Jack Parrow – Biography, Age, Social Media, Career and Net Worth

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Jack Parrow is a prominent figure in the South African music industry. He rose from the struggles of his humble beginnings to being one of the well-known personalities in the industry.

Jack Parrow

Biography

Jack Parrow is a South African rapper and well-known entertainer. The music veteran is among the top celebrated performers who have worked in the entertainment industry for a long time while featuring big names like Die Antwood and Francois.

Early Life

Jack Parrow, whose real name is Zander Tyler, was born on the 22nd of February 1982 in Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa. 

He grew up with his siblings and parents in the city and derived his stage name from one of the small suburbs in the town.

Jack had difficulty growing up after his dad died in 2005, leaving him and his siblings, Tasha and Tanya Tyler with their mother, who managed a decoration shop.

He developed a strong affection for music and was a huge fan of the veteran rapper Snoop Dogg

After listening to several of Snoop’s tracks, Jack was geared and inspired to rap. He started with English and gradually switched to Afrikaans.

Career

Jack Parrow always had an eye for music and started at a young age when he constantly listened to diverse foreign songs. 

He gained popularity when he released his debut songs titled “Cooler As Ekke” and “Jeffalingaling,” which were hugely promoted by his friends in the music band “Die Heuwels Fantasties.”

He has worked with multiple famous rappers in the entertainment industry and has diverse albums, including Eksie Ou (2012), Dis Hoe Ons Rol (2016), and Afrika 4 Beginners (2017).

Aside from having a huge and successful music career, he also works partly as a businessman and has a personal brand that is active in the South African market.

Age

As of 2025, he is 43 years old.

Social Media

You can connect with Jack Parrow via;

Instagram: (@jackparrow)

Twitter: (@J_Parrow)/X

Net Worth

According to our findings, Jack Parrow’s net worth is estimated to be around R15 million to R20 million, considering his successful music career, brand endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures.