2, 1975), better known by the stage name El-P (shortened from his previous stage name El Producto), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Starting his career as a member of Company Flow, he has been a driving force in alternative hip hop since the mid-1990s, producing for rappers including Aesop Rock, Cage, and Mr. Lif. He was a member of The Weathermen and was the co-founder, owner, and CEO of the Definitive Jux record label.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Currently, El-P is in a committed relationship. Although he prefers to keep his personal life private, his partner is often supportive of his artistic endeavors. El-P has not publicly disclosed significant details about previous relationships, choosing instead to focus on his career and collaborations within the music industry.
He is of Cajun, Irish, and Lithuanian descent. Although his mother was raised Catholic and his father was raised Jewish, they did not emphasize either faith to him during his childhood and he later joked that he "got none of it except a circumcision at birth".
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, El-P's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. This impressive figure comes from a successful career as a musician, producer, and businessman. Through his work with Run The Jewels and various solo projects, his earnings have significantly increased, making him one of the notable figures in contemporary hip-hop.
Career, Business and Investments
El-P's music career took off in the mid-1990s with his group Company Flow, and he quickly became a key player in the underground hip-hop scene. In addition to his musical talents, he is also a successful producer, having worked with artists like Killer Mike and the other half of Run The Jewels. Beyond music, El-P has ventured into various business opportunities, including launching his own record label and exploring ventures in multimedia projects.
In recent years, he has established a strong brand, often leveraging social media to connect with fans and promote his work. His keen eye for business has also led him to invest in emerging artists and music technology.
El-P was expelled from two high schools for various issues, including his refusal to stop wearing his baseball cap backwards. He later got his GED. He went to musical engineering school at the Center for the Media Arts in Manhattan. After graduating, he enrolled at Hunter College, but dropped out because most of his courses did not relate to the career he wanted.
Social Network
El-P is quite active on social media, utilizing platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to engage with his fanbase. His handle is often a mix of humor, political commentary, and updates about his music and life. With thousands of followers across these platforms, he maintains a strong connection with his audience.
In October 2009, El-P announced that he was working on his third studio album, titled Cancer 4 Cure. El-P was a part of a group called Central Services, which consisted of El-P, Camu Tao, and Allysin Baker. In the fall of 2010, the EP Forever Frozen in Television Time, was released exclusively on the Def Jux digital download service.
In August 2011, it was announced that El-P signed with Fat Possum Records, which would release Cancer 4 Cure. Later that month, El-P released a single off the upcoming album, via the Adult Swim Singles program, titled "Drones Over BKLYN". On February 22, 2012, El-P announced on his Facebook page that Cancer 4 Cure was complete.
The album was released to music retailers on May 22.
Education
El-P attended the prestigious High School of Art and Design in New York City, where he honed his artistic skills. Although not much is documented about his college education, his experiences in the vibrant NYC music scene have served as his educational foundation, shaping his artistry and vision in the music industry.
El-P has contributed productions and guest rhymes to albums by Aesop Rock, Evil Nine, DJ Krush, Murs, Cage, Mr. Lif, Prefuse 73, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Mike Ladd, The High and Mighty, Jedi Mind Tricks, Aceyalone, Atmosphere, Techno Animal, and Das Racist.
He collaborated with Alec Empire on the first Handsome Boy Modeling School album and with Cage and Chino Moreno on the second. He was selected, along with DJ Shadow and Trent Reznor, to work on Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha's solo album (which never materialized).
He produced The Veils album Total Depravity, with the song Axolotl later appearing in David Lynch's new series of Twin Peaks.
He has provided remixes for the likes of Beans (of Anti-Pop Consortium), Beck, Blackalicious, Head Automatica, Hot Hot Heat, Dizzee Rascal, Syd Matters, Nine Inch Nails, Push Button Objects, Rob Sonic, TV on the Radio, Lorde, and Yasushilde, among others. El-P provided the soundtrack for the graffiti film Bomb the System.
