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Rob Dyrdek has made money via various income streams, however, there’s no denying that his reality TV shows brought him both fame and fortune. His debut show, Rob & Big, ran for three seasons on MTV from 2006 until 2008. Dyrdek starred alongside his best friend and bodyguard, the late Christopher “Big Black” Boykin. The entrepreneur also starred on Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dyrdek was bringing in $60,000 per episode for MTV’s Rob & Big. And while that’s undeniably impressive, his salary was bumped up even higher for Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory. His hosting skills and captivatingly creative content were apparently so valuable that he was paid $100,000 per episode of the show.
While Dyrdek could have sat back and enjoyed his hefty paychecks, in 2012 he explained to Forbes that he instead of resting on his laurels opted to use his on-screen work to expand his other business ventures. “I built a very methodical television show around my business,” he said. “I learned how to use television as a platform to advertise products. I created a platform showcasing the stuff that I build. It’s taking the integration model to another level.” It sounds like Dyrdek takes everything he does to another level which is probably why he’s worth a ridiculous amount of money.
Written by: Nicki
