Yolandi Visser Biography: Age, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Movie, Songs, Movies, Full name

Yolandi Visser is a South African rapper noted for her distinct style and enthralling live performances.

She rose to prominence alongside her companion Ninja as the female vocalist in the rap-rave combo Die Antwoord.

Yolandi has emerged as a notable character in alternative hip-hop and electronic music scenes thanks to her unusual appearance and passionate stage presence.

Profile

• Full name: Anri du Toit
• Nickname: Yolandi Visser
• Date of birth: December 1, 1984
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, music video director
• Height: 1.56 m
• Parents: Reverend Ben du Toit (adoptive father)
• Siblings: Leon
• Partner: Ninja
• Children: 2
• Relationship status: Dating
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life & Education

Yolandi Visser, born Anri du Toit on December 1, 1984, was adopted as a baby by Reverend Ben du Toit and his wife.

She grew up with an adoptive older brother named Leon, who sadly passed away in 2015. Yolandi had a challenging upbringing and often felt she needed to fit in.

She describes herself as a rebellious teenager, getting into fights and embracing a punk identity.

At 16, Yolandi was sent to a boarding school called Menlopark High School, which was nine hours away from her family’s home.

At this school, she felt she could truly express herself among like-minded individuals who appreciated creativity and the arts.

This environment allowed her to blossom and discover her passion for music and performance.

Personal Life

Yolandi Visser has had a significant romantic relationship with her Die Antwoord bandmate, Ninja (Watkin Tudor Jones).

They have a daughter together, born in 2005. In addition to her biological child, Yolandi adopted three children, two in 2010 and one in 2015.

She keeps her personal life relatively private, and further details about her romantic history and current relationship status are unavailable.

Controversy

Yolandi Visser and Ninja have faced controversy throughout their career, including allegations of a physical altercation with Hercules and Love Affair founder Andy Butler in 2012.

There have also been recent allegations of physical and sexual abuse made against Yolandi and Ninja by an individual named Tokkie (born Gabriel du Preez) in April 2022.

It is important to note that these allegations are still being investigated and have not been proven.

Career

Yolandi Visser’s career in the music industry began when she was asked to lend her vocals to The Constructors Corporation, a project by Watkin Tudor Jones.

She was credited as Anica the Snuffling, and the band released their debut album, “The Ziggurat,” in 2003.

She then joined the South African ‘corporate’ hip-hop group MaxNormal.TV, taking on the persona of Max Normal’s assistant and using the stage name Yolandi Visser. The group released their debut album, “Good Morning South Africa,” in 2008.

Yolandi’s most notable work comes from her involvement with the rap-rave group Die Antwoord, which she co-founded with Ninja and producer HITEK5000.

Die Antwoord gained international attention with their debut album, “$O$,” in 2009, and their music video for “Enter the Ninja” went viral.

They briefly signed with Interscope Records but left due to creative differences. Die Antwoord released several successful albums independently, including “TEN$ION,” “Donker Mag,” and “Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid.”

Aside from her musical endeavor’s, Yolandi Visser has ventured into acting. She portrayed a fictionalized version of herself, ¥o-Landi Vi$$er, in the 2015 film “Chappie,” directed by Neill Blomkamp.

Net Worth

Yolandi Visser’s estimated net worth is $10 million. Her success as a rapper, singer, actress, and music video director, along with her contributions to the influential group Die Antwoord, has undoubtedly contributed to her financial prosperity.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @zefside.represent
• Twitter handle: @yoyoyolandi

Filmography

•  Chappie
• Ugly Boy
• Tommy Can’t
• Umshini Wam
• Tokoloshe
• Picnic

Discography

• Smoke It
• The Way of the Dassie
• Baby’s on Fire
• Banana Brain
• Super Psyche
• Enter Ninja