SOCIAL media sensation CJ So Cool has attracted over eight million fans.
The YouTuber has built an empire with his family through posting content but fell victim to a home invasion in January 2023 – here’s what we know about his net worth.
What is CJ So Cool’s net worth?
According to caknowledge.com, CJ So Cool is worth a whopping $7million, raking in an annual salary of $600,000.
The YouTuber was born on March 29, 1989, in Gary, Indiana.
Before rising to fame as a social media influencer in 2014, he previously worked as a casino poker, blackjack and craps dealer.
He is also a US Navy Veteran.
How did CJ So Cool make his money?
CJ So Cool, real name Cordero James Brady, earns his money as a social media content creator.
His videos have become an internet sensation and 8.87 million fans subscribe to his channel.
The 33-year-old is recognised for posting vlogs and content for all ages, featuring his own family.
He often films pranks and challenges with his children and they are so popular he gains around 2,000 new followers a day.
Since posting his first video, CJ So Cool has garnered over 2.3 billion views.
With an average of 600,000 views on his channel per day, this equals around $4,800 per day in revenue.
The YouTuber also earns cash through partnering with different brands and promoting products he believes in.
Profit is also made on streaming website Twitch as viewers can send donations and pay a subscription fee.
He also has over 5million followers on Instagram, through which he will earn a fee.
The influencer took to social media to report he suffered four gunshot wounds after his Las Vegas home was broken into around 3am on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
He asked his followers to keep him in their prayers.
The star wrote in a separate post: “In the hospital I got shot 4 times in a home invasion at 3am please keep me and my kids in your prayers so far I’m doing ok.”
How does CJ So Cool spend his money?
CJ married another YouTube star called Royalty and they share twin daughters, Cordayaha and Cordero Jr – who were born in 2020.
The 33-year-old also has a daughter, Camari, from a previous relationship.
They were joined by Royalty’s other three children from a past partner.
All the children lived together with CJ and Royalty and in March 2021, the social media star surprised them all with a new mega mansion – So Cool World.
Many of his videos show where his money goes, often on expensive and lavish gifts for his family.
However, Royalty and CJ split in August 2022.
Royalty uploaded a vlog to YouTube where she announced she and CJ So Cool had broken up due to his alleged infidelity.
He is now dating Alexis Lohmier, who he also spoils with luxury presents.