MeMpHiTz

December 10, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Memphitz, born Mickey Wright Jr. on December 10, 1984, in Memphis, Tennessee, is currently 37 years old. He was formally introduced to the music industry after landing an internship at Arista Records. From there, he gained the opportunity to be the host of “The Deal” on B.E.T. Memphitz shortly after began working for “Jive Records,” where he held the position of senior vice president. He is widely known as the music producer who signed rapper T-Pain and as the former husband of reality T.V. star Antonia “Toya” Wright. Join us in celebrating his birthday here!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Mickey Wright Jr.

Nickname:

Memphitz

Birth date:

December 10, 1984

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

6' 1"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$10 million

Background

The rapper-producer has a story filled with drama and controversy. Despite often being the center of celebrity gossip since his affiliation with the T.V. show “Love and Hip-Hop,” he tries as much as he can to keep his personal life as private as possible. Memphitz lost his dad at a young age to murder by the KKK. He opened up on the reality T.V. show, “Marriage Boot Camp,” about the trauma he experienced as a child. He recounted the graphic story of how his dad, a 46-year-old code enforcement officer, Mickey Wright Sr., was violently murdered. His body was dismembered before portions of his remains were scattered over various junkyard vehicles. The accused did not deny Mr. Wright’s murder and is serving a life sentence.

Memphitz tied the knot with Antonia Johnson, the former wife of rapper Lil Wayne. At the time, she was also known as Antonia “Toya” Wright, a star of the B.E.T. reality series “Toya: A Family Affair.” Their wedding guests included rapper Rasheeda, Kandi, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and Lauren London, among others. He also dated “Love and Hip Atlanta” cast member K. Michelle. K. who claims to have been abused by Memphitz. However, he has denied these allegations, stating that he and his family have suffered due to defamation. He filed a lawsuit against her and lost. To this day, there are still speculations about whether or not justice was served.

Not long after being accused of domestic abuse by Michelle, Memphitz lost his job as a successful hip-hop music executive. He has been using drugs to cope with his painful downward spiral. As he tells it, he’s had no chance to get his life and career back on track. He is currently separated from Toya and his daughter, as he claims to love them and wishes them the best.

Career timeline

2003

He Lands a Big Internship

He starts working as an intern at Arista Records.

2006

He Reveals Major Talents

Aside from T-Pain, Memphitz also signs rapper Huey, who releases the platinum-certified hit single ‘Pop, Lock & Drop It’ in the same year.

2008

He Launches His Record Label

With commendable creative instincts and business acumen, Memphitz launches his record label under the name "Hitz Committee Entertainment."

2010

He is Named an Ambassador of Memphis

Mayor A.C. Wharton presents Memphitz with the key to the city of Memphis, as he is honored in the summer due to his humanitarian acts with "Heal the Hood" and other community organizations.

Why We Love MeMpHiTz

He is community-oriented
Memphitz has a very close bond with his family in Memphis and tries to maintain a good relationship with his former wife. He also continually gives back to the community he grew up in by donating to community centers and schools.
He is ambitious
Memphitz started his career as an intern and then a consultant for Arista Records. He worked his way up the corporate ladder to become vice president of A&R at Jive Records.
He is well-rounded
Aside from being a producer and entrepreneur, he is said to be an artist with a veritable personality. While he can strike a successful business partnership, he can give creative insights and has a flair for showmanship.

5 Surprising Facts

His real name is Michael
Although he is known as Memphitz, a nickname most likely coined during childhood, he never legally changed his name.
He was on the rise
Although not as popular, he was once signing acts and making moves at Arista Records, then Jive.
Last name drama
He had formally and informally repeatedly asked his former wife, Toya, to drop his last name, only to later apologize.
He used to sing
Although Memphitz is more of a behind-the-scenes man, we know he dropped a verse on Huey’s song, ‘G-5.’
He learned from legends
Memphitz had been introduced to the music industry from early childhood as he was a student of many prominent figures, including La Reid, Jermain Dupri, and Diddy.

MeMpHiTz FAQs

Are Toya and Memphitz still together?

No. After announcing their separation in 2015, the couple was reportedly attempting to reconcile. However, they have decided to file for divorce in 2020.