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Joseph Simmons AKA Rev Run

  • Net worth $90 million
  • Birthday November 14, 1964
  • Status Married
  • Country United States
  • Ethnicity African-American
  • Source(-s) of wealth DJ, Producer, Rapper

How much is Joseph Simmons AKA Rev Run Worth? Joseph Simmons AKA Rev Run Net Worth in 2026

$ 90 million
Joseph Simmons AKA Rev Run Net Worth
$5,000,000 / year
Joseph Simmons AKA Rev Run salary

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Rev Run’s net worth is estimated at $90 million as of October 2026. Born Joseph Simmons, he is an American rapper, producer and ordained minister who co-founded Run-DMC, one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history, and he remains best known for that legacy and for the reality series Run’s House.

Net worth $90 million (estimate, October 2026)
Estimated annual income Roughly $5 million per year, from royalties, media projects and business ventures
Born November 14, 1964, Hollis, Queens, New York City, United States (age 61)
Country United States
Occupations / sources of wealth Rapper, DJ, producer, television personality, author, minister
Known for Co-founding Run-DMC, the reality series Run’s House

How much is Rev Run worth in 2026?

Rev Run (Joseph Simmons) is estimated to be worth $90 million as of October 2026. His wealth comes from Run-DMC’s catalog and touring, television projects, books and a range of business ventures built on his name.

This is an estimate, and published figures for musicians and entrepreneurs vary.

How Rev Run built it

  • Co-founded Run-DMC. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
  • Turned his family into a TV show. He starred in the reality series Run's House from 2005 to 2009.
  • Kept making new shows and books. He followed up with Rev Run's Renovation, Sunday Suppers and a book on parenting.

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Rev Run in 2026: what they’ve been up to

  • Ongoing: He continues to be recognized as a founding member of Run-DMC, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
  • Ongoing: His television work, including Run’s House (2005 to 2009), Rev Run’s Renovation, Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers and Rev Runs Around the World, remains a core part of his public profile.
  • No new dated projects: We could not confirm any specific new releases or announcements for 2026, so this section reflects his established ongoing work.

How Rev Run makes money

  • Music royalties and touring: Income from the Run-DMC catalog, licensing and live performances.
  • Television: The MTV reality series Run’s House, followed by the 2014 series Rev Run’s Renovation and Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers and the 2016 travel series Rev Runs Around the World.
  • Books: Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America’s Parents (2008), co-written with his wife Justine and Chris Morrow.
  • Solo music: His 2005 solo album Distortion, whose single “Mind on the Road” was featured in a Madden NFL video game.
  • Ministry and speaking: Ordained as a Pentecostal minister, which gave rise to the name Rev Run.

Career timeline

  1. Early career: Lead vocalist in a hip-hop group called The Force before co-founding Run-DMC with Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels and the late DJ Jason “Jam-Master Jay” Mizell.
  2. 2002: Appears on the Rap Stars edition of The Weakest Link, finishing third.
  3. 2004: Receives E. Bernard Jordan’s Protege of the Year Award, after being ordained as a Pentecostal minister.
  4. 2005: Releases the solo album Distortion; Run’s House begins on MTV.
  5. 2008: Publishes Take Back Your Family with Gotham Press.
  6. 2009: Run-DMC is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Run’s House ends its run.
  7. 2014: Premieres Rev Run’s Renovation and Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers.
  8. 2016: Rev Runs Around the World premieres on the Travel Channel.

Early life and background

Joseph Simmons was born in Hollis, Queens, New York, the younger brother of artist Danny Simmons and Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons.

Before Run-DMC, he was the lead vocalist of a hip-hop group called The Force. He co-founded Run-DMC with Darryl McDaniels and Jason Mizell, and the group went on to become one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop. He later became a Pentecostal minister under his mentor E. Bernard Jordan, and began using the name Rev Run.

Personal life

Simmons and his wife Justine have shared their family life publicly, including on Run’s House and in their 2008 parenting book.

Rev Run net worth FAQ

What is Rev Run’s net worth?

Rev Run’s net worth is estimated at $90 million as of October 2026.

How does Rev Run make money?

From Run-DMC music and touring, television shows, books and business ventures, plus his solo music and speaking.

How old is Rev Run?

Joseph Simmons was born on November 14, 1964. He is 61 years old as of October 2026 and turns 62 on November 14.

Where is Rev Run from?

He was born in Hollis, Queens, New York City.

What is Rev Run doing now?

He remains active as a media personality and minister. We could not confirm specific new projects for 2026.

How is Rev Run’s net worth estimated?

By considering music catalog and touring income, television contracts, book sales and business interests. It is an approximation.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.