Spragga Benz Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Movies, Religion, Age, Net Worth, Daughter, Height, Songs, Record Label
Carlton Errington Grant, also known as Spragga Benz, is a prominent Jamaican dancehall deejay, reggae artist, musician, and actor known for his influential 1990s work, pioneering crossover success with Flex topping the Billboard rap singles chart in 1992, collaborations with artists like Foxy Brown and Wyclef Jean, and appearances in films such as Shottas, blending hardcore dancehall with melodic flows and global appeal.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Carlton Errington Grant
- Stage Name: Spragga Benz
- Born: May 30, 1969
- Age: 56 years old
- Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
- Nationality: Jamaican
- Ethnicity: Jamaican
- Occupation: Dancehall Deejay, Musician, Actor
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Rastafarian
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Grant
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Carlton “Carlyle” Grant Jr. (deceased), Shanice (daughter)
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life
Spragga Benz was born on May 30, 1969, in Kingston, Jamaica, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant.
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He grew up in the Southside and Rae Town areas of Kingston before moving to Franklin Town.
Details about his childhood family environment or any siblings remain private and are not publicly disclosed in reliable sources.
No names or further information on siblings are available. His ethnicity is Jamaican and his religion is Rastafarian.
Educational background is not publicly detailed, with his early focus shifting to music and dancehall deejaying rather than formal education emphasized in public records.
Career
Spragga Benz began his career in the late 1980s under the name Junior Demus before adopting Spragga Benz.
He rose to prominence with hits on Steely & Clevie productions, including Shoot to Kill and Bad Boy.
His 1992 single Flex achieved massive crossover success, topping the Billboard rap chart and charting on the Hot 100.
He released albums such as Jack It Up (1994), Uncommonly Smooth (1995), Two Bad DJs with Beenie Man (1999), Fully Loaded (2000), Thug Nature (2002), Live Good (2007), Shotta Culture (2010), and Chiliagon (2019).
He founded Gorgon Records and continued releasing singles like Launchin and Anyweh.
He has collaborated with artists including Carly Simon, Wyclef Jean, Lady Saw, Shabba Ranks, Nas, and Stephen Marley. He has acted in films like Brooklyn Babylon (2001) and Shottas (2002).
He remains active with performances, occasional releases, and youth empowerment work through the Carlyle Foundation, founded in honor of his late son.
Personal Life
Spragga Benz is 56 years old with height unknown. He keeps his personal life private.
No public information is available about his current relationship status or spouse.
He had a son, Carlton “Carlyle” Grant Jr., who was tragically killed in a police shooting in Kingston in 2008 at age 17. He also has a daughter named Shanice.
No past relationships are publicly detailed beyond this family tragedy.
Following his son’s death, he founded the Carlyle Foundation to support Jamaican youth with scholarships and resources.
Net Worth
Spragga Benz‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD.
His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties from classic hits like Flex and albums across platforms like Spotify and YouTube; live performances and tours in Jamaica and the diaspora; royalties from 1990s chart-topping singles and collaborations; licensing of his catalog for compilations and samples; acting appearances in films like Shottas; and additional earnings from independent label operations through Gorgon Records.
Social Media
- Instagram: @spraggabenz3
- YouTube: Spragga Benz
Discography
- Jack It Up (album, 1994)
- Uncommonly Smooth (album, 1995)
- Two Bad DJs (album with Beenie Man, 1999)
- Fully Loaded (album, 2000)
- Thug Nature (album, 2002)
- Live Good (album, 2007)
- Shotta Culture (album, 2010)
- Chiliagon (album, 2019)
- Flex (single, 1992)
- Shoot to Kill (single, late 1980s)
Filmography
- Brooklyn Babylon (2001)
- Shottas (2002)
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