Who Is Rico Wade?

Rico Wade, a member of the pioneering Atlanta-based production trio Organized Noize and a key early Outkast collaborator, has died at the age of 52. However, his cause of death is yet to be available in the public media. The City of Atlanta is mourning the loss of local hip-hop pioneer Rico Wade.

Who Is Rico Wade? Biography & Parents Details

Rico Wade is a member of the legendary Atlanta production trio Organized Noize and co-founder of the hip-hop/soul collective Dungeon Family, who died at the age of 52 on 13 April 2024. Moreover, he is the co-writer and producer of TLC’s 1995 smash Waterfalls as a member of Atlanta’s legendary production team Organized Noize.  He is an American songwriter and record producer from  East Point, Georgia. Apart from that, Rico Wade is yet to have a Wikipedia page.

Rico Wade was born to his mother, Beatrice Wade, and his father, whose name is yet to be available in the public media, in Atlanta, Georgia. However, there isn't much information regarding his parents in the public media. Based on the available data, his mother was a great support during the start of his musical career. Apart from that, Rico Wade grew up along with his multiple brothers and sisters.

Rico Wade used to enjoy celebrating his birthday on 26 February every year with his family and friends. Moreover, he was born on 26 February 1972, which makes him 52 years old at the time of his death on 13 April 2024. Looking at his date of birth, the music producer had Pisces as his zodiac or birth sign.

Meanwhile, as Rico Wade was born to his parents in Atlanta, Georgia, he holds American nationality. At the same time, he came from a family of African American nationality and followed Christianity as his religion.

Concerning his educational background, Rico Wade started his educational journey at Woodland High School and graduated from Campbell High School in 1990. However, there is no information regarding his higher education. At the time of his death, Rico Wade had a height of 6 feet and 3 inches with a decent weight.

Rico Wade Wikipedia Details

Date Of Birth: 26 February

Birth Year: 1972

Father: N/A

Mother: Beatrice Wade

Age: 52-year-old

Siblings: Multiple

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Relationship Status: Married

Birth Place: Georgia, USA

Married Date: 22 February 2022

Nationality: American

Wife: Debbie Wade

Religion: Christian

Children: Two Sons

Ethnicity: African American

Profession: Music Producer

Height: 6 feet and 3 inches

Net worth: $500,000

Weight: Decent

Wikipedia: No

Education: High School Graduate

Instagram: Link

College: Campbell High School

Facebook: Link

Rico Wade Married Life

Rico Wade was a married man and had a wife named Debbie Wade. As per records, his wife is a former Event Planner, Speaker, Thought Leader, Project Manager, and Empowerment Strategist. The couple were married for over two years as they got married on 22 February 2022. Prior to getting married to Debbie, Rico was in relationships with multiple women in the past.

From his married life and past relationships, Rico Wade is a father to his two sons, Ryder and Rico Jr. As per records, his son, Rico Jr, plays basketball for Grand Rapid Community College.

Rico Wade Career & Net Worth Insights

Rico Wade is one-third of the successful Atlanta-based production team of Organized Noize, which has created hits for acts such as OutKast, Goodie Mob, and TLC. He helped produce several iconic albums that helped launch the careers of stars like OutKast, Goodie Mobb, and Cee-Lo Green. Wade was also responsible for co-writing and producing TLC’s hit song “Waterfalls,” which spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1995.

After years of work as a Music producer, Rico Wade has an estimated net worth of around $500,000 at the time of his death.