EST Gee, born as George Albert Stone III is one of the rising stars in the American rap scene. Known for his catchy lyrics, EST Gee quickly made a name for himself in the industry.
After signing with Yo Gotti’s record label, CMG (Collective Music Group) in 2021, he released his fifth mixtape, Bigger Than Life or Death, which reached number seven on the Billboard 200 chart. This marked a major turning point in his career.
With several chart-topping hits and collaborations with other artists, EST Gee has captured the attention of both fans and critics. If you are curious to know more about his journey, you will find the details in this post.
Early Life
George Albert Stone III aka EST Gee was born on 11th May 1994, in Louisville, Kentucky. He grew up in the Southside area of the city, which was marked by poverty, crime, and violence. His parents are Sheila and George Stone.
After finishing high school at St. Xavier in 2012, he attended Indiana State University, where he studied communications. After spending two years there, he transferred to Sac City College. Sometimes later, he took another transfer and joined Stephen F. Austin University. Despite changing colleges multiple times, he dropped out in 2016.
Career
EST Gee’s music career began in 2017 when he started uploading songs on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube. At the time, he went by the stage name “Big Gee” before settling on EST Gee.
His early music contained raw, street-inspired lyrics, which helped him gain a loyal following. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that he started gaining broader attention. In the same year, EST Gee released two mixtapes, including Die Bloody and El Toro. This helped him grab the attention of a wider audience.
EST Gee’s breakthrough arrived in 2020, the year he dropped his mixtape Ion Feel Nun. Around this time, he began receiving co-signs from major artists like Yo Gotti. After signing with Yo Gotti’s record label, things started to accelerate for EST Gee.
In 2021, EST Gee released his most successful project, Bigger Than Life or Death. The album debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and featured collaborations with big names like Young Thug, Lil Baby, and Future.
Personal Life
Talking about EST Gee’s personal life, he lost his mother in 2020 to leukaemia. A week after his mother’s demise, his brother was killed in a shootout in Louisville. Needless to say, the deaths of his mother and brother had a strong impact on his life.
EST Gee faced some legal troubles in 2016 when he was arrested on drug-related charges. He also survived a shooting in 2019 when he was hit multiple times in a drive-by attack.
Net Worth
As of 2024, EST Gee’s net worth stands at $4 million. Much of his wealth comes from his music career, including record sales, streaming, and touring. In addition to his music earnings, EST Gee has also earned money through brand endorsements and collaborations with other artists.
