Monster Kody Net Worth
Kody Scott, more popularly known as Monster or “Sanyika Shakur,” passed away at age 57 from suffering a stroke.
He was a member of the LA-based Eight Tray Gangster Crips gang and earned his nickname at 13 after beating and stomping on an attempted robbery victim. Subsequently reformed while imprisoned and joined the Republic of New Afrika movement.
Early Life and Education
Kody DeJohn Scott was best known by his former street name of Monster; a member of LA-based gang Eight Tray Gangster Crips he earned this moniker while still in school by beating and stomping a robbery victim into unconsciousness. Following time in prison he changed his ways, eventually reforming and writing Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member (1993).
During his time in prison, he met and befriended Tupac Shakur, and even interviewed Death Row Records founder Suge Knight for Vibe magazine; both meetings are credited as helping him overcome drug use addiction.
Meri Brown is estimated to have amassed an estimated net worth of $850,000 due to her work on LulaRoe and as part of Kody’s first wife Meri, as well as owning a bed and breakfast in Utah.
Professional Career
Kody Scott was known by his street name Monster when he was an underage gang member of Eight Tray Gangster Crips in Los Angeles. After assaulting and beating an underage robbery victim into unconsciousness, his nickname soon followed him into jail where he claimed to have reformatted and joined Republic of New Afrika movement before publishing Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member (1993).
He became involved with numerous violent criminal activities during his lifetime and shot one victim; narrowly escaping death on multiple occasions and serving multiple prison sentences before ultimately accepting Islam and becoming an activist, writer, and counselor; eventually dying at age 57 while camping out along the San Luis River Trail in Oceanside, California.
Achievement and Honors
Sanyika Shakur, better known by his previous moniker Monster Kody, was an eight Tray Gangster Crips member from Los Angeles who became notorious for beating opponents and robbing them during his time there. While imprisoned he decided to adopt the Republic of New Afrika movement; later writing an autobiography entitled Monster An Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member published by Penguin Books in 1993.
Following his passing, several rappers, such as Vince Staples and Glasses Malone, paid their respects. Additionally, he was well-known animal trainer who shared photos and videos from wildlife parks on both Instagram and TikTok.
He owned Das Hundhaus Firearms and could often be found at gun shows. Additionally, he served as president of his family’s business and operated a bed and breakfast in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Personal Life
Sanyika Shakur, commonly referred to by his nickname Monster Kody, co-founded the Northern 83G Crips and later transitioned into authorship and social activism. He died aged 57 while living in a homeless encampment in California.
In his book, he detailed four steps that crime perpetrators take to become more dangerous, such as initial violent performances being provoked, violent personal revolt occurring against these performances, publication of said performances and subsequent reputation-building.
The news of a prominent gangbanger’s passing has sent shockwaves through society and many have taken to social media to express their sorrow at his passing. His legacy will live on through his wife and children he left behind.
Net Worth
Sanyika Shakur, more commonly known by his nickname of Monster Kody, passed away at 57. Originally a member of Los Angeles’ Eight Trap Gangster Crips gang, his life became marred with violence and criminal activity before eventually turning his life around in prison by writing an autobiography about himself, joining Republic of New Afrika movement, and becoming a successful author.
He was also well-known as an animal trainer on social media for sharing pictures of his encounters with tigers and other wild animals he trained, such as Vince Staples and Glasses Malone rappers.
Fans of TLC’s series “Sister Wives” often question how Jenelle Brown and Christine Meri make money; most work outside the home; however, a select few like them manage their own businesses such as Jenelle.
