• Nadeska Alexis was born in Grenada and is a broadcast journalist known for her work with Complex News.
• She has a net worth of over $300,000 earned through her successful career in journalism.
• She graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Journalism and Global Culture.
• She gained experience conducting interviews and worked for Blackbook Media, MTV News, and Complex Media.
• She is active on social media and often expresses her opinion on the hip hop industry.

 

Who is Nadeska Alexis?

Nadeska Alexis was born on 15 August 1986, in Grenada, and is a broadcast journalist, best known for her work with the company Complex News in which she serves as an anchor as well as a producer. She is often seen in the show “Everyday Struggle” as a moderator.

The Net Worth Nadeska Alexis

How rich is Nadeska Alexis? As of mid-2019, sources inform us of a net worth that is over $300,000, earned through a successful career in journalism. She has also worked for other high profile companies, and so interviewed celebrities over the course of her career. As she continues her endeavors, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.

Early Life and Education

Very little is known about Nadeska’s life before her rise to fame as she has not shared a lot of details regarding her childhood and education. She has always been fascinated with the entertainment industry, particularly the music scene, and after matriculating from high school, she enrolled at Binghamton University, graduating with a degree in Journalism and Global Culture.

Nadeska Alexis

Binghamton University is located in New York and has over 17,000 students enrolled annually. It was established in 1946 as a small liberal arts college, but later became a large research university. It is considered one of the best public universities in the United States and is called one of the Public Ivies, having an educational system on par with the prestigious Ivy League schools. They also have a prominent sports presence, as their athletic team known as the Bearcats, compete as a part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, in the America East Conference.

Journalism Beginnings

After completing her education, Alexis got her first job as a writer for the music magazine of America Online (AOL). AOL is one of the largest online services of the 1990s, having over three million active users. The company is known for being one of the early pioneers of the internet, making it one of the most recognized brands in the US. After its merger with Time Warner, the company started to decline rapidly due to the rise of broadband technology, completely outclassing their dial-up services. In 2015, the company was bought by Verizon for $4.4 billion.

She stayed as a writer for AOL for two years, focused on the hip-hop music scene, and later moved to MTW News. During this time she also worked for Blackbook Media as an assistant editor, a position she held for a year. In 2011, she then gained another notable role as a part of MTV News, the news production division of MTV based in the US, though having localized versions in the company’s global network. However, after cutbacks the company is now mainly available through digital space, including websites, apps, and YouTube. During her time there, she had her first television experience in the show “RapFix Live”. She also gained experience conducting interviews, with musicians such as Schoolboy, Desiigner, and Pusha T.

Complex Media and Recent Projects

In 2016, Nadeska’s contract with MTV News ended, and she subsequently joined Complex Media, which would become a great move for her as she soon achieved her breakthrough with the company. Complex is a media platform focused on youth culture, which initially began as a bi-monthly magazine. The company reports on style, sports, music, and pop culture, and is known to focus on hip hop, graphic art, sneakers, and street wear. In 2013, their website reached over 90 million unique users across all of its platforms, becoming established on YouTube, social media websites, and partner sites.

The company has been named as one of the most valuable private companies in the world, and one of the most valuable startups in New York. She became the moderator of the show “Everyday Struggle”, and has also appeared in “Complex Conversations”. She then became a party of the first late night show produced by the company called “Open Late with Peter Rosenberg”. Her fame increased significantly, and she then started her own show called “Beast 1” which is focused on the hip-hop scene of New York.

Personal Life and Social Media

For her personal life, not much is known in terms of Alexis’ romantic relationships. She has not been vocal about this aspect of her life, which leads many to believe that she is single with no evidence to prove otherwise. She is very interested in hip-hop music and street wear, often wearing very different outfits for her show. She also enjoys travelling during her free time.

Similar to numerous television personalities and journalists, she is highly active online through accounts on social media. She has an Instagram account with over 90,000 followers, and uses the platform to promote her broadcasts of “Beats 1”; she is also the current executive producer of “Everyday Struggle”. She posts a lot of personal photos on her account, and often takes photos alongside prominent rappers. She also has an account on Twitter which has over 70,000 followers, which she uses to promote her show, while also sharing some of her daily thoughts. She often expresses her opinion on the hip hop industry, and her love for the artists as well as their music. She posts regularly on the account in line with her recent projects.

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
MTV's Biggest Music Moments of 20142014TV Movie

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
RapFix Live2013-2014TV SeriesHerself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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