Gillie Da Kid, an American rapper, actor, and podcast host, has a net worth of $5 million. He gained recognition for co-founding the Philadelphia hip-hop group Major Figgas and for his podcast The Million Dollaz Worth of Game Show, co-hosted with his cousin Wallo.
Throughout his career, Gillie has seen both success and challenges, including working as a ghostwriter for Lil Wayne and navigating various record label issues. He later built a solo career and even ventured into acting and podcasting.
Early Life and Education
Born Nasir Fard on July 31, 1984, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gillie Da Kid was raised in the city’s Franklin High School neighborhood.
As a teenager, he attended Cabrini College, where he was a business major and also participated in basketball and track.
Major Figgas and Early Music Career
In 1999, Gillie co-founded the hip-hop group Major Figgas with his cousin Wallo and friends Ab Liva, Dutch, and others.
They released their first album, Figgas 4 Life, in 2000, which gained traction with the hit single Yeah That’s Us. The album peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200, and the group disbanded in 2001.
Afterward, Gillie signed with Cash Money Records, where he was involved in ghostwriting for artists, including Lil Wayne.
This period had some controversy due to publishing issues, but it also laid the foundation for Gillie to pursue his solo career.
Also Read: Andy Carroll Net Worth 2025
Solo Career and Collaborations
Following his time with Cash Money, Gillie released several solo projects, including King of Philly and I Am Philly. He also worked with artists like Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, and Lil Wayne. His 2007 mixtape The Best of the GDK Mixtapes helped him gain recognition with songs like Get Down on the Ground.
He later signed with Babygrande Records and eventually released Welcome to Gilladelphia and Million Dollars Worth of Game. His unique style and collaborations earned him a solid fan base in the hip-hop community.
Acting Career
Gillie has also dabbled in acting. His film credits include King of the Avenue (2010), The Wrath of Cain (2010), Force of Execution (2013), and Blood Brotha (2017).
Additionally, he appeared in multiple episodes of the TV series Chase Street between 2017 and 2020 and starred in the TV film The Probe.
Podcasting
In 2019, Gillie Da Kid and his cousin Wallo launched the podcast The Million Dollaz Worth of Game Show, where they discuss various topics such as social media, reality television, and music, along with comedic segments and guest appearances.
The podcast has gained considerable popularity and further established Gillie as a cultural commentator.
Also Read: Eddie Vedder Net Worth 2025
Personal Life
Gillie is married to makeup artist Gene, and together they have two sons who are also budding musicians, going by the stage names YNG Cheese and TR3Y Seven7. In 2021, the family released the album Macc N Cheese.
