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June 2024 · 5 minute read

Net Worth of Foxy Brown:
$18 Million

Foxy Brown’s Background

Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand, born on 6th September 1978 in Brooklyn, New York City, USA, is of Afro-Trinidadian, Indo-Trinidadian, and Chinese-Trinidadian descent. Foxy Brown, renowned for her solo rap performances during a career spanning two decades, has amassed an estimated net worth of $18 million through her work as a rapper, model, and actress.

Foxy Brown’s Current Net Worth

Foxy’s father, involved in the music industry, left the family to pursue his entertainment career. During her teenage years, Foxy Brown gained attention by performing rap solos at talent contests in Brooklyn. Her professional debut happened when she collaborated with prominent names such as LL Cool J and Lil’ Kim. In 1996, she released her debut album “I II Na Na” which received mixed reviews but enjoyed high sales, with over 109,000 copies sold in the first week. The album featured voices of influential artists including Jay-Z, Method Man, Blackstreet, and Kid Capri. Her second album “Chyna Doll” was released three years later, followed by the third one, “Broken Silence,” in 2001. Both albums were successful and significantly contributed to her net worth, elevating Foxy Brown’s global popularity. Between these albums, Foxy Brown, Nas, AZ, and Nature formed a group called “The Firm” and released an album of the same name in 1997. However, it was their first and last album. She left Def Jam Recordings in 2003, causing the cancellation of “Ill Na Na 2,” but two years later, she resumed working with the record label. Despite numerous hurdles, her album “Brooklyn’s Don Diva” was released in 2007 after signing to Koch Records.

Not only recognized for her rap prowess, but Foxy Brown is also known for her controversial personality and frequent brushes with the law, including multiple arrests. In 2007, she served jail time for violating probation dating back to 2004, following an assault case. Known for her feuds with other stars, she remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Despite her fame and fortune, Foxy Brown has a history of grappling with psychological issues and hearing loss which led to a hiatus in her singing career. Nevertheless, with four studio albums and a magnetic persona, she continues to be an influential figure in hip-hop. She has managed to forge a successful career despite personal challenges, reaching the pinnacle of the industry.

In her relatively public personal life, Foxy Brown, though never married, has been linked with several celebrities, including rumored engagement to rapper Rick Ross, which he denied.



Full NameFoxy Brown
Net Worth$18 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 6, 1978
Place Of BirthBrooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Height5 ft 1 in (1.57 m)
ProfessionRapper, Artist, Model, Musician, Music artist
EducationBrooklyn College Academy
NationalityAmerican
ParentsJudith Marchand, Keith Stahler
SiblingsAnton Marchand, Pretty Boy
NicknamesInga Marchand , Inga Fung Marchand , foxy_brown , Marchand, Inga Fung
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/foxybrown
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/foxybrown/?hl=en
MySpacehttp://www.myspace.com/foxybrownofficial
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0113564
Allmusichttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/foxy-brown-mn0000800212
AlbumsIll Na Na (1996), Chyna Doll (1999), Broken Silence (2001), Ill Na Na 2:The Fever (2003), Black Roses (2005), Bandz Up (2013)
Music GroupsThe Firm (hip hop group)
NominationsTop Hot Rap Singles (1997), Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance – Female (2003)
MoviesCharlie’s Angels (2000), Fade to Black (2004), Woo (1998)
TV ShowsThe Ricki Lake Show (1999)
#Quote
1To find a prince, you gotta kiss some toads.
#Fact
1Releasing Third album titled “Broken Silence” on July 17th [July 2001]
2Performed with Nas in New York City for his Hip-Hop is Dead tour. By sharing the stage with Nas, and his brother Jungle, they held somewhat of a the Firm Re-Union Concert. [February 2007]
3Foxy Brown proclaimed that she hasn’t been able to hear for six months. [December 2005]
4Released her fourth studio album, ‘Brooklyn’s Don Diva’ on May 13th (US). This album reintroduces Foxy to the music scene after a seven-year hiatus. [May 2008]
5Attended and performed alongside friend & mentor Jay-Z, at the 10 year anniversary concert of Jay-Z’s proclaimed album Reasonable Doubt. [June 2006]
6Was part of Nas’ group, “The Firm”.
7Jay-Z signed her to Roc A Fella Records in 2004.
8Her ethnic make-up is Afro/Asian Trinidadian and African American descent.
9Attended Brooklyn College Academy High School in Brooklyn, New York.
10When her 1999 album “Chyna Doll” debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, she became the first female rap artist ever to accomplish that feat.
11Her father is from the 2-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago.
12Released her second album “Chyna Doll” in October 1998. She also has a debut video “Hot Spot”
13Nominated for two Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards in 1997
14Best friends with actress Vivica A. Fox.
15Appeared on commercial for Mistic Juices.
16Discovered by LL Cool J.
17Engaged to Kurupt (1997 to 1999).
18Got her name from the Pam Grier movie Foxy Brown (1974).

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV Series writer – 1 episode
2010 Soul Train Awards2010TV Special writer: “Medley: 10 Seconds; Holding You Down Goin’ in Circles; La Di Da Di; Holding You Down Goin’ in Circles”
The 40-Year-Old Virgin2005performer: “Candy” 2001 / writer: “Candy” 2001 – as Inga Marchand
Entourage2005TV Series 1 episode
Bringing Down the House2003performer: “Whatcha’ Gonna Do” / writer: “Whatcha’ Gonna Do”
Cradle 2 the Grave2003performer: “My Life Cradle 2 the Grave”
Friday After Next2002performer: “Candy” / writer: “Candy” – as Inga Marchand
Barbershop2002performer: “And We” film mix / writer: “And We” film mix – as I. Marchand
Ali G Indahouse2002as Marchand, “OH YEAH” / performer: “OH YEAH”
Rush Hour 22001performer: “Blow My Whistle”
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps2000performer: “Thong Song Uncensored”
Soul Food2000TV Series performer: “Thong Song Remix”
Bulworth1998performer: “Firm Biz” / writer: “Firm Biz” – as I. Marchand
Jackie Brown1997performer: ” Holy Matrimony Letter to the Firm” 1996 / writer: ” Holy Matrimony Letter to the Firm” 1996 – as I. Marchand
How to Be a Player1997performer: “Big Bad Mamma”, “I Gotta Know” / writer: “I Gotta Know” – as Inga Marchand
Daria1997TV Series 1 episode
Chris Rock: Bring the Pain1996TV Special documentary writer: “Touch Me, Tease Me”

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Foxy Brown: Hot Spot1999Short
Woo1998Fiancée

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
RapFix Live2013TV SeriesHerself
Inside Edition2011TV Series documentaryHerself
The Mo’Nique Show2010TV SeriesHerself
6th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors2009TV MovieHerself
Smack DVD Magazine2007TV SeriesHerself
The Come Up2006Video documentaryHerself
Fashion Week Diaries2005TV Movie documentaryHerself
Fade to Black2004DocumentaryHerself
Hip-Hop Honors2004TV SpecialHerself
And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop2004TV Mini-Series documentaryHerself
Duets2003TV SeriesHerself
2nd Annual BET Awards2002TV Movie documentaryHerself
The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 20002000TV SpecialHerself
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards1999TV SpecialHerself
The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards1999TV SpecialHerself
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards1999TV SpecialHerself
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes1998TV Special documentaryHerself
Soul Train1996TV Series documentaryHerself

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