Skrillex Net Worth 2023; Real Name, Girlfriend, Songs & Biography

Who is Skrillex?

Sonny John Moore, professionally known as Skrillex, is a famous American DJ and music producer. In 2014, he joined the post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer. Skrillex ceased production of the album. He started his first tour as a solo artist in 2007. He has produced highly successful tracks for other artists like Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Diplo. Skrillex received five awards at the 54th Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. In 2023, Skrillex net worth is around $70 million.

Real Name:	Sonny John Moore
Date of birth:	January 15, 1988
Age:	36 years old
Height:	5 feet 4 inches
Birthplace:	Los Angeles, California United States
Nationality:	American
Wife/Spouse:	N/A
Girlfriend/Dating:	Ellie Goulding (2012)
Profession:	DJ, Music Producer
Skrillex Net Worth 2023:	$50 Million approx.

Early Life

He is known professionally as Skrillex, but his birth name is Sonny John Moore. Sonny John Moore was born on January 15, 1988 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Moore lives in the Highland Park neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles but grew up in the Forest Hill neighborhood of San Francisco when he was 2 years old.

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Moore’s parents were Scientologists. Francis Moore and Scott Moore were his parents. His mother died in 2015.

He was adopted at birth by family friends of his biological parents. When he was 12 years old, the family moved back to his birthplace Northeast Los Angeles. Moore attends punk gigs in a Mexican American neighborhood in East and South Los Angele.

Education:

In the Forest Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, Moore attended elementary school. When he was 9 and 10, Moore attended a boarding school in the Mojave Desert, LV. But he comes back to Northern California.

Moore enrolled in a private academy school specializing in arts; the school used some of L. Ron Hubbard’s teachings. But later, he was home-schooled on the 14th due to bullying. He learned he was adopted when he was 16th and dropped out of the program in 2004.

Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

Moore has cited Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, and the Doors. He stated in an online interview that he is a longtime fan of Wrap, a label whose roster includes notable electronic artists such as Aphex Twin and Square Pusher.

In a 2015 documentary about French electronic music duo Draft Punk, Moore said he was first exposed to electronic music dance.

Moore dated American Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding in the year 2012. He explained that music consumes most of the time he could theoretically devote to religion.

Age, Height, and Weight

Currently, Moore is 36 years old. He has a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall. He has a weight of 64 kg.

Professional Career

In 2004, Skrillex contacted Matt Good of From First to Last about playing guitar for the band on their debut album. Moore sang by three studio producers, Derrick Thomas, Eric Dale, and McHale Butler, and was then made lead singer with good playing guitar.

In June 2004, Epitaph Records released the band’s first full-length record with their bandmate. After two successful tours, they began recording their second album, Heroine, with producer Ross Robinson.

 

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The album was released in 2006 in Epitaph. With high record sales once again, Moore started facing vocal problems but got a successful vocal surgical procedure.

Skrillex announced he had left From First to Last to pursue a solo career. Moore launched a Myspace page displaying three demos. After months of releasing demos via Myspace, Moore played on the Team Sleep Tour with a full band.

The tour also featured supporting acts Monster in the Machine and Strata. In 2008, Alternative Press Magazine announced the second annual AP Tour with:

• All Time Low
• The Rocket Summer
• The Matches
• Forever the Sickest Kids.
• Sonny Moore

The tour started in Houston, Texas, on the 14th of March and went through North America, ending in Cleveland, Ohio, on the 2nd of May, with most shows sold out. In 2009, Moore released Gypsyhook, a digital Ep that featured three songs and four remixes.

He toured with Hollywood Undead in 2009, performing under the band Sonny and the Blood Monkeys. In 2008, he began producing and performing under the alias Skrillex clubs in Los Angeles.

In 2010, Moore released his official Skrillex debut Ep My Name Is Skrillex, as a free download. In 2011, More Monsters and Sprites was released on the Beat port, an EP consisting of three original tracks.

The same year, Moore released a Rock n Roll music video on his official YouTube page. In 2012, Moore formed Dog Blood with Boys Noize. Their single debut consisting of the songs Next Order and Middle Finger was released on 12th August. Moore collaborated with K-pop girl group 4Minute.

The first track, Hate, was composed and arranged by Skrillex. Moore, Poo Bear, and Hikaru Utada collaborated in 2019 for the song Face My Fears, an opening song for the video game Kingdom Heart 3.

Awards and Achievements:

• In 2012, Moore won the Award for Best Dance Recording, Best Dance/Electronica Album, Best Remixed Recording, and Non-Classical for the nominee Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites and Benny Benassi featuring Gary Go- “Cinema (Skrillex Remix)” respectively.
• In 2013, he won Best Dance Recording, Best Dance/Electronica Album, and Best Remixed Recording Non-classical for the nominee Bangarang and Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix), respectively.
• In 2016, Skrillex won Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album awards for the nominee Where Are U Now and Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack U with Diplo, respectively.
• In 2012, he won the Best Visual Effects award for the nominee Frist of the Year (Equinox).
• In 2013, Moore won the award for Best Visual Effects for the nominee of A Break a Sweat.

Amazing Facts and Hobbies

• Skrillex used to wear many piercings.
• DJ owns a record label named OWSLA.
• Moore’s parent practices Scientology but he doesn’t follow them because most of his time is consumed with music.
• When he was a kid, he attended a boarding school in California.
• Moore sold his demos and included a DIY drawing.
• He delayed his album’s release because his laptop was stolen from his hotel room in 2011.
• In 2012, he dated singer Ellie Goulding but broke up several months later.

Social Media Links

Skrillex loves to share his pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He created the self-titled YouTube channel “Skrillex” on Apr 7, 2010, with 20 million subscribers and more than 6.3 billion views. Skrillex continuously shares his activities on social platforms to engage his fans. He has 10.7 million followers on Instagram. He is a famous celebrity and is widely followed on social media. Skrillex’s Net Worth in 2023 is $70 Million.

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Skrillex Net Worth 2023 / Skrillex’s Salary / Income

Skrillex’s Net Worth is around $70 million. He earns his net worth from his professional DJ career. He also earns money as a music producer. Skrillex also makes money through brand promotions, endorsements, and sponsorships.

Skrillex also earns wealth from his self-titled YouTube channel, with more than 20 million followers and more than 6.3 billion views.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the date of birth of Skrillex?

Sonny John Moore is born on January 15, 1988 in Los Angeles, California United States.

• Is Moore married?

According to a recent update, Moore is not married yet.

• What is the current net worth of Moore?

Moore has current Net Worth is around $50 million approx.

• What is Skrillex’s real name?

Skrillex real name is Sonny John Moore.

• What is Skrillex famous for?

Skrillex has won eight Grammy Awards and holds the world record for most Grammys won by an Electronic Dance Music artist.