Singer Jewell Caples has tragically passed away as fans pay tribute to the ‘First Lady of Death Row Records’. The American singer’s death was announced over the weekend. As listeners and fellow musicians remember the star, we take a look at her life, from her songs to Jewell Caples’ net worth estimates at the time of her death.
The American singer, who performed on multi-platinum R&B and Hip-Hop albums, was aged 53. It’s reported she had died on Thursday Morning, May 6.
What Was Jewell Caples cause of Death?
Jewell Caples’ cause of death is not yet known and more information surrounding her passing has not been released.
Former Death Row artist Jewell Caples has passed away. She was 53.
Caples’ manager, Timothy Beal, confirmed the death of the late R&B singer in his statement to Entertainment Tonight on Saturday (May 7).
“Jewell was a very special woman with a big heart. She had been a guest at my wedding back on February 12th of this year,” reads the statement. “We shared many many spiritual conversations. She had transformed her life from hardcore gangsta rap to faith-based gospel singer and songwriter.”
Beal added that Jewell was working on her return to the music industry before her death.
“We have been working diligently on her comeback, we wish we could have seen her make her big comeback,” he stated. “I will personally miss her a great deal. Goodbye to a great great friend and a very loving woman…RIP to her, gone but not forgotten. Her spirit will live on through her music for generations to come. Rest In Peace and Power.”
News of Jewell’s death was first reported by former head of Death Row security Reggie Wright Jr., on Friday (May 6), according to Vibe. Fellow Death Row artist and producer Daz Dillinger also confirmed the tragic news via an Instagram post.
Tributes have since been pouring in, with fans offering condolences to her loved ones and friends.
One social media fan wrote: “I’m hearing that Jewell Caples passed away today. She was signed to Death Row Records in the ’90s and sang on ‘The Chronic’ and ‘Doggystyle’ plus having two songs on both the ‘Above The Rim’ and ‘Murder Was The Case soundtracks.
Another added: “Jewell Caples @deathrowmusic First Lady RIP. Thank you for your contribution to the culture with those amazing vocals on them @drdre beats. You are one of those beautiful black soulish pioneer amazing voices that paved the way.”
A third fan tweeted: “Jewell Caples (1968-2022) was one of the most important singers in Death Row Records history.”
What was Jewell Caples’ net worth?
The singer was born on June 12, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. Caples was the second child born to her parents. Her mother was a mechanic, and so was her dad. But it’s said even though she was a shy child she enjoyed singing. Her family moved to California when she was five years old. Caples had two sisters, Jamesina and Barbara.
She was signed to Death Row Records between 1992 and 1996.
In 1994 she covered Shirley Brown’s song ‘Woman to Woman’ which peaked at no. 16 on the Billboard’s Hot R&B and Hip-Hop chart. It also came in as number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. She also released ‘Love or Lust’, which was heard in Bill Duke’s film Deep Cover..
The star told fans she “almost died” after being rushed to hospital on March 2 after doctors found fluid around her heart.
Although her true net worth is not official known, it’s estimated to be between $3 million and $5 million. Other reports claim it could be as high as $14 million.
Jewell Caples’ songs and album releases
Caples performed with Dr Dre for The Chronic album, singing on ‘Let Me Ride’, ‘B****es Ain’t S**t’, as well with Snoop Dogg on ‘Who Am I (What’s My Name) for his Doggystyle album.
The singer featured on Tupac’s All Eyez record for ‘Thug Passion’, as well as, Bone Thugs-N for ‘Harmony’s The Love of Money’.
In 1996 she signed up with EastWest Records and released her debut album Ju-L. She then signed with J Records in 2001 for her second album, and two years later featured in Beyoncé’s Crazy in Love song.
Moving to 2004, the singer performed on Nelly’s ‘Girlfriend’ track, and it’s believed in total her voice featured in more than 550 million record sales across the board.