RZA's net worth is estimated at around $30 million, built from decades as Wu-Tang Clan's founder and primary producer, his own solo recordings, film-scoring and directing work in Hollywood, and business ventures including the Wu-Wear clothing brand and Soul Temple Records.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Robert Fitzgerald Diggs |
| Born | July 5, 1969, Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York |
| Known For | Founder and primary producer of Wu-Tang Clan (formed 1992); director of "The Man with the Iron Fists" |
| Spouse | Talani Rabb, married 2009 |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $30 million |
Founding Wu-Tang Clan
Diggs formed Wu-Tang Clan in Staten Island in 1992 with cousins GZA and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, along with Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, and Inspectah Deck; Masta Killa joined in 1993. As the group's primary producer, RZA shaped the raw, sample-heavy sound behind the group's 1993 debut album "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" and produced most of the members' early solo albums as well.
Film Scoring and Directing
Beyond music, RZA built a substantial career in film. He composed scores for "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" (1999), Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and "Volume 2" (2003-2004), "Blade: Trinity" (2004), and the anime series "Afro Samurai" (2007). He made his directorial debut with "The Man with the Iron Fists" in 2012 and has since directed "Love Beats Rhymes" (2017) and "Cut Throat City" (2020), alongside acting roles in films including "American Gangster" and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation."
Business Ventures
RZA co-founded the Wu-Wear clothing brand to capitalize on Wu-Tang Clan's cultural reach and later launched Soul Temple Records in 2012 to release his own and affiliated artists' music. He has also worked with the Hip-Hop Chess Federation.
Personal Life
RZA has been married to Talani Rabb since 2009. He was previously married to Eboni Mills from 2000 to 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RZA's net worth?
Estimated at around $30 million, from Wu-Tang Clan production and royalties, his solo career, film work, and business ventures.
What is RZA's real name?
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs.
When did RZA found Wu-Tang Clan?
1992, in Staten Island, New York, with eight other founding members.
Is RZA married?
Yes, to Talani Rabb since 2009; he was previously married to Eboni Mills from 2000 to 2006.