L.A. Reid | Bio, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Career

August 04, 2024

L.A. Reid is a well-known American musician, record producer, composer, and author. Reid has also acted as a reality television program judge. He was the CEO and Chairman of Epic Records.

He has also held the positions of chairman and CEO of Island Def Jam Music Group and CEO of Arista Records. Reid co-founded Hitco Music Publishing as well as LaFace Records.

What is the Net Worth of L.A. Reid? Salary, Earnings

LA Reid is a music executive and producer with a net worth of $300 million. He is most known for starting Hitco Entertainment and Hitco Music Publishing, as well as co-founding LaFace Records with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. For many years, he was the chairman and CEO of companies such as Epic Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group.

Where was L.A. Reid born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

Antonio Marquis “L.A.” Reid was born on June 7, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Emma and Antonio M. Reid Sr. LA Reid married Perri “Pebbles” Reid, a music artist, in 1989. They divorced in 1996. In the year 2000, he married Erica Holton. One of their two children is Aaron Reid.

La Reid started high school at Chattahoochee High School. La was in ninth school at the time, and his family had just moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his high school years, he made up his mind to try his hand at music.

Even though no further information on La Reid’s schooling or college life is available, it is apparent that he is a big success in what he decided to pursue, which is music.

Quick Facts

Celebrated Name:	L.A. Reid
Real Name/Full Name:	Antonio Marquis “L.A.” Reid
Gender:	Male
Age:	65 years old
Birth Date:	7 June 1956
Birth Place:	Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.75 m
Weight:	75 kg
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Married
Wife/Spouse (Name):	Erica Reid (m. 2000), Pebbles (m. 1989–1996)
Children:	Yes (Aaron Reid)
Dating/Girlfriend (Name):	N/A
Profession:	American record executive, record producer, A&R representative, and panelist
Net Worth in 2022:	$300 million
Social Media:	Instagram

Is L.A. Reid Single? Relationship

He is a philanthropist who has given to groups like City of Hope. He also helped out at the Art for Life Palm Beach benefit. For his charitable activity, he has garnered various awards, including the UNICEF Spirit of Compassion Award.

How tall is Reid? Weight, Hair Color

L.A. Reid, born on June 7, 1956, will be 65 years old on January 4, 2022. He weighs 75 kg and measures 1.75 meters tall.

How did L.A. Reid start his Professional Career?

L.A. Reid’s career started when he met a drummer from the rock band Pure Essence. After being renamed, it was given the name Essence. In the 1980s, he was a member of the band ‘The Deele’. Before disbanding, it had a smash single called “Two Occasions.”

KANSAS CITY, MO – JUNE 08: L.A. Reid attends “The X-Factor” Kansas City Auditions on June 8, 2012, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1989, he co-founded LaFace Records with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. It immediately became a favorite hangout for a wide range of artists. He then joined with 14’s label at the moment.

The label later published music by Toni Braxton, Outkast, and TLC, among others. In 1996, he established Hitco Publishing Group. He sold LaFace Records to BMG in 2000, which ultimately merged with Arista Records.

He signed Avril Lavigne to his label the following year. Ciara and P! nk were signed shortly after. Reid was appointed CEO of The Island Def Jam Music Group in 2004. He then became an executive producer on Mariah Carey’s ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.’

L.A. Reid has also aided the careers of musicians such as Justin Bieber, Bon Jovi, Rihanna, and Kanye West. He’s also worked on a project with Jennifer Lopez. In 2014, he released Michael Jackson’s ‘Xscape’.

In 2017, he declared his intention to leave his position at Epic Records. L.A. Reid joined the judging panel of ‘The X Factor’ in 2011. His performance placed third in the competition. In 2016, he released a memoir that became a New York Times best-seller.

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