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Angie Martinez Net Worth & Age in 2023; Bio | Son | Accident

Angie Martinez Net Worth & Age in 2023; Bio | Son | Accident

Facts of Angie Martinez

Full Name:Angie Martinez
Birth Date:January 9, 1971
Age:53 years
Gender:Female
Profession:Radio Personality, Actress, Author
Country:United States
Horoscope:Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 0 inches (1.52m)
Break UpQ- Tip, Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin
Net Worth$2 millions
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown
Body Size36-26-35 inches
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, New York
StatusSingle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityPuerto Rican
ReligionChristianity
EducationJohn Dewey High School
MotherShirley Maldonado
KidsNiko Ruffin
Instagram Angie Martinez Instagram
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Angie Martinez is an American radio personality, rapper, and actress. She is famous for her afternoon radio show, The Voice of New York, Her show has consistently been ranked #1 with more young listeners than any other radio program in the country. Angie got the title of The Voice of New York while she was at New York City station HOT 97. Later, Angie left the station in 2014.  

Angie Martinez’s Early Life

Angie Martinez was born on 9th January 1971, in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. As of 2023, she is 52 years old and her birth sign is Capricorn.  Her real name is Angela Martinez.

Angie Martinez with her mother
Caption: Angie Martinez with her mother (Photo: Instagram)

Her mother’s name is Shirley Maldonado. Angie belongs of mixed (Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican) descent. descent and holds American nationality.

Angie Martinez Expelled From Her School

She was studying at John Dewey High School but she never completed her schooling. During her teens she was going on the wrong track, so her teacher went to her home and told her mother she was expelled from her school.

Angie Martinez is Single

Angie is single and she isn’t dating anyone at the moment. She was previously dating Q-Tip. Angie was a fan of Q-Tip. The duo met each other at the radio station. They began their relationship as a friend. They began dating in 1998 but they broke up after some time.

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Caption: Angie Martinez with her ex (Photo: BET)

In the early 2000s, she began dating singer and songwriter Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin. Their relationship didn’t last long and they went their separate ways. Angie welcomed a son, Niko Ruffin with Tamir. He was born on 12th June 2003.

Angie Martinez’s Net Worth

Angie Martinez’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. She earns this million amount from her professional career as an American radio personality, rapper, and actress. According to the source, an average salary of an American actress is around $105,533 a year. She was the brand ambassador of QVC.

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Caption: Angie Martinez with the car (Photo: Mercedes)

Angie Martinez’s Height

Angie stands at a height of 5 feet and weighs around 50 kg. She has maintained her body which measures 36-26-35 inches. Angie has got long dark brown hair as well as dark brown eyes.

Angie Martinez’s Career

  • At the age of 16, Angie Martinez started a job in radio answering hotlines at the urban radio station WQHT (Hot 97).
  • She got a chance to run a successful program on the radio.
  • Also, she interviewed superstar musical celebrities such as Kanye West and Mariah Carey in Afternoon Drive on weekdays.
  • On 18th June 2014, Angie resigned from Hot 97, the reason for her resignation is still missing.
  • She has also worked as an actress as she appeared in independent hip-hop films such as Blood is Thicker Than Water, and Paper Soldiers.
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Caption: Angie Martinez gib=ving an interview (Photo: People)
  • Moreover, Angie has established herself as a famous singer.
  • In the year 2000, she released her song Mi Amor featuring Jay Z.
  • Her other super hit singles are Dem Thangs, Coast 2 Coast, Take You Home, and so on.
  • Furthermore, she has also released her musical albums her albums are Up Close and Personal released in the year 2001 and Animal House released in the year 2002.

Books

Angie has also written two books. They are Healthy Latin Eating: Our Favorite Family Recipes Remixed in the year 2015 and My Voice: A Memoir in the year 2016

Songs of Angie Martinez

Angie is a great singer. Some of her songs are If I Could Go, Take You Home, Dem Thangz, Live at Jimmy’s, Coast 2 Coast, Every Little Girl, No Playaz, Thug Love, Mi Amor, Go!! Muthafucka and others.

FAQs of Angie Martinez

What happened to Angie Martinez?

Angie had a severe car crash. Because of the accident, she suffered from shattered vertebrae and a fractured lumbar.

What did Kim Kardashian say on Angie Martinez’s Podcast?

Kim spoke about her opinion on Balenciaga’s winter holiday and home goods campaign in November. She told Angie:

“As soon as I saw what everyone was seeing on the Internet and the reality of the situation, I completely spoke out and gave my thoughts on child porn, and completely denounced it.”

Why did Angie Martinez leave?

Angie left because she wanted to be in different markets. In an interview she said:

“It just got to the point where I wanted to assess myself and my career and where my future was going. It’s what I wanted. It just got to the point where I wanted to be on in different markets — I want to grow and be challenged in new ways.”

Why did Angie Martinez stop rapping?

Angie stopped rapping to continue her career as a radio host. She said in an interview:

“Me being on the radio has just become a part of who I am. It’s not even my job anymore, it’s just who I am. There’s other things I like to do on the side, I had an opportunity to make music for a little while, that was fun. I might not have been the greatest artist in the world but I traveled the world, I learned, I got that off. It was fun and I don’t regret it at all,”

Does Angie Martinez have a podcast?

Yes, Angie has a podcast titled IRL iHeartPodcasts. She invites guests and talks about life, its fragility, purpose, and complexities.