DJ Infamous Biography: Mixtapes, Ethnicity, Albums, Parents, Net Worth, Awards, Instagram, Wife

Marco Antonio Rodriguez-Diaz Jr., professionally known as Infamous or DJ Infamous, is an American record producer, songwriter, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist of Cuban descent whose beats powered hip-hop’s platinum era and beyond.

He claimed three world championships before pivoting to production gold with Lil Wayne on the Grammy-winning Tha Carter III, including the Jay-Z collab Mr. Carter.

Infamous laced Wayne’s Rebirth, Tha Carter IV, and V with hits like Prom Queen and Mona Lisa feat. Kendrick Lamar, while crafting for Drake, Meek Mill, Jay-Z, Nas, Fat Joe, and Charlie Puth.

His 2024 co-write and production on Teddy Swims’ Lose Control shattered Billboard Hot 100 records as the longest top-10 runner and seventh-biggest hit ever.

From alt-rock band Antenna’s guitar riffs to film scores for Magic City Memoirs, he blends technical wizardry with melodic hooks that dominate airwaves and playlists.

Profile

• Full Name: Marco Antonio Rodriguez-Diaz Jr.
• Stage Name: Infamous (DJ Infamous)
• Born: 19 June, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Record Producer, Songwriter, DJ, Multi-Instrumentalist
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Rodriguez-Diaz and Mrs. Rodriguez-Diaz
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Marco Antonio Rodriguez-Diaz Jr. was born on June 19, 1980, in Miami, Florida, to parents referred to as Mr. Rodriguez-Diaz and Mrs. Rodriguez-Diaz. He might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

Infamous grabs a college radio slot at Michigan State University by age 15, skipping formal degrees to chase DJ circuits and guitar sessions.

He formed The-Allies crew early, winning ITF and DMC titles through raw battles. He is of Cuban heritage; and has kept his religion private.

Career

DJ Infamous storms the DJ scene in the late 1990s as The-Allies co-founder with DJ Craze, A-Trak, DVLP, Spectacular, and J-Smoke, snagging ITF USA Champion in 1998, World Team titles in 1999, and DMC World Team in 2001 alongside Craze.

He retires from comps post-London triumph, returns to guitar roots by launching alt-rock band Antenna, drawing major label eyes before it folds.

Infamous mixes on Atlanta’s V-103FM in 2005 as its youngest major DJ, then links with Lil Wayne in 2006 for Tha Carter III beats like Mr. Carter feat. Jay-Z, earning Grammy nods for Best Rap Album and Duo Performance.

He dropped the Midget Madness mixtape in 2002 and sharpened production on Wayne’s Rebirth with Prom Queen. Battle titles stack—ITF Beatjuggling World Champ 2000—fueling his shift to studio dominance amid Miami’s hip-hop boom. Early collabs with Develop and Noah “40” Shebib hint at broader networks.

Infamous cements hip-hop cred producing four Tha Carter III cuts, propelling the Grammy winner to multi-platinum status and Album of the Year nom.

He tackles Wayne’s Tha Carter IV and V with Mona Lisa feat. Kendrick Lamar, plus Rebirth tracks amid genre pivots. Beats land on Fat Joe’s Darkside Vol. 1—Kilos with Cam’ron, Clipse—and Meek Mill’s Maybach Curtains, Drake projects, Jay-Z features. Infamous scores films Magic City Memoirs (2011) and Heat Nation (2014), blending cinematic flair with rap aggression.

He co-founds Ammo Records with Develop, launches Tablist Magazine and Allstar Beatdown to empower turntablists.

Production spans Nas, Charlie Puth, bridging eras with versatile chops from trap knocks to soul samples. His Allies legacy inspires crews worldwide.

Infamous co-writes and produces Teddy Swims’ Lose Control in 2024, rocketing it to Billboard Hot 100 number one with record top-10 weeks and seventh all-time ranking.

Streams explode globally, marking his pop crossover triumph after hip-hop foundations. He directs sessions for Lil Wayne sequels and mentors via production credits on rising acts.

Business thrives through Allstar Beatdown events and Ammo placements, sustaining influence sans solo label lock-in. Infamous headline DJ residencies, blending live sets with beatmaking clinics that pack festivals.

His discography endures on playlists, from Carter classics to Swims’ smash, shaping production blueprints for beats layered with emotion and punch. Legacy radiates through Grammy hardware and chart immortals.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @infamous
• Twitter Handle: @DJInfamousATL
• Facebook Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

DJ Infamous maintains a private personal life, revealing no spouse, girlfriends, or children in interviews or profiles.

Infamous balances studio marathons with DJ gigs and family downtime, dodging headlines for low-key luxury like guitar tinkering and crew reunions.

Discography

• Tha Carter III (2008) [Lil Wayne]
• Rebirth (2010) [Lil Wayne]
• Tha Carter IV (2011) [Lil Wayne]
• The Darkside Vol. 1 (2010) [Fat Joe]
• Lose Control (2024) [Teddy Swims]

Net Worth

DJ Infamous has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Grammy-winning Carter series productions and Lose Control royalties drive core wealth, amplified by Wayne album placements and Swims’ historic hit.

Film scores, Ammo Records ventures, Tablist Magazine, and Allstar Beatdown events bolster earnings from two decades crafting hip-hop and R&B smashes.