From Scammer to Stacks: Guapdad 4000 Opened a Restaurant in His Hometown

The Breakdown: Oakland rapper Guapdad 4000 has wasted no time building his massive net worth. The MC went from scamming people to racking up his own dough. Here is how he did it!

Rapper Guapdad 4000 is proof that internet fame can turn into financial success. He was born in Oakland, Calif., and his upbringing was much different from his life now. He told The Ringer that his parents turned to crime to make ends meet. While in high school, he began scamming himself, though he has not divulged specifics about his operation. He also started a group called the YBs, taking on the alias YB Keem, with dreams of making enough money to fund a solo rap career.

Guapdad ultimately turned to platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, captivating audiences with humorous content that often drew from his personal experiences and charismatic persona. His digital presence not only garnered a substantial following but also served as a springboard for his music career.

These days, Guapdad is a bonafide star, and his net worth has grown significantly. Here’s a look at the rapper’s fortune, which he built in a short time.

According to Fully Net Worth, Guapdad 4000’s net worth sits at around $500,000. The database credits the entertainer’s music and creative projects as his primary sources of income. Guapdad has been in the rap game since 2017 when he released Scamboy Color. A few years later, he collaborated with J. Cole on the Grammy-nominated compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III, featuring on tracks like "Costa Rica" and "Wells Fargo."

That same year, he released his debut studio album, Dior Deposits, which included collaborations with artists like Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy, and Tory Lanez.

In 2021, Guapdad released 1176, an album deeply rooted in his personal history and cultural identity. The project delves into his experiences growing up in a multicultural environment, reflecting his Filipino and African-American heritage.

Guapdad has also ventured into acting, with a role in the upcoming psychological horror film Him, produced by Jordan Peele and directed by Justin Tipping. Set to release in September 2025, the film explores the intense world of football and features a packed cast including Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, and Julia Fox.

Guapdad 4000, in collaboration with local food influencer BayAreaFoodz, has launched a new eatery named Hyphy Burger in West Oakland. The menu features signature items such as the Hyphy Burger, comprised two beef patties, American cheese, pickles, onions, and a special "you feel me" sauce, all served on a potato bun.

Guapdad 4000 shared on social media, sharing photos of his new burger spot. "Me and my brother really opened up a restaurant ahahahaha,” he wrote. “I designed everything top to bottom too. It’s in my hood, West Oakland. We’ve hired and trained black youth [and] a felon. If you’re in The Bay Area, slide [through].”