Adam Horovitz
- Net worth $90 million
- Birthday October 31, 1966
- Status Married
- Country United States
- Ethnicity Irish
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Musician, Producer, Rapper
How much is Adam Horovitz Worth? Adam Horovitz Net Worth in 2026
Adam Horovitz’s net worth is estimated at $90 million as of October 2026. He is an American musician, rapper and actor, known as Ad-Rock or King Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys. He appeared in the 2020 documentary Beastie Boys Story and is listed as attached to a 2026 film project, Time Out.
| Net worth | $90 million (estimate, October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual income | Estimated at about $1 million a year from royalties, catalog earnings and acting work |
| Born | October 31, 1966, New York City (age 59) |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations / sources of wealth | Musician, rapper, guitarist, actor, producer |
| Known for | Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys |
How much is Adam Horovitz worth in 2026?
Adam Horovitz’s net worth is estimated at $90 million in 2026. Most of it comes from his share of the Beastie Boys’ multi-platinum catalog, which had sold about 22 million records in the US and 40 million worldwide by 2010, along with side projects and film roles. Estimates vary and this is an approximation.
How Adam Horovitz built it
- Joined the Beastie Boys at 16. He became their guitarist in 1982, before Licensed to Ill came out in 1986.
- Owned a share of a huge catalog. The group sold about 22 million records in the US and 40 million worldwide by 2010.
- Kept building side projects. He made remixes as 41 Small Stars, acted in films and played bass in a backing band.
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- 2020: appeared in the documentary Beastie Boys Story and in the film Have a Good Trip.
- 2026: reportedly attached to the film Time Out, listed as filming (single report).
- Ongoing: plays bass in The Tender Moments, the backing band of comedian and singer Bridget Everett.
How Adam Horovitz makes money
- Beastie Boys catalog: royalties and publishing from a catalog including Licensed to Ill and Paul’s Boutique.
- Touring and live shows: earned during the group’s touring years.
- Acting: film and television roles from the 1980s onward.
- Side projects: remixes under the alias 41 Small Stars, the project BS 2000 and his work with Bridget Everett’s band.
Career timeline
- 1982: joins the Beastie Boys at age 16 as guitarist, after a stint with the punk band The Young and the Useless.
- 1986: debut album Licensed to Ill is released on Def Jam.
- 1989: releases Paul’s Boutique.
- 1992: releases Check Your Head.
- 1994: releases Ill Communication.
- 1998: releases Hello Nasty.
- 2004: releases To the 5 Boroughs.
- 2007: releases The Mix-Up.
- 2011: releases Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.
- 2012: the Beastie Boys are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- 2013: appears in The Punk Singer.
- 2014: acts in While We’re Young.
- 2020: appears in Beastie Boys Story.
Honors and achievements
- Beastie Boys inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
- The group sold about 22 million records in the US and 40 million worldwide by 2010.
- Film and TV credits include Krush Groove (1985), Lost Angels (1989), Roadside Prophets (1992), Godspeed (2007), While We’re Young (2014) and Golden Exits (2017).
- Contributor to the documentary The Punk Singer (2013).
Early life and background
Adam Keefe Horovitz was born and raised on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the son of Doris and playwright Israel Horovitz. His sister, Rachael Horovitz, works in film production. He is of Jewish and Irish descent.
He began in music with the punk band The Young and the Useless, which often performed with the Beastie Boys. In 1982, at age 16, he joined the Beastie Boys after guitarist John Berry left. With his arrival the group moved from hardcore punk toward hip hop, and in 1986 they signed with Def Jam.
Adam Horovitz net worth FAQ
What is Adam Horovitz’s net worth?
Adam Horovitz’s net worth is estimated at $90 million as of October 2026. It is an approximation, and estimates vary.
How does Adam Horovitz make money?
Adam Horovitz makes money from his share of the Beastie Boys catalog, royalties, acting roles and side projects.
How old is Adam Horovitz?
Adam Horovitz was born on October 31, 1966 and is 59 years old.
Where is Adam Horovitz from?
He was born in New York City on October 31, 1966, and grew up on Park Avenue in Manhattan.
What is Adam Horovitz doing now?
He appeared in the 2020 documentary Beastie Boys Story, plays bass in Bridget Everett’s backing band, and is reportedly attached to a 2026 film called Time Out.
How is Adam Horovitz’s net worth estimated?
The figure is an estimate compiled from public reporting, company valuations and deal and earnings figures. It is approximate and can change as new information emerges.
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Last updated: October 2026.