Victor Santiago Jr. is an American rapper and actor better known by his stage name N.O.R.E. or the pseudonym Noreaga (after the dictator Manuel Noriega).
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
N.O.R.E. was born in the Bronx, New York on September 6, 1976. He spent the majority of his childhood in Queens, New York. His father is from Puerto Rico, and his mother is from Africa. His early education is largely unknown.
N.O.R.E.’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
N.O.R.E was born on September 6, 1977, and will be 44 years old on June 25, 2022. His height is 1.73 meters and his weight is 82 kilograms.
N.O.R.E.’s Profession & Career
Santiago rose to prominence and fame in 1995 as a member of the hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga, who produced the “The War Report” album and singles such as “Top of New York,” “Illegal Life,” and “Closer,” all of which were commercial and critical successes. These hits also landed them on top music charts such as the Billboard 200 and the Hot R&B.
Following Capone’s arrest in 1997, Noreaga was forced to go it alone. “N.O.R.E.,” his debut album as a solo rapper, was a bigger hit than C-N-debut N’s album, “The War Report.”
“Superthug,” a collaboration with the production duo The Neptunes, became an even bigger hit in the hip-hop community. Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler,” “God’s Favourite,” “Normality,” “Student of the Game,” and “5E” were his subsequent solo albums.
In 2013, he announced that he would no longer be recording solo albums and instead concentrate on music production and execution. He currently serves as the CEO of his company, “Militainment Business.”
N.O.R.E.’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
N.O.R.E. is happily married to makeup artist Shanell (nicknamed Nellie). They are the parents of three children. N.O.R.E. prefers to keep his family out of the spotlight.
Achievements and Awards
The Recording Industry Association of America certified Melvin Flynt’s debut album, “N.O.R.E.” platinum, and his second album, “Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler,” gold. In 2014, he received the “Favourite Reissues” award for his album “Illmatic.”
N.O.R.E.’s Salary and Net Worth
As of June 2022, N.O.R.E.’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. He made his fortune as a performer with his singles and now as a music producer and executive. He also makes a lot of money as the CEO of his company, “Militainment Business.”
Victor Santiago Jr., better known by his stage name “N.O.R.E.,” is a Queens, New York-based rapper. He has collaborated with a number of well-known artists, including Foxy Brown, Nas, Busta Rhymes, and Jay-Z, to name a few. With a career spanning over a decade and a half, N.O.R.E. is still a rage in the hip-hop community, owing solely to his music.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | N.O.R.E |
Real Name/Full Name | Victor Santiago, Jr. |
Gender | Male |
Age | 44 years old |
Birth Date | 6 September 1977 |
Birth Place | Bronx, New York |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.73 m |
Weight | 82 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name) | Neri |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter) | Yes |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name) | N/A |
Is N.O.R.E Gay? | No |
Profession | Rapper |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth in 2022 | $3 Million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |