Ben Baller is a Korean-American jeweler, DJ, and record producer. He is the founder of Icee Fresh, which creates extravagant diamond jewelry. Ben made a diamond-encrusted belt buckle for the king of pop, Michael Jackson. He is also known for the 21 platinum albums of him. As of 2021, Ben Baller's net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.
| Full Name | Ben Baller |
| Birth Date | January 27, 1973 |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, U. S. |
| Profession | Jeweler, DJ, and Music Producer |
| Wife | Nicolette Lacson |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
Early life
Ben Baller was born on January 27, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is of Korean origin. His father was a history teacher in Los Angeles and his mother worked as a clothing entrepreneur. Ben has two brothers. His older sister, Jeanne Yan, works as a celebrity hairstylist. Like his older brother, David Yang has a different profession since he decided to become a video game producer.
As for his studies, he attended the Hugh School in Beverly Hills. He later enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley. She also attended San Francisco State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in film.
As a student at UCLA and San Francisco State University, he was active in NCAA football and basketball games. In fact, he was the first Asian to play NCAA soccer and basketball at both universities. Thanks to his involvement in football and basketball, he even earned the nickname “Baller”.
Ben Baller’s net worth and career
Ben began his career as a nightclub DJ, playing mostly disco, funk, and hip hop. He began his career as a professional DJ in 1993. Ben also served as Vice President of A&R for the label. He has also worked for Priority Records and Aftermath Entertainment. At the same time, he became world famous as an avid sneaker collector.
As a record manager, he has 21 albums under his belt, including the hit album he released with JayZ and Dr. Dre dio. He also produced a reality show for which he received the Webby Award for Best New Reality Show.
Ben worked as a professional DJ until 2004 when he moved into the diamond necklace business. His family has been in the jewelry business for over 40 years. Along with his uncle and his cousin, he founded Icee Fresh. Ben has added a new twist to icy landing lanes for the biggest music stars.
With over a decade of experience, Ben has become a popular jewelry designer. He is also often called the best jeweler in the world. Ben is best known for creating extravagant diamond jewelry. To date, he has created exceptional jewelry for NBA, NFL and hip hop celebrities. In 2017 he received the Desired Jeweler of the Year award.
Ben Baller’s personal life
Ben Baller is married to Nicolette Lacson, a famous Filipino-American model. He is also engaged in the production of swimwear. Ben married Nicolette in 2012. Their wedding ceremony took place at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. He has two sons, London and Ryder, and a daughter, Kaya, with his wife Nicolette.
Ben Baller net worth
Ben Baller has amassed a cumulative net worth of $100 million as of 2021. He owns and co-owns several businesses, such as 85% ownership of the cannabis company VVS PENS. The company posted annual sales of $25 million before selling for $45 million.
He also owns BBDTC, from which he earns $10 million annually. He also owns a 51% stake in If And Co, a bespoke jewelry design company. Also, Ben reportedly owns a $6 million house and a $3 million apartment. He also owns another car collection worth around $2 million.