What is Tom MacDonald’s net worth? Also, who is Tom MacDonald’s girlfriend?
Introduction
Tom MacDonald first hit the airwaves in 2018 with the release of his first single, “Whiteboy.”
The track was the first of many MacDonald songs that discussed his perspective as a white male living in America.
Much like MacDonald’s future tracks, it would become divisive in the music industry.
Since then, MacDonald has put out a number of new tracks, including the Billboard Hot 100 songs—Fake Woke and Snowflakes.
He’s been hated on by Eminem fans around the world and received a shout-out from Royce da 5’9”.
Oh, and he’s also been a pro wrestler known as Allstar.
The Origin Story
Tom MacDonald was born on September 21, 1988, in Alberta, Canada.
He grew up moving between Alberta and British Columbia.
His early musical influences were—maybe surprisingly—not rappers.
MacDonald is a fan of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, and Aerosmith. Later in life, he also became a fan of Tupac and Eminem.
At 18 years old, MacDonald started getting into hip-hop and rap.
He was penning his own lyrics to instrumentals of his favorite songs—much like every other wannabe rapper was doing back then.
He admitted in an interview that he “didn’t know much about hip-hop,” so he rapped about what he heard. It was all drugs, girls, and guns—none of the things that were a part of MacDonald’s life at that point.
He struggled with alcoholism in his 20s and ended up in rehab in 2017 after an alcohol binge and breakdown. ”During the rehabilitation process, I cleaned myself up,” Tom told Inked Mag. He added: ”I figured out what was important to me and what I wanted to talk about.”
It was after that breakdown—and his long battle with alcohol—that he decided he needed to figure out what was important to him.
He also wanted to find his own voice in the rap industry.
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The Music
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MacDonald has been hailed and slated in equal measure.
Vice called him “an unstoppable force of reactionary dumbness,” while Inked magazine commented on how his fans “cling onto every word he utters.”
The Dallas Observer said he was an “oracle” among Trump supporters.
Songs like Snowflakes showcase MacDonald’s urgent, straightforward delivery and put the spotlight on his lyrics rather than showmanship.
It was followed by Cloned Rappers in September 2019, White Trash, Sellout, Cancer, and Angels.
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In 2020, the provocative aspiring rapper released other tracks—I’m Corny, The Music Industry, and No Response.
Also in 2020, MacDonald collaborated with Struggle Jennings on Ryan Upchurch‘s song “Travelers.”
MacDonald’s increasingly controversial lyrics—and his need to actively seek out the drama with his music content—has seen the release in January 2021 of Fake Woke.
He then purchased an Eminem-produced instrumental titled Stan’s Revenge.
The instrumental cost MacDonald $100k, and he used it as the background for his Dear Slim track in May 2021.
Dear Slim hit #4 on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales chart and $5 on the Emerging Artists chart.
The official music video, released on MacDonald’s YouTube channel, had racked up more than 10 million views in its first two months on the platform.
Snowflakes—released in June 2021—debuted at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it MacDonald’s best performing song so far.
In September 2021, Tom released the album – ”Us Against The World.”
On February 18, 2022, MacDonald and Adam Calhoun released an album titled – “The Brave.”
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Girlfriend
Tom MacDonald started dating Nova Rockafeller in 2017.
Nova is a recording artist who signed a partnership with Island Record and Boardwalk Records.
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Her musical influences range from Weezer (an American rock band formed in Los Angeles) to Busta Rhymes.
Rockafeller incorporates the early 1990s sounds.
Nova Rockefeller—born Nova Leigh Paholek on July 22, 1988—grew up in Jamaica, before living in Toronto, NYC, and—eventually—in an Edmonton youth shelter.
It was 2017 when Tom and Nova met, and the pair would go on to launch their band—GFBF—and start writing music together.
Nova, who had a history in the music industry and some experience under her belt, would become MacDonald’s biggest support once he hit the (relatively) big time.
Rockefeller directed all his music videos from 2017 onwards, built his website, and guided him through the complex maze of the music industry.
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Height
Tom MacDonald is 6 feet and 1 inch tall.
Trivia
He has cited Aerosmith, Marilyn Manson, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, 2Pac, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, and The Beatles as musical influences.
”Guys like Zeppelin and the Beatles,” he told Spotlight. ”Their music has been around for 30-40 years, and it’s really timeless.”
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Tom MacDonald – Net Worth 2024
So, how much is Tom MacDonald worth?
MacDonald earned most of his wealth from selling copies of his mixtapes (No Guts No Glory, Flowers for the Dead, Therapy, and MacBeth) and albums (The Brave 2, Gravestones, Ghostories, The Brave, Deathreats, Dream People & the Whiskey Wars, As Far As The Stars, Us Against The World, See You Tomorrow, and LeeAnn’s Son).
“Us Against The World” exceeded physical sales of 70,000 copies.
Tom also created his own line of merchandise under the Hangover Gang label. The gear is a pretty extensive range of tees, sweatpants, hats, bandanas, and accessories.
MacDonald has a YouTube channel with over 1.4 billion views (about $4.2 million in revenue before state taxes).
On Spotify, Tom has about 1.5 million monthly listeners.
Therefore, rapper Tom MacDonald has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
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Krista
Tuesday 23rd of April 2024
Tom speaks truth & it's actually refreshing. You don't have to like him but he deserves respect. He's come a long way, he's talented, speaks his mind & doesn't cower or quit because of haters. The people that hate on him only poison themselves carrying the hatred.
Rosa
Saturday 27th of January 2024
I just heard of Tom McDonald because of the collaboration with Ben Shapiro on new music video, "Facts." Love it. I am a new fan. Tom McDonald has amazing lyrics, and great voice. I'm binging on his music. It's inspirational.
jane able
Friday 11th of November 2022
I am a 59-year-old white female. Music has been a big part of my life for all of my life. I like all types of music. and have listened to, played, and performed most of the genres at some point in my life. I was first introduced to Tom MacDonald through his "brainwashed" single on youtube. I was quite impressed that this young man was reaching millions of people with a truth no one wanted to face, voice, or be questioned about. He has taken on a big task and is handling it brilliantly. Keep on, we are all listening, learning and lovin' it
Dee
Sunday 31st of July 2022
Love your stuff 58)(86)
Russ
Sunday 3rd of July 2022
Tom McDonald is a talent for sure. 63 yrs old, my daughter Turned me on to him. Can’t get enough of this guy..