Isaiah Rashad: Age, Height, Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, and Wife

Isaiah Rashad is a 35-year-old American rapper from Chattanooga, Tennessee, born May 16, 1991. He signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in 2013 and released his third album, It's Been Awful, on May 1, 2026. His net worth is unverified, with public estimates from $300K to $2M. His height is usually listed as 5'6" but is unconfirmed.

Quick Facts (2026 Update)

How Old Is Isaiah Rashad?

• He was born May 16, 1991.
• He turned 35 in May 2026.
• Older pages that say "31" are copied from 2022–2023.

How Tall Is Isaiah Rashad?

No official source confirms his height. Most listing sites say about 5'6" (168 cm). One site gives 6'2", and another says 6'0".

Here is how to weigh those claims:

• No interview, label page or Wikipedia entry lists a height.
• The 5'6" figure repeats across several pages. That shows copying, not proof.
• Treat every height as unconfirmed.

Isaiah Rashad Bio: Early Life

He grew up in Chattanooga. His mother, a hairdresser, raised him, and his father left when he was three. His mother, Traci Vance, has said she raised three sons.

Key early-life points:

• His mother and stepfather belonged to the Five-Percent Nation.
• A stepbrother lent him OutKast's ATLiens in junior high, and he began rapping.
• He helped form TheHouse, a Chattanooga rap collective.

Career Timeline

Why Did the Albums Take So Long?

He has been open about the cost of that gap:

• He said he was almost dropped from TDE three times while making The Sun's Tirade.
• He wrecked his car, ran low on money and moved back to his mother's home.
• His label boss checked him into rehab.

His mother has been central to that story. Rolling Stone also profiled him with family in Chattanooga. You can read about the artists he came up beside in our Yeat biography.

2026 Update: It's Been Awful

His fifth year away ended with a 16-track album. SZA, Dominic Fike and Julian Sintonia are the only guests.

What to know about the 2026 rollout:

• "Same Shit" was the lead single, and "Boy in Red" followed on April 30.
• He is touring North America with Alemeda.
• His NPR Tiny Desk concert aired August 25, 2026.
• He teased new music at Lollapalooza in August 2025.

Note: One outlet calls it his fourth studio album. Wikipedia lists it as his third, and this article follows Wikipedia.

Isaiah Rashad Net Worth in 2026

Net worth is an estimate, not a fact. No audited figure exists.  

Why the range is so wide:

1. Nobody publishes his royalties or touring income.
2. Many sites copy each other's old numbers.
3. He lost money during his hiatus, so older estimates run too high.

A fair working range is $500K to $2M. Treat it as a guess.

Isaiah Rashad Family

• Mother: Traci Vance, a hairdresser who raised him.
• Brothers: She has named two other sons, Samuel and Timothy. He told Clash that rebuilding his bond with his brother is a highlight of this era.
• Children: He has three. His first son was born in 2013. His partner details are not public, so this article does not list them.

Want more music biographies? Browse the GMRU Biography section. For an older soul voice from Chicago, see Lou Rawls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How old is Isaiah Rashad in 2026?

A: Isaiah Rashad is 35 years old in 2026. He was born on May 16, 1991, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His age rises by one each May 16.

Q: How tall is Isaiah Rashad?

A: Most listing sites give his height as about 5'6" (168 cm). No label page or major outlet confirms it, so the figure is unverified. Other sites list taller heights without evidence.

Q: What is Isaiah Rashad's net worth?

A: Public estimates range from about $300,000 to $2 million. No audited figure exists, so every number is a guess. Income from streaming, touring and label advances makes any estimate uncertain.

Q: Does Isaiah Rashad have children?

A: Yes, Isaiah Rashad has three children. Public sources do not name them, and this answer does not either. Details about their mothers are not confirmed.

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