Third-party sites estimate YBN Nahmir’s net worth anywhere from about $430,000 to $6 million. That gap shows how unreliable these figures are. None of them come from Nahmir, his label, or an audited source, so treat every number here as a rough outside estimate.
Who Is YBN Nahmir?
Nicholas Alexander Simmons, known as YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper from Birmingham, Alabama, born December 18, 1999. He founded the YBN collective (short for “Young Boss N****s”) in 2014 with friends including YBN Almighty Jay and, later, Cordae. He broke through in 2017 with “Rubbin Off the Paint.”
Early Life
Nahmir got an Xbox 360 at 14. He and friends met on Xbox Live and Grand Theft Auto V, where they freestyled together in party chat, according to Wikipedia’s entry on the collective. That group started as a gaming crew and became YBN. His first song, “Hood Mentality,” came out in 2015. His early mixtapes and #YBN (2017) drew little attention. He attended Clay-Chalkville High School and graduated in May 2018 after finishing through online coursework.
Career Timeline
2017: Breakout. “Rubbin Off the Paint” went viral and entered the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2017, per XXL, peaking at No. 46 (reported). It is certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA. Early on, a dispute arose over the ownership of the song’s beat, after which Nahmir began working with a producer from within YBN.
2018: Atlantic and XXL. He signed with Atlantic Records in 2018 and was named to XXL’s 2018 Freshman Class. “Bounce Out with That” followed and is certified 2x Platinum. In July 2018 he announced a European tour with Almighty Jay and Cordae, and the trio released YBN: The Mixtape that September, which went Gold and reached No. 21 on the Billboard 200.
2019: “Opp Stoppa.” The single (later remixed with 21 Savage) peaked at No. 78 on the Hot 100 and is certified 2x Platinum.
2020: YBN disbands. Nahmir announced in August 2020 that the YBN collective had officially disbanded.
2021: Visionland. His debut album came out March 26, 2021, on Atlantic and Art@War. It received a lukewarm reception, and Pitchfork’s review was unfavorable.
2022: Def Jam. He confirmed a Def Jam deal on July 9, 2022, and released the EP Faster Car Music that August. According to Wikipedia, he was the second artist to move directly from Atlantic to Def Jam since Fabolous in 2006.
2024 onward: Independent. He has reportedly released music independently through his own imprint, YBN Empire.
2025: McDonald’s and Rolling Loud India. In April 2025, Nahmir announced on Instagram that he had bought a McDonald’s franchise location, and Complex reported it. The announcement is his own, and no ownership or financial details have been published. In November 2025, he performed at Rolling Loud India, per Wikipedia.
Net Worth: What We Can and Can’t Say
No reliable, independently sourced figure exists. Estimator sites generate numbers algorithmically from guessed streaming royalties and social engagement, and their ranges vary widely, from roughly $430,000 to $6 million. One site even lists several different figures on the same page. A number like “$2M–$6M” is therefore no more defensible than any other in that range.
Known Income Sources
- Catalog royalties: three RIAA-certified singles (3x, 2x and 2x Platinum) plus a Gold group mixtape.
- Label deals: Atlantic and Def Jam, with deal terms undisclosed.
- Touring: including the 2018 European tour and a 2025 Rolling Loud India set (fees unknown).
- Independent releases: through YBN Empire, if his own imprint retains a larger share of revenue than a major-label deal would.
- Business: the McDonald’s franchise he announced in 2025. Its scale and profitability are not public.
Discography
- Solo album: Visionland (2021)
- Solo EP: Faster Car Music (2022)
- Solo mixtapes: Head Honcho (2015), Believe in the Glo (2016), #YBN (2017)
- Group project: YBN: The Mixtape with Almighty Jay and Cordae (2018, RIAA Gold)
- RIAA-certified singles: “Rubbin Off the Paint,” “Bounce Out with That,” “Opp Stoppa”
How He Compares to His 2018 XXL Freshman Peers
XXL’s 2018 Freshman Class was announced on June 12, 2018. It included Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Pump, Smokepurpp, J.I.D, Stefflon Don, BlocBoy JB, YBN Nahmir, Wifisfuneral and Trippie Redd. Lil Skies won the fan-voted 10th spot but did not take part in the shoot.
His YBN groupmate Cordae was not in this class. He performed at the 2018 Freshman Show in support of Nahmir, per XXL, and was named to XXL’s 2019 Freshman Class on June 20, 2019. His debut album The Lost Boy peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and earned two Grammy nominations, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song (“Bad Idea”), according to Wikipedia.
Nahmir’s path looks different. His public record rests on three RIAA-certified singles and one Gold group mixtape (YBN: The Mixtape, No. 21 on the Billboard 200). His debut album Visionland got a lukewarm response.
Awards and chart peaks do not translate directly into wealth. Net worth figures for every artist in this class are also third-party estimates, so no reliable financial ranking of the group exists. What separates Nahmir’s public record from that of some peers is the 2025 franchise purchase he announced, a business move outside music.
Key Facts
| Real name | Nicholas Alexander Simmons |
| Born | December 18, 1999, Birmingham, Alabama |
| Occupation | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Collective | YBN, formed 2014, disbanded 2020 |
| Labels | Atlantic/Art@War → Def Jam (2022) → YBN Empire |
| Estimated net worth | Unverified; third-party estimates range from ~$430K to $6M |
| Signature songs | “Rubbin Off the Paint,” “Bounce Out with That,” “Opp Stoppa” |
FAQs
What is YBN Nahmir’s net worth in 2026?
There is no confirmed figure. Third-party estimates run from about $430,000 to $6 million.
How old is YBN Nahmir?
He was born December 18, 1999, so he is 26 and turns 27 in December 2026.
How did he become famous?
“Rubbin Off the Paint” went viral in 2017, made the Hot 100, and led to an Atlantic deal.
Was Cordae in the same XXL Freshman class?
No. Nahmir was in the 2018 class, and Cordae was named to the 2019 class.
Does he own a McDonald’s?
He announced in April 2025 that he bought a franchise location, and Complex reported it. Details of the deal are not public.
Is he still on a major label?
He left Atlantic for Def Jam in 2022 and has since reportedly gone independent.
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