Who Is Hopsin? Age, Biography and Wiki
Hopsin, born on July 18, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. Gaining fame for his unique style and thought-provoking lyrics, Hopsin has established himself as a notable figure in hip-hop. By 2025, Hopsin is 39 years old and continues to evolve artistically and personally, captivating his audience with new music and performances.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 18, 1985 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country |
Popularity
Hopsin's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Hopsin stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs approximately 165 pounds (75 kg). His athletic build is complemented by a distinctive style often characterized by his bold fashion choices and ever-changing hairstyles. Known for his energetic performances, Hopsin maintains a fit physique through a balanced diet and regular exercise.
He attended James Monroe High School, where he was placed into special education classes. Hopsin has been an avid skateboarder since the age of twelve, and many of his music videos feature him skateboarding.
He started rapping at sixteen years old, and took his hobby more seriously by 2003 which is the year the majority of the tracks from Hopsin's self-produced album Emurge were recorded. In 2004, Hopsin and a group of friends were arrested for vandalizing James Monroe High School property.
It was supposed to be a school prank but later they were all charged and held on $20,000 bail. Hopsin, who dropped out earlier that year, was sent to Los Angeles County Jail where he spent 8 days.
Upon his release, he began to pursue a career in music, purchased a microphone, and installed FL Studio (known as FruityLoops at the time) on his computer. He credits Eminem as the rapper that initially got him interested in hip hop music.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Hopsin is known to keep his personal life relatively private. While there have been rumors regarding his dating life, he has not publicly confirmed any long-term relationship. As of now, Hopsin is single, focusing primarily on his career and artistic pursuits. His history of relationships has included various public figures, but specifics remain unverified as he tends to keep these aspects of his life out of the limelight.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Hopsin's estimated net worth is $3 million. His earnings come from multiple sources, including music sales, streaming revenues, concert performances, and merchandise. Hopsin has built a sustainable income through his independent label, Funk Volume, and has diversified his ventures, ensuring financial success beyond just music.
Hopsin began recording his debut project Emurge in 2002 and was eventually released locally in 2003, copies of the project are very sparse and hard to find, a bootleg version appeared online in 2008 and had many extra songs on it, however to this day the album has never been released officially.
Hopsin had initially signed with Ruthless Records in 2007 and even began recording his debut album as early as 2004. He was originally hailed as one of the driving forces behind attempting to bring Ruthless Records back to previous glory. Hopsin's lead single from his debut album "Pans in the Kitchen" was released on May 27, 2008.
The album was set to be self-produced by Hopsin and feature no collaborations with other artists. However his debut album, Gazing at the Moonlight was not released until October 27, 2009, with little to no promotion.
Shortly after the album's release, Hopsin sought his release from Ruthless Records due to lack of financial compensation, artist support, and promotion. Shortly before the departure from Ruthless Records, Hopsin founded his own independent label, Funk Volume, with Damien Ritter.
SwizZz, Damien Ritter's younger brother and a former classmate of Hopsin at Monroe High, was the first artist to be signed to Funk Volume. Shortly after launching Funk Volume, both Hopsin and SwizZz released a collaborative mixtape titled Haywire in June 2009 to promote the label.
Funk Volume originally wanted to sell it for retail sale, but were unable due to Hopsin still being contracted by Ruthless Records at the time. On mixtape website DatPiff, it has been certified Gold for being downloaded over 100,000 times and it later made available for purchase for digital download via iTunes and Amazon.com.
Career, Business and Investments
Hopsin's career trajectory has been marked by both struggle and success. After debuting in the mid-2000s, he gained significant recognition with hits like "Ill Mind of Hopsin" and "Sag My Pants." His knack for storytelling and his characteristic white contacts have made him stand out in the industry.
In addition to his music career, Hopsin has ventured into the business realm by launching his own label, which has provided a platform for other artists. He is also involved in various investments, particularly in the online content creation space, considering the rise of digital media.
In addition to his own output, Funk Volume has signed and released projects for aesthetically-similar regional artists SwizZz and Dizzy Wright, as well as Southern rapper Jarren Benton before its dissolution in 2016. In 2020, he joined the board of directors for media-based technology company Artist Republik.
Social Network
Hopsin is active on several social media platforms, engaging with fans and sharing updates about his life and work. You can find him on:
- Instagram: @hopsin
- Twitter: @hopsin
- YouTube: Hopsin Official
Hopsin released "Nocturnal Rainbows" as the first single off of his upcoming second album Raw on August 1, 2010. On October 8, 2010, Hopsin released a music video for the song "Sag My Pants", the second single off Raw on YouTube. The video became a YouTube success and currently has over 37 million views.
In the song Hopsin pokes fun and disses other rappers such as Lil Wayne, Drake, Soulja Boy, Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross and Tomica Wright, the owner of Ruthless Records. Hopsin's second album, Raw, was released on November 19, 2010. In March 2011, Hopsin went on a two-month nationwide tour to promote Raw with the I Am RAW tour.
Education
Hopsin attended High School of Performing Arts, which fostered his passion for music and performance. While details about his college education remain scarce, he often cites life experiences as his greatest teachers. His dedication to his craft has led him to grow and develop his talent independently.
Hopsin got his start in entertainment appearing as a background extra in movies and Disney Channel TV shows such as John Tucker Must Die, Even Stevens, Lizzie McGuire, Cold Case, Malcolm in the Middle and Gilmore Girls among many others. His most notable work was on That's So Raven, which he worked on for several years, starting when he was 15.
In the entire course of his appearances he only had a speaking part a single time. He also made an appearance in the 2009 film Fame as a rapper. In 2015, Hopsin co-starred in the second season of the TV drama series Murder in the First.
