Hopsin Biography: Songs, Net Worth, Parents, Age, Wife, Height, Albums, Eyes, Kids

Biography

Marcus Jamal Hopson (born July 18, 1985), better known by his stage name Hopsin, is a multi-talented American rapper, songwriter, actor, and director from Los Angeles, California.

He first gained attention in 2007 after signing with Ruthless Records, but achieved widespread recognition as an independent artist with his 2010 album Raw and the viral hit “Sag My Pants.”

Known for his intense delivery, intricate rhyme schemes, horrorcore-influenced visuals, and outspoken criticism of mainstream hip-hop, Hopsin built a dedicated fanbase through his Ill Mind of Hopsin YouTube series, with “Ill Mind 5” (2012) and “Ill Mind 7” (2015) surpassing 100 million views each.

After leaving Funk Volume—the label he co-founded—in 2016, he launched Undercover Prodigy and continued releasing albums like No Shame (2017) and I’m Not the Answer (2024).

Hopsin is also recognized for his signature white contact lenses, skateboarding background, and acting roles, including a lead part in the 2021 film Fame.

Today, he remains one of the most prominent figures in independent rap with a reputation for raw lyricism and unfiltered social commentary.

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Hopsin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Marcus Jamal Hopson
Stage Name:	Hopsin
Born:	18 July 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	James Monroe High School
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Tawana Hopson, Reginald Hopson
Siblings:	2
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Alyce Madden (2015-2017)
Children:	Zade Hopson
Occupation:	Rapper • Actor
Net Worth:	$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Marcus Jamal Hopson, known professionally as Hopsin, was born on July 18, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the predominantly Hispanic Panorama City neighborhood.

Of African American ethnicity, he was raised by his mother, Tawana Hopson, and father, Reginald Hopson, alongside his two brothers. Hopsin has occasionally referenced their influence in his music, particularly the challenges of growing up in a single-parent household during parts of his youth.

Regarding religion, Hopsin was raised in a Christian environment and identified as a born-again Christian in his late teens and early twenties. He later renounced his faith around 2015, most notably in his introspective track “Ill Mind of Hopsin 7,” where he openly questioned the existence of God and the teachings he grew up with.

From a young age, he showed a strong interest in creative outlets: he started skateboarding at 12 and began rapping at 16, heavily inspired by Eminem.

He attended James Monroe High School in the San Fernando Valley, where he was placed in special education classes. In 2004, during his senior year, he dropped out after a prank gone wrong led to vandalism charges.

He and several friends broke into the school, causing significant damage, which resulted in his arrest and eight days spent in Los Angeles County Jail. The experience became a turning point; upon release, he bought his own recording equipment and committed fully to music.

That pivotal moment in 2004 marked the true beginning of Hopsin’s journey from a troubled teen in Panorama City to one of independent rap’s most uncompromising voices.

Career

Hopsin’s career began in earnest in 2007 when he signed to Ruthless Records, Eazy-E’s former label.

His debut album, Gazing at the Moonlight (2009), received little promotion and sold poorly, leading him to leave the label after just one project.

Disillusioned with the industry, he adopted his signature white contact lenses as a symbol of seeing the world differently and launched his independent grind.

In 2010, he released Raw, his breakthrough independent album. The lead single “Sag My Pants” went viral, earning millions of views and establishing his horrorcore-influenced aesthetic and sharp critique of mainstream rap.

That same year, he co-founded Funk Volume with Damien Ritter, creating a platform for himself and artists like Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, and SwizZz.

From 2012 to 2016, Hopsin released three critically respected albums under Funk Volume: Knock Madness (2013), Pound Syndrome (2015), and the platinum-selling single “Ill Mind of Hopsin 5” (2012), which has over 140 million YouTube views.

His Ill Mind series became a hallmark—raw, confessional, and often controversial—tackling mental health, religion, fatherhood, and industry hypocrisy. The Funk Volume era ended dramatically in early 2016 when Hopsin publicly split with co-founder Damien Ritter over financial disputes, announcing the label’s dissolution in an emotional video that garnered tens of millions of views.

He then started Undercover Prodigy and released No Shame (2017), his most provocative album to date, addressing personal trauma, including allegations of abuse from an ex-girlfriend (which he denied).

After a brief hiatus and relocation to Australia in 2019–2020, Hopsin returned with renewed focus. He dropped singles, collaborated with artists like Joey Cool and Tech N9ne, and in 2024 released I’m Not the Answer, his first full-length project in seven years, signaling a mature, introspective evolution while retaining his technical prowess.

Beyond music, Hopsin has acted in films (Fame 2021, Murder in the First), directed most of his own music videos, and maintained a strong YouTube presence with over 3.5 million subscribers.

