American music industry executive and multimedia producer Andre O’Neal Harrell was famous for launching several famous musicians. He was well-known for founding the famous, Uptown Records, which helped numerous musicians of the country and executives to launch their bright careers. Sean “Diddy” Combs, an unpaid intern to vice president in a few years, was found by Harrell at Uptown.
Andre Harrell Biography And Net Worth
| Net Worth $50 million |
| Full Name Andre O’Neal Harrell |
| Birth Date September 26, 1960 |
| Died May 7, 2020 |
| Birthplace New York City, U.S. |
| Profession Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Rapper, Music executive |
| Spouse Wendy Credle |
Andre Harrell Early Life
On September 1960, Andre Harrell was born in Harlem, New York. Together with his high school buddy Quadie Campbell, Harrell founded the hip-hop group, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In 1978, Harrell earned his high school diploma from Charles Evans Hughes. He attended Baruch College, switched to Lehman College, and declared communications and business management as his majors to pursue a career as a newscaster. He dropped out in his third year and began working at a nearby radio station.
Andre Harrell Career Beginnings
Andre met Russell Simmons, who had recently started Def Jam Records, in 1983, and was given a job opportunity. He ultimately chose to divide Lyor Cohen’s $200 weekly starting wage with him to entice him to join the team. Andre worked his way up the ranks of Simmons’ Rush Communications, finally rising to the position of vice president and general manager. Harrell quit Def Jam after a few years of employment there and started his own record company, Uptown Records.
Andre Harrell Success
Sean “Puffy” Combs was allegedly discovered and signed by Harrell. Mary J. Blige spontaneously covered Anita Baker’s “Caught Up in the Rapture” in 1988 in a mall recording booth. Harrell received a label offer from MCA Music Entertainment Group in 1988. In 1992, MCA gave Harrell a multimedia deal that included film and television ventures after he had several commercial successes. Strictly Business, a feature film, and New York Under Cover, a popular police drama on FOX, was created by them.
Uptown Records was renamed Uptown Enterprises by Harrell and works for Universal Pictures and Universal Television featured its records. Harrell joined Motown Records in 1995 and served as CEO until 1997. Harrell served as the CEO of the Atlantic Records-distributed label Harrell Records. To promote the debut of their new talents Hamilton Park and Netta Brielle, he teamed up with the burgeoning Atlanta-based production business L7 Entertainment.
Harrell Wife
He reportedly married Laurieann Gibson, a Canadian choreographer, while leading a hidden lifestyle. Additionally, Harrell and Wendy Credle, Harrell’s ex-wife, and a music attorney had a son together, Gianni Credle-Harrell.
Andre Net Worth
He had an estimated net worth of $50 million at the time of his demise on 26 September 1960. He worked in the music industry for a long time and he has a respectable income from his profession, but he keeps his pay in the shadows.
Harrel Death
On May 7, 2020, Harrell passed away in his West Hollywood, California, home at the age of 59. Harrell’s ex-wife Wendy Credle claimed that in the years before his passing, he had been dealing with heart issues.
