
Chingo Bling’s net worth is approximately
$2 Million.
Biography of Pedro Herrera “Chingo Bling”
Pedro Herrera III, known by his stage name Chingo Bling, was born on September 5, 1979, in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is an American rapper and producer and has been active in his career since 2000.
Chingo Bling’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of early 2016, which he has accumulated through his successful music career as a rapper and producer.
Chingo Bling’s Early Life and Career
Chingo was brought up in Houston, Texas, USA, by hardworking Mexican immigrant parents who were striving to achieve the American dream. He developed a passion for music at a young age, influenced by the Spanish versions of 50s rock played by his parents and later, rap music introduced by his older sisters. Chingo attended Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey, and later graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Marketing.
Chingo Bling began his foray into the music industry during his senior year in college, working as a DJ at frat parties and hosting a Sunday evening mix show on the college radio station. His first mixtape, “Duro En La Pintura” (Hard in the Paint), was released in 2001 and gained success in the underground rap scene. This was followed by his second mixtape, “El Mero Chingon.” Initially, Chingo sold his music at local stores and flea markets from the trunk of his car. He gained significant recognition after appearing on Power 106’s Pocos Pero Locos show in Los Angeles. In 2004, he released his debut LP album, “The Tamale Kingpin,” under his own label, Big Chile Enterprises, which sold over 10,000 copies within the first few weeks, laying the foundation for his net worth.
Chingo Bling’s second studio album, “Chingo Bling 4 President,” was released in 2005, solidifying his status as a regional star. His success attracted attention from mainstream media outlets, including MTV and Telemundo. Additionally, Chingo expanded his business by selling merchandise such as t-shirts, bobble-head dolls, DVDs, hot sauce, and tamales under Big Chile Records, further contributing to his overall net worth.
In 2006, Asylum Records, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, signed an $80 million distribution deal with Chingo Bling, recognizing his independent spirit and unique lyrical abilities. His national debut album, “They Can’t Deport Us All,” released in 2007, sparked controversy and garnered widespread attention. Despite receiving death threats and experiencing vandalism to his father’s tamale truck, Chingo continued to pursue his music career, releasing four studio albums to date, with the most recent being “Me Vale Madre” in 2009.
Aside from his musical endeavors, Chingo has ventured into acting, appearing in the indie film “Filly Brown” in 2012, which has contributed to both his popularity and financial success.
While Chingo Bling maintains a private personal life away from the media, he actively engages in charitable initiatives, participating in speaking engagements at college campuses and conferences to raise awareness in the Southern and Latino community.
| Full Name | Chingo Bling |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 6, 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
| Profession | Comedian, actor, musician, rapper, record producer |
| Education | Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey, Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| www.facebook.com/officialchingobling | |
| http://www.twitter.com/chingobling | |
| IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm2438686 |
| Record Labels | Big Chile Enterprises |
| Albums | The Tamale Kingpin (2004), Chingo Bling 4 President (2005), They Can’t Deport Us All (2007), Me Vale Madre (2009) |
| Movies | Filly Brown (2012) |
| TV Shows | Power 106’s Pocos Pero Locos show, Los Angeles |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Singer/recording artist. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chingo Bling: They Cant Deport Us All | 2017 | Chingo Bling | |
| Maul Dogs | 2015 | Spider | |
| KOVAS’ Hollywood | 2014 | Short | Chingo Bling |
| Masa & the Power | 2014 | TV Series | Felipe Fernando Fernandez |
| Filly Brown | 2012 | Rayborn | |
| Lean Like a Cholo | 2010 | Botas |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masa & the Power | 2014 | TV Series producer – 1 episode |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filly Brown | 2012 | performer: “One Deep”, “I Get Nasty” | |
| Gun Hill Road | 2011 | performer: “Olvidate” |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts in Context | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Unique Eats | 2012 | TV Series | Himself – Singer |
| They Can’t Deport Us All | 2010 | Short | Himself |
| Beef 4 | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself – Recording Artist |
| The Drop | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Caleb Crump Show | 1996 | TV Series | Himself (2010) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video on Trial | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
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