Rygin King Biography: Ethnicity, Songs, Instagram, Age, Height, Real Name, Girlfriend, Parents, Net Worth

Matthew Smith, also known as Rygin King, is a prominent Jamaican dancehall artist, singer, songwriter, and performer known as the “Dancehall Trap King” for blending trap influences with dancehall rhythms.

He gained recognition for hits like Feel Like This (Big Toe), Tuff, 7 Fall Many Rise, and Legacy, rising in the late 2010s despite challenges including a 2020 shooting incident from which he recovered to release projects like the album Recovery.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Matthew Smith
• Stage Name: Rygin King
• Born: August 22, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
• Nationality: Jamaican
• Ethnicity: Jamaican
• Occupation: Dancehall Artist, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life

Rygin King was born Matthew Smith on August 22, 1995, in Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica.

He was brought up by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, in Montego Bay, where he attended Flankers Primary and later schools in the area.

He developed a passion for music from a young age, citing Buju Banton as a primary inspiration.

Growing up in the vibrant Jamaican music scene, he honed his skills in dancehall and trap fusion without detailed formal higher education publicly documented beyond primary schooling.

His ethnicity is Jamaican and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Rygin King began releasing music in the mid-2010s, gaining attention in 2017 with tracks like Feel Like This (Big Toe) and Pretty Little Freak.

His breakthrough continued in 2018 with consistent releases and a unique style blending dancehall energy with trap elements.

He has released multiple singles, EPs, and the full album Recovery (post-2020 shooting recovery), along with collaborations and music videos.

Known for resilient comebacks, he performs live shows, maintains a strong online presence, and contributes to the evolving dancehall genre through his label affiliations and independent output.

His music often features raw, street-inspired lyrics and catchy hooks.

Personal Life

Rygin King is 30 years old and his height is unknown.

He maintains a private personal life with no publicly detailed information on his current relationship status, spouse, or past relationships in reliable sources. Details about children are not publicly available.

In June 2020, he survived being shot three times in an incident in Struie district, Jamaica, which he recovered from and referenced in his music and recovery-themed releases.

He focuses on his career, music, and personal resilience while sharing performance and life glimpses on social media.

Net Worth

Rygin King‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD.

His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube; live performances, stage shows, and tours in Jamaica and internationally; music video productions and views; social media influence through Instagram sponsorships, brand partnerships, and content creation (with over 700,000 followers); collaborations and features in dancehall; and related ventures including independent music distribution and fan-supported projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ryginking
• YouTube: Rygin King Official

Discography

• Feel Like This (Big Toe) (Single)
• Tuff (Single)
• 7 Fall Many Rise (Single)
• Legacy (Single)
• Recovery (Album)
• On Fire (Single, feat. IzyBeats)
• Rain (Single)
• Old Gyallis (Single, feat. YGR)