Musician Hobo Johnson Net Worth and Income Sources

Hobo Johnson Net Worth at a glance

Hobo Johnson has an estimated net worth of ~$1 million. This was estimated by looking at revenue from his YouTube channel and his music career. 

Hobo Johnson is an American singer and YouTuber. He is known for being the lead vocalist of the band Hobo Johnson and the LoveMakers. He has released several studio albums and has been professionally performing since 2015. He usually uploads his music videos and podcasts on his YouTube channel. 

However, the bulk of his wealth is from singing and touring. 

How Much Money Does Hobo Johnson Make? 

Frank Lopes Jr. also known as Hobo Johnson makes an estimated $44,800 every year according to Social Blade[1]. 

It is difficult to estimate Hobo Johnson’s net worth from this. There is very sparse information on his music contracts, brand deals, or sponsorships.

Hobo Johnson Net Worth:  Hobo Johnson joking about meeting a Jeff Bezos lookalike at the Capitol. Credit: Instagram @hobojohnson
Hobo Johnson Net Worth: Hobo Johnson joking about meeting a Jeff Bezos lookalike at the Capitol. Credit: Instagram @hobojohnson

How Does Hobo Johnson Make Money?

Hobo Johnson only two public sources of income. The first is his profession as a singer and vocalist of the band Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers. The second is his YouTube channel. His brand deals, music contracts, and payouts from his music career are kept secret as is usual. 

Hobo Johnson Net Worth: Hobo Johnson with his family in his car. Credit: Instagram @hobojohnson
Hobo Johnson Net Worth: Hobo Johnson with his family in his car. Credit: Instagram @hobojohnson

Income Source 1: Music Career

Hobo Johnson is the lead vocalist for Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers. He makes money through his studio albums[2] and contracts and touring throughout the country of the United States. 

However, there is very little, if any, information available online about those deals. 

Income Source 2: YouTube Channel

According to Social Blade, Hobo Johnson earns upto $44,800 from his YouTube channel every year[1]. This is through ad revenue since he doesn’t put original content like vlogs, or videos on his YouTube channel unless they’re related to his music.  

Hobo Johnson-YouTube ChannelSubscribersViewsEst. Earnings
Main Channel-Hobo Johnson [11]755K117,306,893$44,800
Hobo Johnson Net Worth: Hobo Johnson recording in his studio. Credit: Instagram @hobojohnson
Hobo Johnson Net Worth: Hobo Johnson recording in his studio. Credit: Instagram @hobojohnson

The most popular video on Hobo Johnson & The LoveMakers – Peach Scone [NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2018]:


Hobo Johnson’s Early Life and Career

Hobo Johnson was born “Frank Lopes Jr.” on December 22, 1994, in Northern California[3]. He began performing and singing at an early age. He gravitated to hip-hop music. He first performed at age 15 and created the identity of “Homeless Johnson”. He further shortened the name to “Hobo Johnson”. 

At the age of 19, he was kicked out of his home by his father and stepmother, an incident that inspired his stage name[4]. He continued living in his car for some time. He worked at a pizza restaurant in Sacramento for a little while[5], but then quit to pursue music full time. 

Hobo Johnson counts the Sacramento Kings sports team as one of his inspirations. He has mentioned them multiple times in his lyrics. He even has a song called “Sacramento Kings Anthem (We’re Not That Bad)”[6]. 

He released his first album in 2015 and called it “Hobo Johnsons 94 Corolla”, after the car he lived in[7]. He also uploaded recordings on his YouTube channel subtitled “Live from Oak Park”. He has released several studio albums since including “The Rise of Hobo Johnson”, “The Fall of Hobo Johnson”, and “Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase”. 

In 2018, he entered the Tiny Desk Contest. His music video for the song “Peach Scone” went viral and gathered over 20 million views. However, he didn’t win the contest[8]. 

His band toured North America multiple times since he first released his album. He has also won several Sacramento Area Music Awards[9]. 


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Hobo Johnson Biography 

Legal Name/Birth NameFrank Lopes Jr.
Net Worth$2 million
PseudonymsHomeless Johnson, Hobo Johnson
Source of WealthMusic, Vocalist
Date of BirthDecember 22, 1994 (age 27)
Place of Birth California, US
Nationality American
GenderMale
Height196 cm (6 ft, 5 in)
Weight75 kg 
ReligionChristian
EthnicityPortuguese-American
Marital StatusSingle
Partner/WifeAshley
ChildrenN/A
Names of ChildrenN/A

Frequently Asked Questions About Hobo Johnson 

What Do People Love About Hobo Johnson? 

Hobo Johnson creates quirky, and affable hip-hop which is why he’s built up a loyal audience. People love his unique style and peppy personality[10].  

Why is Hobo Johnson Called Hobo Johnson?

Hobo Johnson was kicked out of his home when he was 19 and he slept in his car for a long time. That’s why he came up with the name Homeless Johnson and then shortened it to Hobo Johnson[11]. 

Sources

[1] https://socialblade.com/youtube/channel/UCjus_m-QBq80mbhTfL953fA

[2] https://www.discogs.com/artist/6119368-Hobo-Johnson

[3] https://www.capradio.org/news/insight-music/2017/06/30/insightmusic-063017c/?__cf_chl_tk=PLQFBNIRxMKsVQDssATIBeleAuCii8aAh39Hu1cchrI-1644583684-0-gaNycGzNCL0

[4] https://studybreaks.com/culture/music/hobo-johnson-homeless-kid-turned-into-viral-musician/

[5] https://www.hard8workinggroup.com/artists/hobojohnson

[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L1mD-tgoE4

[7] https://soundcloud.com/hobo_johnson/hobo-johnsons-94-corolla

[8] https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2019/09/17/761233630/hobo-johnsons-journey-from-homelessness-to-a-major-label-contract

[9] http://www.capradio.org/news/insight-music/2017/06/30/insightmusic-063017c/

[10] https://www.blindpigmusic.com/calendar#!/events/1797

[11] https://www.sactownmag.com/the-fall-rise-of-hobo-johnson/


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