Watkin Tudor Jones

Date of Birth: September 26, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Watkin Tudor Jones, also known by his stage name Ninja, is a prominent South African rapper, producer, and actor, best known as a member of the rap-rave group Die Antwoord. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jones has been a significant figure in the South African music scene since the 1990s. He started his career with the band Max Normal, which evolved into MaxNormal.TV, before forming Die Antwoord in 2008 with Yolandi Visser and DJ Hi-Tek. Die Antwoord gained international fame for their unique blend of hip-hop, rave, and zef culture, a South African counter-culture movement. Jones is known for his theatrical stage presence, controversial lyrics, and distinctive visual style.

5 Interesting Facts about Watkin Tudor Jones

1. Watkin Tudor Jones initially pursued a career in fine arts before transitioning to music.

2. He has appeared in several films, including the sci-fi movie “Chappie” directed by Neill Blomkamp.

3. Jones and Yolandi Visser have a daughter together named Sixteen Jones.

4. Die Antwoord’s debut album “SOS” was released for free online, leading to a massive viral success.

5. Jones has been involved in multiple collaborative projects and alter-egos throughout his career, including The Constructus Corporation and The Original Evergreen.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Watkin Tudor Jones

1. “I think it’s important to be true to yourself and not try to be someone you’re not.”

2. “Our music is not for everyone, and that’s okay. We create what we love.”

3. “Art is about expressing what’s inside of you, whether people like it or not.”

4. “We’re not here to fit in; we’re here to stand out.”

5. “Zef is about being yourself, unapologetically.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Watkin Tudor Jones achieved a net worth of approximately $10 million.

Children

Watkin Tudor Jones has a daughter named Sixteen Jones with his Die Antwoord bandmate Yolandi Visser. Sixteen Jones has also appeared in several of Die Antwoord’s music videos and has shown an interest in pursuing a career in the creative arts.