Age, Biography and Wiki
Rufus Blaq (Rufus Tadaryl Moore) was born on 26 August, 1972 in Youngstown, Ohio U.S., is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Rufus Blaq's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
| Popular As |
Rufus Tadaryl Moore |
| Occupation |
Rap artist, singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
26 August 1972 |
| Birthday |
26 August |
| Birthplace |
Youngstown, Ohio U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Rufus Blaq Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Rufus Blaq height not available right now. We will update Rufus Blaq's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rufus Blaq Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rufus Blaq worth at the age of 51 years old? Rufus Blaq’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Rufus Blaq's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Rufus Blaq (born Rufus Tadaryl Moore; 1972) is an American rap artist, singer, songwriter and record producer.
He is most known for his single "Out of Sight (Yo)."
He is also credited as Rufus Moore, Peekaboo, Mr. Blaq, Daddy Blaq, Electric Pretty, and Blaq The Ripper.
Rufus Blaq (nee Rufus Moore) was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on August 26, 1972.
At the age of 17, Rufus moved from Youngstown to Atlanta.
He became a resident act at the nightclub The Phoenix.
In 1993, Blaq started writing for rap groups Kronic (signed to RCA Records and Lil Zane was a member) and hip-hop group Another Bad Creation.
While writing for Cartoon Kaperz, Rufus was introduced to Chad Elliott.
Blaq worked with Elliot on Bobby Brown’s artist, Stylez.
During this time, Rufus Moore transitioned his name to Rufus Blaq.
"Blaq" was to pay homage to his people and the "Q" represents quality.
Blaq has worked with a number of artists including Olivia, Angie Stone, Faith Evans, Destiny's Child, Bow Wow, Omarion, Marques Houston, Young Rome, Salt-n-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Tichina Arnold, and B2K.
In 1997, Rufus had success with Salt-n-Pepa's single "Gitty Up" & "R U Ready" as a songwriter and featured artist.
"Gitty Up" peaked at 31 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart.
Rufus worked with Chad Elliott, along with Al West, to help him produce Rufus' single "Out of Sight (Yo)" also known as "Outta Sight", and was featured on the Motion Picture soundtrack Ride in 1998.
It peaked at 18 on Billboard's Hot 100.
At the time Rufus was signed to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ label, Perspective/A&M Records and soon after he released his 1st debut album "Credentials".
Rufus was a regular performer at club promoter Mark Fleischman's Los Angeles club, Century Club.
In 1998, Rufus's song "Dance For Me" was featured on the motion picture soundtrack How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
The Album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
Rufus achieved his first Top 3 Billboard Hot 100 single in 1999 with Destiny Child's "Jumpin Jumpin".
He co-wrote the hit song with Chad Elliott and Beyonce.
In 2003, Blaq worked with engineer Chris "Tek" O'Ryan, on the You Got Served soundtrack.
Blaq released a mixtape “Electric Pretty”, which was mixed and mastered by Tek's label, Tezenmusic.
His follow-up mixtape “Blaq The Ripper” was released in 2015, featuring producers Easy Mo Bee, Andreao “Fanatik” Heard, Michael Angelo, Chad Elliott, Al West, as well as many featured artists including, MC Lyte, Talib Kweli, Omarion, Young Rome.
This mixtape was also mixed and mastered by Chris "Tek" O'Ryan on his label Tezenmusic.
Additionally, Blaq co-wrote and did vocals on the record "Ten Wife Commandments" on Faith Evans' album featuring the Notorious B.I.G. called “The King and I". Faith Evans was also a featured artist on Blaq's single "Show Me."
Blaq has production, writing and artist credits on Angela Bassett's Lifetime Channel bio-pic Whitney, and the motion picture and soundtrack of Total Frat Movie, which he worked on with Myke Groov.
Blaq and Groov are co-owners of the production company called Project MojoBotz.
In 2020, they released the track 'Medication'.
Blaq's music has also been featured on World of Dance U-Jam, the first format under the World of Dance Fitness umbrella, merging choreography of World of Dance and dance fitness.
Blaq's music has been in rotation with DJ Makaio during World of Dance UnityFest 2020.
The soundtrack to the motion picture "A Familiar Lie" featuring producer/actor Omar Gooding features Rufus' song “God's Grace”.
Rufus' next project is Salt-n-Pepa and new single “Flame On” Feat Mad Lion & KRS 1.
Rufus also gives back to his hometown of Youngstown, OH, by providing guidance in entertainment and music to its citizens, co-hosting a variety show and mentoring aspiring hip-hop stars, like YO5.
Moore has three children, Ryian Alexis Moore, Aviela Miel Jaco, and Patience Royale’ Moore.
