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Scott La Rock - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Scott La Rock net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Most famous for his involvement in the hip-hop New York band Boogie Down Productions, this disc DJ and music producer tragically killed and shot at the age 25. The first album of his, Criminal Minded (released in 1987) quickly became a hip-hop icon. In this article, we will discover how old is Scott La Rock? Who is Scott La Rock dating now & how much money does Scott La Rock have?

NameScott La Rock
First NameScott
Last NameRock
OccupationDJ
BirthdayMarch 2
Birth Year1962
Place of BirthNew York
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Scott Sterling Jr.

Scott La Rock Biography

Scott La Rock is one of the most popular and richest DJ who was born on March 2, 1962 in New York, United States. DJ D-Nice Jones, he as well as the rapper He, DJ D-Nice Jones, and rapper KRS-One founded Boogie Down Productions in 1986. created Boogie Down Productions in 1986.

Scott Monroe Sterling (March 2, 1962 – August 27, 1987), known by the stage name DJ Scott La Rock, was an American social worker, hip hop disc jockey, and music producer from the Bronx, New York. He was a founding member of the East Coast hip hop group Boogie Down Productions.

He excelled in both academics and sports at Our Saviour Lutheran High School, graduating in 1980. He attended Castleton State College in Vermont and earned a varsity letter in basketball there. He graduated in 1984.

The birthplace of Scott Monroe Sterling, he was raised in New york City’s Bronx city with his father, a city employee Carolyn Morant. He later had one child, Scott Sterling, Jr.

The tragic loss of his son was the catalyst for the rap musician-led Stop the Violence Movement.

Scott Sterling was born on March 2, 1962, in the Bronx, New York City. His parents separated when he was four years old, so he was raised by his mother, Carolyn Morant, a municipal employee. They moved from Queens, New York City, to the Bronx: first Morrisania and then Morris Heights.

Scott La Rock Net Worth

Scott is one of the richest DJ from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott La Rock's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was a basketball player on the Vermont’s Castleton State College and worked in a second job as a DJ on Fridays in the local bar. After graduating from college He moved to New York and became a social worker during the day and DJ in the evening.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeDJ
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

La Rock returned to New York City in hopes of finding work and making inroads to the music industry. Through a connection of his mother’s, Scott landed a job as a social worker at Franklin Armory Men’s Shelter on 166th Street in the Bronx. At night, though, he spun records at the hip hop hot spot, the Broadway Repertoire Theatre.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On August 27, 1987, D-Nice was assaulted by men upset that he had been talking to one of their ex-girlfriends. D-Nice asked La Rock to help defuse the situation. Later that day, La Rock, Scotty “Manager Moe” Morris, DJ McBooo, D-Nice and BDP bodyguard Darrell rode a Jeep CJ-7 to the Highbridge Homes Projects building on University Avenue in the South Bronx. As they were leaving, bullets were fired through the side and top of the Jeep. La Rock struck his head on the dashboard, not realizing at the time he had been struck by a bullet in the back of his head. He was driven to Lincoln Hospital. He was conscious as he was wheeled into the emergency department, telling doctors he was feeling cold and tired. He died in the operating room.

Who is Scott La Rock Dating?

According to our records, Scott La Rock is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Scott La Rock’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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During his time as a social worker, La Rock met rapper KRS-One in 1986 at Franklin Men’s Shelter where KRS resided. The pair formed Boogie Down Productions (BDP) with DJ Derrick “D-Nice” Jones, a cousin of the shelter’s security guard, Floyd Payne. The group’s 1987 debut album, Criminal Minded, is considered a hip-hop classic.

Facts & Trivia

Scott Ranked on the list of most popular DJ. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Scott La Rock celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.

What happened to Scott La Rock?

La Rock struck his head on the dashboard, not realizing at the time he had been struck by a bullet in the back of his head. He was driven to Lincoln Hospital. He was conscious as he was wheeled into the emergency department, telling doctors he was feeling cold and tired. He died in the operating room.

Who is Scott La Rock Jr?

Scott La Rock Jr. is the son of hip hop legend Scott La Rock (R.I.P) of Boogie Down Productions. The Bronx has always held it down for hip hop over the decades. BDP was a powerhouse and a big part of cultivating the hip hop we love today. Criminal Minded was the album that made me fall in love with hip hop.

Where did Scott La Rock get shot?

Bronx, New York, NY

How old is Scott Larock?

25 years (1962–1987)

What happened Miss Melody?

Melodie, the ex-wife of rap icon KRS-One and former member of the legendary Boogie Down Productions family, died yesterday at the age of 43. The cause of death is still unknown, but The Urban Daily has reported that the Brooklyn emcee passed away in her sleep.

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