Kountry Wayne Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Kountry Wayne’s Net Worth: What Is It?

With a net worth of $5 million, Kountry Wayne is a well-known American comedian, actor, and content creator. His original digital sketches frequently feature a variety of artists, including Ludacris, Mike Epps, and Lamar Odom. Aside from his internet fame, he has produced and appeared in the film “Strange Love,” as well as various shows and films like “Praise This,” “I Love Us,” and “Wild ‘N Out.”

Background

Born Dewayne Colley on December 9, 1987, in Millen, Georgia, Kountry Wayne grew up in a low-income family in a rural town. At the tender age of 11, he lost his mother. By the time he finished high school, he had already become a father. In search of financial support, he was drawn into the street life of Millen, which included drug dealing. This lifestyle often led to confrontations with law enforcement and ultimately resulted in a prolonged prison sentence due to a felony charge. After serving his time, Wayne was determined to turn his life around. Despite the challenges of having a felony on his record, he opted to pursue a career in entertainment, visiting comedy clubs in Atlanta to learn from other entertainers. Additionally, he sought success by reading various books and managed to secure a bank loan from a compassionate bank officer despite his bad credit. Influences such as Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor shaped his early comedic style.

Professional Journey

By 2014, Wayne observed that many successful Atlanta comedians were sharing short videos on the now-defunct Vine app. He joined the platform in October 2014 and began posting his own comedic skits. Influenced by talents like DC Young Fly, Philip Hudson, King Bach, and Emmanuel Hudson, he focused on storytelling—a niche that lacked content from other comedians.

This strategy helped Wayne build a fan base, leading to recognition from major stars such as Nick Cannon. He made his television debut in September 2018 on MTV’s battle rap improv series “Wild ‘N Out,” created and hosted by Cannon. That same year, he released a comedy album titled “Help Is On The Way,” which showcased clean comedy and was accompanied by a national theater tour of the same name produced by Live Nation.

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As his popularity soared, by 2021, he earned a spot on Variety magazine’s “10 Comics to Watch” list. In 2022, he performed at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, California, during the Netflix Joke Festival.

In June 2022, Wayne co-hosted the reality show “I Love Us” alongside Kym Whitley on BET+. Following that, in May 2023, he recorded his first one-hour comedy special,

“A Woman’s Prayer,” which debuted on Netflix later that same year, took place in Washington, D.C. In this special, he contemplates various subjects including gender dynamics, fatherhood, and religion. Additionally, that year, Wayne released his debut book, “Help is On the Way.” This book chronicles Wayne’s life experiences, detailing the numerous challenges he faced and triumphed over on his journey to success. It offers readers insights on taking bold steps, having faith in God, and achieving financial prosperity.

Personal Life

With five different women, Wayne is the father of three sons and seven daughters. His children’s names are Temar, Melissa, Honest, Christiana, Taylor, Aliyah, Keyomi, Zaria, Malia, and Tony. He became a father for the first time at 17 with his high school sweetheart, followed by another child at 18, and yet another at 19.

From 2017 until 2019, Wayne was married to a woman named Gena. The couple separated and subsequently divorced after Gena discovered Wayne’s infidelity. He has also been associated romantically with Jess Hilarious, a fellow comedian.

Staying sober and avoiding smoking, Wayne adheres to a vegan lifestyle. He has a passion for car collecting and owns a fuchsia Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan. A devoted fan of professional sports, he particularly supports the Dallas Cowboys.

Monthly Child Support

During an interview in January 2024, Kountry Wayne asserted that his monthly expenditures for supporting his 10 children amount to $200,000.