American rapper, Instagram user, and social media influencer John Robert Hill, Jr. His online alias Boonk Gang enjoys greater popularity. His mother was the one who gave him the moniker. He didn’t like it at first, but after deciding to use social media to try to get recognition, he decided to use it as his pseudonym. At first, the majority of his work was rap videos, but later, he added comedic routines to his repertoire. He produced some of the most contentious films that are now available online, inspired by fellow Instagrammer Fatboy SSE. He gained notoriety by robbing shops of food, watches, and other goods while filming the crimes and sharing the videos online. Naturally, his antics attracted the notice of the authorities, and he was required to serve a brief sentence in jail. He released his first mixtape, titled “Dat Boonk Gang Shit,” in March 2018. He is well known for stirring up controversy, and he once made headlines for sharing a full-on sex tape with a girl on social media.
Boonk’s Increased Fame
Boonk Gang got his first job when he was 18 years old. It happened in a Popeye’s Chicken eatery. He spent any free time he had at the time creating comedic sketches. He would receive about 2000 views per video. His then-girlfriend was not at all encouraging of his efforts and frequently told him that he would be a failure. Boonk as a result removed all of his earlier Facebook postings. He eventually ended his relationship with the woman and returned to Miami to live with his mother.
He was inspired by the life of former quarterback Michael Vick when he was playing sports as a kid. He names Trippie Redd, Tee Grizzley, Blac Youngsta, and YFN Lucci as his musical influences. But what really captivated him was Fatboy SSE’s professional life. He realized Fatboy also wanted to be a rapper. Boonk made the decision to promote his music on social media after feeling encouraged.
Since he already used Facebook and did not like Snapchat, he ultimately chose Instagram. Soon after he signed up for the platform, he saw a gradual increase in the number of his followers. He once asked his fans to recommend something they had never seen before during a live session with them in Wendy’s restaurant. He was instructed to rob a fast food establishment. He actually did that. His prior employment, Popeye’s Chicken, was his first target. He stole meals from other fast food places, and watches, including a fake Rolex, money, and other items throughout the subsequent years.
Because of his mischief, he was detained multiple times. He was detained by the Miami police in May 2017 for stealing donuts from a Dunkin Donuts location. He was charged with burglary and small-time theft, and the presiding judge gave him probation. Boonk was also detained in September 2017 and March 2018 on suspicion of having illegal drugs and assault weapons. His Instagram account was deleted in July 2018 after he shared footage of himself engaging in sexual activity.
On Boonk, a video game was created. ‘Boonk Gang: The Video Game’ was launched in September 2017. He released his debut extended play, “Dat Boonk Gang Shit,” on March 18, 2018. It had 12 tracks and was independently released.
Boonk’s Individual Life
Boonk Gang was born on August 3, 1996, to parents John Robert Hill, Sr., and Simona Ariella Faust in Jacksonville, Florida. When his father was 21 years old and his mother was 16, he was born. They eventually split up, though, and married different people. Boonk has eight siblings from his father and six from his mother, totaling fourteen siblings.
Simona later wed Dirk Marshal William, Jr., who was Boonk’s father figure throughout his childhood. His mother gave him the moniker Boonk at the time of his birth because she thought it was slang for cocaine-laced marijuana. Years later, once he rose to fame, the phrase took on a new significance: making a scene while stealing items from a business before fleeing the location where the items were stolen.
He played baseball and football as a young athlete who had athletic aspirations. He also developed an interest in rapping at this time and began creating music. He participated in baseball, football, and track at his private Christian school.
The cancer claimed his stepfather when he was 14 years old. Following this, the family moved to Clermont, a town close to Orlando, but they did not remain there for a long time. He made his debut song recording at the age of 15. Boonk got involved in criminal activity as well. He had to rob people to survive since his financial position was so dire. Boonk did not receive a diploma from high school. Instead, he merely got a completion certificate. His mother kicked him out of the house when he reached 18. A son named Boonk was born in the first or second half of 2018.
Estimated Net Worth
A rapper from Jacksonville, Florida, Boonk Gang is 21 years old and has an estimated net worth of $750,000.