Social Media

• Facebook: Hopsin
• Wikipedia: Hopsin
• IMDb: Hopsin
• Twitter: Hopsin (@hopsin) / X
• YouTube: Hopsintv

Personal Life

Marcus Jamal Hopson, known as Hopsin, was born on July 18, 1985, making him 40 years old.

He stands at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters) tall, a height he has occasionally referenced in interviews as around 5’11” when accounting for posture or shoes, though official listings confirm 5’10”.

Hopsin has never been married and does not have a wife, with no records or reports of any marriages.

He maintains a private personal life, adhering to a straight-edge lifestyle that avoids alcohol, drugs, and smoking, which he has promoted in his music and public statements.

He has one child, a son named Zade Hopson, born from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Alyce Madden.

In a 2019 open letter to Madden and his 2017 track “Ill Mind of Hopsin 9,” Hopsin expressed regret over their tumultuous split and revealed he had never met Zade at that time, citing legal and personal conflicts, including a restraining order.

However, social media reports from 2020, including a Reddit post with an image suggesting a reunion, indicate he may have met Zade around that period, though no official confirmation from Hopsin exists.

Madden continues to post about Zade on her Instagram as recently as 2025, but details of Hopsin‘s ongoing involvement remain private.

His dating history is limited in public view, primarily centered on his relationship with Australian makeup artist Alyce Madden, which began around 2015 and ended acrimoniously by 2017 amid allegations of abuse (which he denied) and the aforementioned legal issues.

This romance inspired much of his 2017 album No Shame, where he detailed the emotional fallout, including her pregnancy and his depression.

Since then, no confirmed relationships have been reported through 2024 or 2025, with Hopsin focusing on his career, mental health recovery (including a 2019 hiatus from music), and independent ventures.

He has occasionally discussed fatherhood and personal growth in interviews and lives, but remains single and low-key about romance.

Net Worth

Hopsin (Marcus Jamal Hopson) has an estimated net worth of $4 million. This figure comes from his successful career as a fully independent rapper, with earnings primarily from album sales, streaming royalties (especially from his viral Ill Mind of Hopsin series), international touring, merchandise, and YouTube revenue—where his channel exceeds 3.5 million subscribers and billions of views.

Despite never signing a major-label deal and facing setbacks like the 2016 dissolution of his co-founded label Funk Volume, Hopsin has maintained financial stability through direct fan support and smart self-management via Undercover Prodigy.

Additional income streams include acting roles and music video direction. While exact figures vary across sources, $4 million remains the most consistently reported estimate in recent years.

Discography

Studio Albums

1. Gazing at the Moonlight (2009) – independent (originally planned for Ruthless Records)
2. Raw (2010) – Funk Volume
3. Knock Madness (2013) – Funk Volume
4. Pound Syndrome (2015) – Funk Volume
5. No Shame (2017) – Undercover Prodigy
6. I’m Not the Answer (2024) – Undercover Prodigy

Mixtapes

• Hopsin: The Mixtape (2003)
• Emurge (2004) (extremely rare, mostly lost)

EPs & Collaborative Projects

• Haywire (2009) – with SwizZz (as part of early Funk Volume promotion)

Major Singles & Ill Mind Series (YouTube)

• “Sag My Pants” (2010)
• “Ill Mind of Hopsin 4” (2011)
• “Ill Mind of Hopsin 5” (2012) – RIAA Platinum
• “Ill Mind of Hopsin 6: Old Friend” (2013)
• “Ill Mind of Hopsin 7” (2015)
• “Ill Mind of Hopsin 8” (2016)
• “Ill Mind of Hopsin 9” (2019) – open letter to ex & son
• “No Words” (2015)
• “Fly” (2015)
• “Happy Ending” (2017)
• “Witch Doctor” (2012)
• “Kumbaya” (2020)
• “Alone With Me” (2021)
• “Your House” (2021)
• “Rebirth” (2024)

Notable Guest Appearances & Collaborations

• Tech N9ne – “Am I a Psycho?” (2011), “B.I.T.C.H.” remix
• Travis Barker – “Knock Madness” tracks
• Dizzy Wright, Jarren Benton, SwizZz (Funk Volume collabs)
• Joey Cool – “Old Habits Die Hard” (2024)

Filmography

Film & Acting Roles

• Fame (2021) – lead role
• Murder in the First (TV series, 2016)
• Bomb City (2017)
• Various cameos and short films

Other Ventures

• Founded Funk Volume (2009–2016)
• Founded Undercover Prodigy (2016–present)
• Directed nearly all of his own music videos
• YouTube channel: 3.5M+ subscribers, billions of total views