Rodney King was born on April 2, 1965 in Sacramento, CA. His life changed drastically in 1991 when he was involved in a high-speed chase with the LAPD police officers. At the conclusion of the chase, King was subjected to an excessive beating by the officers, which sparked the 1992 LA riots and brought attention to police brutality and racial injustice.

Age, Biography and Wiki

💰 Net worth: $1.25 Million

Rodney King, born on April 2, 1965, in Sacramento, CA, has an estimated net worth of $1.25 million as of 2024. He gained prominence when he became a central figure in one of the most controversial cases of police brutality in American history. In 1991, his brutal beating by Los Angeles police officers was caught on video and sparked widespread outrage and protests. Despite being awarded a settlement in a civil lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, King faced numerous personal challenges throughout his life. Nonetheless, his net worth stands as a testament to his resilience and continued relevance.

About

At the conclusion of a high-speed chase, he suffered an excessive beating at the hands of LAPD police officers, which catalyzed the 1992 LA riots. 

Before Fame

He stole $200 during a robbery and was caught, convicted, and sentenced to two years behind bars, although he only served one and was released in December of 1990. 

Trivia

His famous quote was "Can we all get along?"

Family Life

He was married to Danetta Lyles from 1985 to 1988 and Crystal Waters from 1989 until 1996. He was also in a relationship with Cynthia Kelley from 2010 until his death. He had three daughters. His parents were Ronald King and Odessa King. 

Associated With

He was in an episode of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in October of 2008. 

Some Rodney King images

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