Victor Santiago Jr., better known as N.O.R.E. o Noreaga is a 44-year-old American rapper. He is best known as a semi-member of the popular East Coast hip hop duo "CaponeNNoreaga (CNN)". As a solo artist, he is best known for his songs "Superthug", "Nothin", "Banned from T.V." and "Hear My Song". As of 2021, NORE's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Full Name | Victor Santiago, Jr. |
| Birth Date | September 6, 1977 |
| Birth Place | New York City, U. S. |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Wife | Neri Santiago |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Early life
NORE Victor Santiago Jr. was born on September 6, 1977 in New York, United States. He did not reveal enough details about his early childhood, his parents and his upbringing. Although it seems that from the beginning he was interested in singing.
NORE got its start in 1995 when he joined the rap duo CaponeNNoreaga (CNN). At the time, she was performing with rapper Queens Capone under the pseudonym Noreaga. In 1996, the duo signed with Penalty Recordings. They released their debut studio album The War Report in 1997, which was a critical and commercial success. The album received critical acclaim for its use of traditional grime boombap.
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NORE began his solo career after his bandmate and colleague Capone was sentenced to prison. In 1998 he released his first solo album, N.O.R.E. He used the name as a shorthand for Niggaz in (The) Run Eatin. His first album was a great success. It also peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
After the great success of his first solo album, he released his second solo album titled “Melvin Flynt By Hustler” in 1999. His second album was moderately successful, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard 200. The album has been certified Gold. by the RIAA. In 1999, the famous duo got back together after Capone was released from prison in 1999.
They started working on their new songs and released their second album for CNN in 2000 called The Reunion. However, the album failed to create the same magic as their debut album. NORE then pursued a solo career and officially took on the stage name N.O.R.E. In 2002 he released his third solo studio album, God’s Favorite. The album includes the hit “Nothin”, which became her biggest chart hit of her entire career.
After the release of his third album, he changed his musical direction towards reggaeton music. In 2006 she released a reggaeton/hip hop album called “NORE y la Familia…Ya Tu Sabe”. In 2007 she released her fifth album titled “Noreality”. SICK” and even asked his fans not to buy it.
In 2009 he teamed up with his former music partner Capone and later released his third album for CNN titled “Channel 10”. Shortly after a year, the duo released their fourth CNN album, The War Report 2. In 2013, they said they would change their moniker to PAPI (The Force Always Proves Intelligence). However, she did not receive a positive reaction to her new nickname from her fans.
April 16, 2013 NORE released their sixth studio album Student of the Game. Shortly after the album’s release, on September 27, 2013, he told MTV that he would be releasing his final album titled Melvin Flynt II: From Final Hustle. In a conversation with MTV, he also said that he was suspending touring and that he was working on his next solo albums to focus on becoming CEO and musical director.
Personal Life
NORE married to a woman named Neri Santiago. He and his wife Neri appeared as new cast members on VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop Miami Returns” on August 23. The couple exchanged wedding vows on September 4, 2019. Together they have a son named Noah. His son Noah is said to be 11 years old and determined to pursue a career in acting, modeling and basketball.
HORE net worth
As of 2021, NORE’s personal fortune is estimated to be around $2 million. He has accumulated a large amount from the sale of his music albums and tours.