Worth Ronting

Worth Ronting (b. 1974) is a rapper, record producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur from Benry, Beldonia. Ronting is known for explosive lyrics about current issues, an intense performing style and a clean image, never once having been charged with any sort of crime. His rivalry with fellow Beldonian rapper Andrew Flood is legendary. Ronting has also served as a judge on Nation States X-Factor

Early Life
Ronting was born in the Benry ghetto in 1974. He attended Parkwood Elementary School as a young child and Calvin Marring High School when he was older. At the age of sixteen, he dropped out in order to make some money to help support his family. He was discovered by Murray Gates and signed to the record label when he was seventeen.

Early Career and Street Born (1991-1993)
Ronting was promoted and helped out on other rapper's albums for a couple of years before finally getting the green light to make his own album. In June of 1992, Street Born, his debut album was released without much fanfare. However, sales gained steam when several veterans of rap praised Ronting's lyrics and performing style. The album peaked at number 3 on the Beldonian Album Charts (BAC) and number 1 on the Beldonian Hip Hop Album Charts (BHHAC). The single "Slow Down" peaked at number 9 on the Beldonian Top 100 (BT100). He was nominated for best new artist at the Beldonian Music Awards.

Second Hope Street (1994-1996)
Soon after going on tour, Ronting began making his next album, Second Hope Street. The album reached number one on the BAC and BHHAC and was nominated for best album and won best hip hop album at the Beldonian Music Awards; the single "Dalembert's Wisdom" reached number one on the BT100 and won the BMA for best song and best hip hop song. It was during this time that Ronting got into a series of heated rap battles with Andrew Flood, who Ronting originally criticized for being a bad role model to younger kids.

Worth Records and Producing (1997-2000)
When his contract with Gates Recording expired, Ronting left the company to start his own record company. He named in Worth Records. It was during this time that he began to recruit younger rappers, collaborate with veterans and build his many companies. Ronting worked with Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Matt Davidson, and many others. He also built his sports bar, apparrel and sunglasses companies.