Limp Bizkit Biography: Members, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Tour, Break Up

Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal and rap metal band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 1994. Known for their provocative lyrics, high-energy live performances, and fusion of rap, metal, and punk, the band—led by frontman Fred Durst—rose to fame with their breakout album Three Dollar Bill, Y’all$ (1997), featuring a hit cover of George Michael’s “Faith.”

Profile

• Members’ Real Names: William Frederick Durst, Wesley Louden Borland, Samuel Robert Rivers, John Everett Otto, Leor Dimant
• Stage Name: Limp Bizkit
• Active From: 1994
• Origin: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
• Active Until: Present
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Musicians
• Net Worth: $60 million

Early Life and Members

Limp Bizkit was formed in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida, blending rap, metal, and punk to become a cornerstone of the nu metal movement. Their controversial lyrics and theatrical live shows, driven by Wes Borland’s eccentric costumes, defined their polarizing yet influential presence.

Fred Durst

• Date of Birth: August 20, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Anita Durst and Bill Durst
• Siblings: One younger half-brother, Cory Durst.
• Education: Graduated from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, North Carolina. Briefly attended Gaston College before dropping out.
• Early Life: Born in Jacksonville, Durst moved to Orlando, then to a farm in Cherryville, North Carolina, at age one. Bullied as a child, he developed an interest in breakdancing, hip-hop, punk rock, and heavy metal by age 12. He served in the U.S. Navy before pursuing music, working as a tattoo artist and forming early bands.

Wes Borland

• Date of Birth: February 7, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, USA
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Tom Borland and Sally Borland.
• Siblings: One older brother, Scott Borland.
• Education: Attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville; studied sculpture and special effects at Ringling College of Art and Design.
• Early Life: Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, before moving to Jacksonville. Influenced by punk and metal, Wes began playing guitar at 12. His theatrical stage presence, including face paint and costumes, became a hallmark of Limp Bizkit’s live shows. He joined the band in 1995 after a brief stint with other local acts.

Sam Rivers

• Date of Birth: September 2, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Cousin to John Otto (Limp Bizkit drummer).
• Education: Attended Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville.
• Early Life: Grew up in Jacksonville, developing an interest in bass guitar during high school. Played in local bands like Malachi Sage with John Otto before co-founding Limp Bizkit with Fred Durst. Diagnosed with a degenerative spinal disc disease in 2016, limiting some tour participation.

John Otto

• Date of Birth: March 22, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Cousin to Sam Rivers (Limp Bizkit bassist).
• Education: Attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, studying jazz drumming.
• Early Life: Raised in Jacksonville, Otto was a trained jazz drummer before embracing metal and hip-hop. He jammed with Sam Rivers in Malachi Sage and joined Limp Bizkit at Fred Durst’s invitation, contributing to their debut demo Mental Aquaducts.

DJ Lethal

• Date of Birth: December 18, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Place of Birth: Riga, Latvia
• Ethnicity: Latvian
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: One brother, Grisha Dimant.
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Immigrated to the U.S. as a child, growing up in Los Angeles. A former member of hip-hop group House of Pain, he joined Limp Bizkit in 1996, adding turntable scratches that shaped their rap-metal sound. His innovative DJ techniques set the band apart in the nu metal scene.

Formation

Limp Bizkit was formed in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida, by Fred Durst and Sam Rivers. Rivers recruited his cousin John Otto as drummer, and Rob Waters briefly served as guitarist before Wes Borland joined in 1995. DJ Lethal, formerly of House of Pain, completed the lineup in 1996 after a standout audition.

Durst chose the name “Limp Bizkit” to be deliberately off-putting, aiming to filter out uninterested listeners. Other considered names included Gimp Disco and Blood Fart.

The band built a local following at Jacksonville’s Milk Bar, outdrawing major acts like Sugar Ray. A demo sent to Korn’s Reginald Arvizu led to tours with Korn and Deftones, and producer Ross Robinson helmed their debut album, Three Dollar Bill, Y’all$ (1997), after signing with Flip/Interscope Records.

Career

Limp Bizkit, formed in 1994, became a defining force in nu metal, blending rap, metal, and punk with Fred Durst’s aggressive vocals and Wes Borland’s experimental guitar work. They’ve sold over 40 million records worldwide and earned three Grammy nominations.

Their debut Three Dollar Bill, Y’all$ (1997) gained traction with a cover of “Faith,” followed by mainstream success with Significant Other (1999) and Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000), featuring hits like “Nookie,” “Break Stuff,” and “Rollin’.”

Controversies, including a chaotic Woodstock ’99 performance and a fatal crowd crush at Australia’s Big Day Out in 2001, marred their peak. Wes Borland left in 2001 but rejoined for The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005) and Gold Cobra (2011).

After a hiatus, they reunited in 2009, releasing Still Sucks (2021). Their 2025 Gringo Papi Tour in South America with Yungblud and 311 underscores their enduring live draw.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @limpbizkit
• TikTok Handle: @limpbizkit
• YouTube Channel: LimpBizkitVEVO

Personal Life

Fred Durst

• Height: 5’8″ (172 cm)
• Marriages: Married Rachel Tergesen (1990–1993), Esther Nazarov (2009, divorced shortly after), Kseniya Beryazina (2012–2018).
• Children: Two: daughter Adriana Durst, son Dallas Durst.
• Dating History: Linked to actress Milla Jovovich briefly in 1999. Dated model Summer Knowles in 2006. Reportedly dating makeup artist Lauren Gerend (2023–present). Durst keeps his personal life private, focusing on music and directing films like The Fanatic (2019).

Wes Borland

• Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
• Marriages: Married Heather McMillen (1998–2001), Anna Carlise (2009–2013), Carré Callaway (2016–present).
• Children: None.
• Dating History: Unknown

Sam Rivers

• Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
• Marriages: Married Roxanne Rivers; details private.
• Children: One daughter.
• Dating History: Unknown

John Otto

• Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
• Marriages: None publicly confirmed.
• Children: One daughter, Ava Otto (born 2010).
• Dating History: Unknown

DJ Lethal

• Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
• Marriages: None publicly confirmed.
• Children: One son, Alexander Dimant.
• Dating History: Unknown

Net Worth

Limp Bizkit’s collective net worth is estimated at $60 million USD. Their wealth comes from 40 million records sold, high-grossing tours, and merchandise. Fred Durst leads with an estimated $20 million, driven by music, film directing (The Education of Charlie Banks), and A&R work at Interscope.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Three Dollar Bill, Y’all$ (1997)
• Significant Other (1999)
• Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (2000)
• Results May Vary (2003)
• The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005)
• Gold Cobra (2011)
• Still Sucks (2021)

Notable Singles

• “Counterfeit” (1997)
• “Faith” (1998)
• “Nookie” (1999)
• “Break Stuff” (2000)
• “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)” (2000)
• “My Way” (2001)
• “Behind Blue Eyes” (2003)
• “Dad Vibes” (2021)

EPs

• The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005, sometimes classified as an EP)

Compilation Albums

• Greatest Hitz (2005)
• Icon (2010)
• Rock im Park 2001 (2020)

Remix Albums

• New Old Songs (2001)

Live Albums

• Rock im Park 2001 (2020, archival release)