What Is Pepe Aguilar Net Worth in 2025?

Pepe Aguilar writes and performs songs that highlight his Mexican heritage in his songs. He first became a household name in Mexico when he was 30. With time, he topped the music chart across Latin America. In fact, he even won multiple awards and sold over 13 million albums. Through his popularity as a singer and his own record label, Pepe Aguilar net worth grew to $10 million.

To diversify his assets, Aguilar created a fashion line with a YouTube channel. Together, these other endeavors also contribute to his wealth.

Profile Summary

Pepe Aguilar has been a public figure since he was a child. Among the publicly available information about his life, the following table describes the most notable ones:

Early Life

Pepe Aguilar was born under the name José Antonio Aguilar Jimènez. His mother, Flor Silvestre gave birth to him while she was on tour, on August 7, 1968. Interestingly, his parents named him after his father, Antonio Aguilar was a singer. Even though he was born in San Antonio, Texas, his parents chose to raise him in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Musical Career

Music was always a part of Aguilar’s life. In fact, the first time he climbed on a stage, he was 3 years old. At the time, he was joining his father while he was on the Madison Square Garden stage. As an adult, Aguilar opted to continue this tradition and now regularly performs with 2 of his children: Leornado Aguilar and Ángela Aguilar. In 2003, he even released ‘Con Orgullo por Herencia’, an album commemorating his parent’s musical careers.

Music Genre

At first, Aguilar was a rock fan inspired by Pink Floyd and The Who. He joined ‘Equs’ and created his first collection of songs. Later, he decided to mix his parent’s traditional music styles with modern Mexican styles. In 1992, he released his first mariachi album: ‘Recuérdame Bonito’. Now, his music ranges from Latin Rock to Ranchero. 

Career Breakout

The true first steps toward fame which created Pepe Aguilar net worth was the 1998 album ‘Por Mujeres Como Tú‘. He released this record while he was having legal arguments with his record label. Nevertheless, the album was successful in Mexico and throughout the continent. The next year, he remixed songs from famous Latin singers such as José María Napoléon and Camilo Sesto. They were so successful that he earned a Grammy.

Album Releases

In total, Aguilar released over 30 albums and singles. When he first went solo in 1989, he released ‘Con Tambora’. As his popularity grew, he continued to produce multiple albums a year, including the hit album ‘No Soy De Nadie’ of 2004. His latest album is ‘Que Llueva Tequila’, which he released in 2024.

Record Label

To take control of his music and avoid having to deal with middlemen, Aguilar founded his own record label: Equinoccio Records. By recording his own music, he was able to avoid predatory contracts that demanded eternal rights over his music. In 2003, he recorded his first album ‘Y Tenerte Otra Vez‘ and Pepe Aguilar net worth increased substantially.

Awards and Nominations

Throughout his musical career, Aguilar won 8 awards. He earned his first award for his 2000 album ‘Por Una Mujer Bonita‘. It ranked as the Best Mexican/Mexican American Album. Since he won 4 awards for Best Ranchero Album, Ranchero music might be his most popular style.

Notable Appearances

Aguilar has featured in other Latin American singer’s songs and collaborated with them as a singer and songwriter. Beyond music, he has also appeared in Latin American shows and movies. He is even a part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Personal Life

Aguilar first married Carmen Trevino and is now currently married to Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá. He has four children, of which 2 have musical careers. He also often returns to Zacatas to help the local farmers use traditional techniques to farm sustainably.

Pepe Aguilar’s Most Famous Words

• “I didn’t see the Rolling Stones singing in Spanish, did I?”
• “For women like you (love), there are men like me who can die for dignity, biting the heart. For women like you (love), there are men like me who can get lost, in alcohol, over a disappointment.”
• “My passport is from Mexico. My wife is American and my kids are American. Eventually, I’ll become an American. I love America. But I’m a true believer that human beings’ worst inventions were borders and nationalities.”
• “If something is to be regretted, let it only be for love. If there’s no regret in love, it’s because it was never tried. And if tears are shed again for the illusion created, it won’t be the last time.”

Disclaimer: The net worth figures and related details provided here are based on publicly available sources. These numbers are approximate and may not reflect the most current financial information, as values can change over time.