Biography
David Choe net worth is estimated at $300 million, largely the result of his legendary decision to accept Facebook stock instead of cash for painting murals at their first headquarters in 2005. Choe is a Los Angeles-based artist known for his vibrant, graffiti-influenced murals and provocative fine art. When Facebook went public in 2012, his shares were reportedly worth approximately $200 million. He also co-hosts the popular podcast DVDASA and has been involved in various media and art projects.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $200K | +$0.2M | Established name in LA street art and underground comics scene |
| 2005 | $500K | +$0.3M | Painted murals at Facebook's first offices; accepted stock instead of $60K cash |
| 2008 | $2M | +$1.5M | Art career growing; gallery shows and commissions increasing |
| 2012 | $200M | +$198M | Facebook IPO; Choe's stock worth approximately $200 million |
| 2015 | $250M | +$50M | DVDASA podcast launched; continued art sales and investments |
| 2019 | $280M | +$30M | High-profile art commissions and media projects |
| 2025 | $300M | +$20M | Art sales, investments, and media continue; Facebook stock diversified |
2000 $200K +$0.2M
Established name in LA street art and underground comics scene
2005 $500K +$0.3M
Painted murals at Facebook's first offices; accepted stock instead of $60K cash
2008 $2M +$1.5M
Art career growing; gallery shows and commissions increasing
2012 $200M +$198M
Facebook IPO; Choe's stock worth approximately $200 million
2015 $250M +$50M
DVDASA podcast launched; continued art sales and investments
2019 $280M +$30M
High-profile art commissions and media projects
2025 $300M +$20M
Art sales, investments, and media continue; Facebook stock diversified
💰 How Much Does David Choe Earn?
$14K
Per Day
$571
Per Hour
$10
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $5M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $300 Million in Perspective
- 714 average American homes ($420K each)
- 5,357 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 6,667 Tesla Model 3s
- 52,724,077 Big Macs