Wild ‘N Out star DC Young Fly’s current net worth puts him in the millionaire rank. But, how did he make his money?
DC Young Fly (real name: John Whitfield) is known for his Vine videos and for being a controversial contender on the improv comedy show, Wild ‘n Out.
He was born on May 2, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, and first started uploading content on YouTube in 2014. Over the years, Whitfield’s videos have received over 53 million viewers and his account now has over 1 million subscribers. Whitfield often posts about his life and career on Instagram to over 12 million followers.
On June 1, 2023, online news outlets reported that DC Young Fly’s ‘wife’ MsJackyOh has passed away. Details on her exact cause of death have not been revealed, however, she was doing a “mommy makeover” with a Miami surgeon.
In the wake of this tragedy, many fans are curious to know more about the comedian’s finances and how much the entertainment industry is paying off for him. So, how much money does DC Young Fly make, and how big is his fortune today?
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What is DC Young Fly’s net worth?
Just like other talents, he was a natural performer growing up, singing in his church choir and acting as the class clown in school. He grew up in a family of seven siblings and has faced the rough sides of life that got him to engage in criminal activities in the past. Whitfield got into some serious trouble, as he sold drugs and engaged in other criminal behavior while in high school. He was arrested for assault and robbery, among other charges.
D.C. Young Fly first gained recognition for his comedy videos on the social media platforms Vine and Instagram. He gained further attention as a cast member on the improv comedy television game show “Wild ‘n Out.” On Wild ‘N Out where gathered a lot of fans, Whitfield starred in over 80 episodes of the popular comedy series between 2015 and 2020.
Outside of social media, he is known for his acting career. Over the years, Whitfield has had roles on several shows, including BMF, Grown-ish, and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The YouTuber has also had roles in the films Miracles Across 125th Street (2021), House Party (2023), and Pretty Stones (2023), among others.
DC has had a successful career over the past years as die-hard fans can attest.
So, how much is Dc Young Fly’s net worth? D.C. Young Fly is an actor, comedian, and musician who has a net worth of $2 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Another source pegs his current fortune at $4 million and adds that he makes a yearly salary of $300,000 and a monthly income of over $20,000. He accrued his fortune due to the success of his work in Tv shows, movie roles, music, and social media.
Wild ‘N Out, a VH1 series that has brought billions of dollars in revenue to Viacom since 2015, is owned by actor and comedian Nick Cannon with his idea and original thought.
The Wild ‘n Out cast makes at least $1,000 per episode. However, the salary seems to vary to some cast. During Season 1 on MTV, performer Katt Williams was earning $50,000. Spanky Hayes appeared in the first 6 seasons and claimed to be earning $27,000 per episode, while Katt Williams earned $50,000 per episode.
Years back, D.C. Young Fly bought his mother, Betty, a car and a house.
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Who are DC Young Fly’s wife and kids?
When Whitfield is not working, he can often be found at home, spending time with his family.
Online reports claim that he began dating his long-time partner Jacklyn Smith, aka Jacky Oh, in 2015 and they have since welcomed three children, daughters Nova and Nala and son Prince.
Although DC and his late girlfriend were together for more than 8 years, they never officially got married.
Ms Jacky Oh was an actor, comedian, model, and a fellow cast of Wild ‘N Out. She had close to 1 million followers on her self-titled Instagram account.
Tragically, it was announced on June 1, 2023, that Whitfield’s partner passed away at the age of 32.
Sources told TMZ that Oh died in Miami, Florida, but her cause of death is still unclear.
Outside of being known as Whitfield’s partner she was known for her career as a Wild ‘N Out girl.