DJ Paul Net Worth

DJ Paul net worth in 2026 is estimated at $15 million [1][2]. TheMost10 and CineNetWorth both report the $15 million figure, built from Three 6 Mafia royalties, his label, property and business ventures. Other outlets give a range of $10 million to $20 million. The $15 million figure sits in the middle of the range, with other outlets giving $10 million to $20 million.

DJ Paul real name is Paul Duane Beauregard [3]. He was born on January 12, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee. He co-founded Three 6 Mafia in 1991 with his half brother Lord Infamous and his friend Juicy J, starting from underground tapes sold by hand. The group began with underground tapes sold by hand in Memphis, before their sound became the blueprint for crunk music.

Yes, DJ Paul won an Academy Award in 2006 with Three 6 Mafia for Best Original Song [3]. The winning song was It's Hard out Here for a Pimp, from the film Hustle and Flow. They were the first hip hop group ever to win an Oscar, and they performed live at the ceremony.

Paul biggest songs with Three 6 Mafia include Sippin' on Some Syrup, Stay Fly and Poppin' My Collar [3]. The Oscar winning It's Hard out Here for a Pimp is his most honoured song, and Stay Fly was the group biggest chart hit, reaching the top ten.

Paul has said in interviews that he owns 19 properties [4]. He remodels homes and earns rental income from them, as part of a plan to build wealth outside music. He has also run a restaurant on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles and runs his Scale-A-Ton label.

Yes, Paul still records, produces and tours [3][4]. He formed Da Mafia 6ix after Three 6 Mafia, releases solo work, and appears on podcasts telling the story of the Memphis scene. He also keeps the Three 6 Mafia catalogue earning through streaming and licensing.