Rasta (Singer) Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Daughter, Height, Prison, Movies

Stefan Đurić, known professionally as Rasta, is a Serbian rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer celebrated for popularizing Auto-Tune in the Western Balkans and his provocative lyrics often promoting marijuana. He rose to prominence with viral hits like “Kavasaki” (2014) and “Kavali” (2015), which amassed over 60 million YouTube views each.

As the founder of Balkaton Gang, he has produced for artists like Dara Bubamara, Ana Nikolić, and Breskvica. Rasta also starred as himself in the biographical film 3211 (2023), reflecting his 2020 imprisonment. His music blends hip-hop, trap, and dancehall, resonating strongly with the Serbian diaspora.

Profile

• Full Name: Stefan Đurić
• Stage Name: Rasta
• Born: 16 November, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Priština, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Slađana Đurić, Drago Đurić
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ana Nikolić (m. 2016– 2018)
• Children: Tara Đurić
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Stefan Đurić was born on November 16, 1989, in Priština, SFR Yugoslavia, to Slađana and Drago Đurić, both professors at the University of Belgrade. No information is available about siblings.

Growing up, he was influenced by Rastafarianism, which shaped his stage name and lyrical themes. At 16, he began performing as an MC and later worked as a radio presenter, hosting a two-hour show from 2006 to 2009.

Details about his formal education are limited, but his early involvement in Belgrade’s music scene, including organizing R&B and dancehall parties, suggests a focus on creative pursuits over academic ones. His ethnicity is Serbian, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Rasta’s career began in the early 2000s, organizing R&B and dancehall parties in Belgrade and writing music for student films. He performed as a singjay with collectives Prva Postava and Show Program before releasing his debut mixtape, Sensemilia Mixtape (2009), followed by One i lova (2010) with Cvija and Kaseta (2010) with Unija.

In 2010, he opened for 50 Cent in Belgrade. His debut album, Superstar (2011), produced by Coby and released via Mascom Records with Bassivity Music, marked his entry into the mainstream.

His breakthrough came with “Kavasaki” (2014), a viral hit with over 60 million YouTube views, followed by “Kavali” (2015), which surpassed it. In 2015, he co-founded Balkaton with Bassivity and Oneya, though he later parted ways with Oneya in 2019 over financial disputes, establishing Balkaton Gang independently.

Hits like “Euforija” and “Hotel” (2016) solidified his popularity, especially among the Serbian diaspora. His 2017 album Indigo, released in two parts, included the duet “Slučajnost” with Ana Nikolić, the most-viewed Serbian music video that year on YouTube, second only to “Despacito.”

In 2018, Rasta released Don Reggaeton and became the first Serbian solo rap act to perform at Belgrade Arena. He won the Modern Dance Song of the Year for “Adio Amore” at the 2019 Music Awards Ceremony.

While under house arrest in 2021, he wrote Geto Sport Mixtape (2022). In 2022, he recorded “Preko sveta” for Serbia’s national football team for the FIFA World Cup. His 2023 film 3211, directed by Danilo Bećković and Andrijana Stojković, chronicled his 2020 imprisonment, accompanied by a soundtrack he created.

Recent hits include “23” (2023) and “Tajland” (2025), and he has collaborated with artists like Relja Popović, Nataša Bekvalac, and Buba Corelli on tracks like “Genge” (2020), “Iz daleka” (2021), and “Benga po snijegu.”

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @rasta_road
• Facebook Handle: RastaOfficial

Personal Life

Rasta married Serbian pop singer Ana Nikolić on July 28, 2016, after a secretive courtship during their collaboration on her album Labilna. They welcomed their daughter, Tara, on August 7, 2017, but separated later that year, finalizing their divorce in November 2018.

He is currently single and has no other children. In April 2017, Rasta was accused of assaulting Mascom Records owner Slobodan Nešović over unpaid wages from a 2012 release; he was cleared of charges in March 2019.

Discography

• Sensemilia Mixtape (2009)
• One i lova (with Cvija, 2010)
• Kaseta (with Unija, 2010)
• Superstar (2011)
• Independento (2015)
• Indigo (2017)
• Don Reggaeton (2018)
• Geto Sport Mixtape (2022)
• 3211 (soundtrack, 2023)

Singles:

• “Kavasaki” (2014)
• “Kavali” (2015)
• “Euforija” (2016)
• “Hotel” (2016)
• “Slučajnost” (with Ana Nikolić, 2017)
• “Adio Amore” (2018)
• “Genge” (with Relja Popović, 2020)
• “Iz daleka” (with Nataša Bekvalac, 2021)
• “Benga po snijegu” (with Jala Brat and Buba Corelli)
• “Habibi” (with Buba Corelli)
• “23” (2023)
• “Tajland” (2025)

Filmography

• 3211 (2023) – Himself

Net Worth

Rasta has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. His wealth primarily comes from his music career, driven by high-streaming singles like “Kavasaki,” “Kavali,” and “Slučajnost,” alongside revenue from concerts, including his historic Belgrade Arena performance.

His production work for artists like Boban Rajović and Sandra Afrika, as well as his role in 3211 and its soundtrack, contribute to his earnings.