Fred Durst is an American rapper and director who has a net worth of around $20 million. He is best known as the frontman and lyricist of the world-famous rap metal band “Limp Bizkit”.
In 1995, Durst co-founded Limp Bizkit in Florida and has released 6 studio albums as well as sold over 40 million albums worldwide. In addition to his music career, Durst has also ventured into filmmaking, directing several films and music videos.
He began his career at an early age as a DJ, landscaper, and tattoo artist. Durst has been appearing in films and television shows since 2001, and he made his directorial debut in 2007 with the film “The Education of Charlie Banks”.
Fred Durst Net Worth (2024)
| Net Worth: | $20 Million |
| Profession: | Rapper, Singer |
| Age: | 53 Years Old |
| Born: | August 20, 1970 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Annual Salary: | $4 Million |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Fred Durst‘s Net Worth Growth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $20 Million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $18 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $16 Million |
| Net Worth in 2021 | $14 Million |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $12 Million |
Early Life
Durst was born on August 20, 1970, in Jacksonville to a retired police officer and Anita who worked at a church. The family moved to Orlando after a short time and they settled on a farm in Cherryville, North Carolina when Durst was a year old.
Durst’s parents divorced when he was young, and he moved around frequently with his mother and stepfather. He relocated to Gastonia, North Carolina in 5th grade. He served in the US Navy for two years.
He returned back to Jacksonville with his father to work as a gardener and a tattoo artist. Growing up, Durst developed an interest in heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop, and breakdancing and started to rap, skate, beatbox, and DJ.
Highlights
- Three Dollar Bill, Y’all (Debut Album)
- Significant Other (Sophomore Album)
- “The Education of Charlie Banks” (Debut as a Director)
- “Still Sucks” (6th Studio Album)
- Owned a 1920s hillside Spanish-style home worth $1.5 million.
Music Life
Limp Bizkit was finally formed in 1994 with Durst Rivers’ cousin John Otto and Malachi Sage bassist Sam Rivers. The band was invited to tour with Korn and they struggled to gain popularity for 3 years until signing with Flip Records.
Their debut album “Three Dollar Bill, Y’all” received very little attention. Durst then provided the band a much-needed boost by collaborating with bands such as Max Cavalera, Korn, and Jonathan Davis.
In 1998, Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit started gaining significant attention. In 1999, they released their sophomore album “Significant Other” their breakthrough point in their career,.
He followed with the release of “The Chocolate Starfish and Hot Dog Flavored Water” a year later. They continued to experience remarkable success over the next 5 years. Durst worked with Britney Spears in 2002 writing songs for her.
In 2003, the band released their third album “Results May Vary” and their fourth album “The Unquestionable Truth” (Part 1) in 2005 before taking a break due to a number of controversies.
In 2009, Limp Bizkit reunited, and their album “Gold Cobra” debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 100 in 2011. Limp Bizkit released their 6th studio album “Still Sucks” in 2021.
Films and TV
He co-starred as Deputy Bobby Caine in the film “Population 436” and also appeared in other films and TV shows like “Zoolander, Pauly Shore is Dead, Revelations (TV miniseries), Sorry, Haters, House M.D., Play Dead, and Mostly 4 Millennials”.
He made his debut with the 2007 film “The Education of Charlie Banks” as a director and went on to direct The Longshots in 2008, EHarmony in 2014, and The Fanatic in 2019. All of Durst’s films were moderately successful.
Personal Life
Fred Durst has been married three times. He first married Rachel Tergeson and has a daughter. Adriana Durst has been married for three years and divorced in 1993. He also has a son Dallas with his ex-girlfriend actress “Jennifer Thayer”.
He then got married to Esther Nazarov for only 3 months in 2009. Durst’s third marriage was with makeup artist Kseniya Beryazina in 2012 and they got divorced in 2019.
House and Properties
Durst owned a $1.5 million 3,055 sq ft 1920s hillside Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles and he put it on the market for sale for $1.645 million. Durst’s home was completely destroyed during the 2018 California wildfires.
In 2021, Durst bought a $3 million Mediterranean-style house in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, built-in 1925 which spans over 2,440 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Controversies
His duet with Christina Aguilera at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000 was one of his most controversial performances. According to Durst, he simply did it for the nookie, and Filter’s Richard Patrick termed it embarrassing.
She answered that there wasn’t any nookie between the two of them. Durst has done everything to gain media attention, including arriving late for performances and stirring up an already rowdy audience.
This includes public feuds with other musicians such as “Eminem, bands like Slipknot and Placebo” as well as a 2005 sex tape that was leaked online. Durst allegedly hit two Los Angeles citizens with his car in 2006.
Fred Durst entered a no-contest plea in 2007 to seven minor charges. Fred Durst received a $1,500 fine, a 120-day suspended sentence, and 20 hours of community service.
Fred Durst‘s Biography
| Real Name | William Frederick Durst |
| Nick Name | Fred |
| Age | 53 Years Old |
| Height | In Feet – 5 Feet 7 Inches In Meters – 1.72 m In Centimeters – 172 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 78 Kg In Pounds – 172 lbs |
| Family | Father – Harivansh Rai Bachchan Mother – Anita Durst Sisters – N/A Brothers – N/A |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Wife | Kseniya Beryazina (m. 2012–2019) Esther Nazarov (m. 2009–2009) Rachel Tergesen (m. 1990–1993) |
| Children’s | Adriana Durst, Dallas Durst |
“The future is easy because it doesn’t exist; but the past is painful because it lives forever.”
– Fred Durst
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Fred Durst Net Worth
As of 2024, Fred Durst’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. Fred started out as a landscaper and become one of the richest rappers in the band “Limp Bizkit”. Durst’s annual income is estimated at around $4 million.
His most successful directing role “The Longshots” grossed $4 million on the opening weekend at the box office. Most of his income comes from as the lead singer of the band Limp Bizkit as well as through acting and directing roles.
Durst has a huge fan base and continues to produce popular songs that appear on the Billboard Top 100. Limp Bizkit is one of the world’s most well-known bands and has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
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Fred Durst was born on the 20th of August 1970, in Jacksonville and he is 51 years old as of 2022.
