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What is Diamond and Silk's net worth? The controversial duo charged fans $50 per ticket to see them

The duo eventually became famous when Fox News cut ties with them as they promoted conspiracy theories and disinformation about Covid-19

BY ANJANA PV

UPDATED JAN 10, 2023

Lynette 'Diamond' Hardaway and Rochelle 'Silk' Richardson were popular political commentators (Paul Morgi/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Famous sisters Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway and Herneitha Rochelle Hardaway Richardson, also known as Diamond and Silk, were famous for their vlogs and unwavering support to former POTUS Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Facebook called their page 'unsafe to the community' at one point. However, the company apologized to the sisters for their actions.

The controversial sisters were also famous for charging $50 per ticket to see them and to click pictures; the duo set $150, reported Washington Examiner. The duo eventually became famous when Fox News cut ties with them as they promoted conspiracy theories and disinformation about Covid-19 through social media handles, as per The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. As the news of Lynnette 'Diamond' Hardaway from Diamond and Silk's death comes in, here is a look at the controversial sisters' net worth.

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Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, also known as Diamond and Silk, speak at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum during the NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 4, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. The National Rifle Association's annual meeting and exhibit runs through Sunday. — Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, also known as Diamond and Silk were popular political commentators (Justin Sullivan/ Getty Images)

What is Diamond and Silk's net worth?

The controversial duo has an estimated net worth of $5 million, as per Wealthy Celebrity. The sisters have made their primary income through their YouTube income and podcast. They have also made money through their fans' meet up where they charged $50 per ticket to see them and $150 to click pictures. During the Presidential campaign for Trump, they were paid $1,274.94 for ‘field consulting', as per Full Celebs. Diamond and Silk's life changed drastically as they appeared on stage in 2015 with Trump as the ‘Stump for Trump Girls’ in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have also made money through the release of Silk's book, 'Uprising: Who the Hell Said You Can't Ditch and Switch? -- The Awakening of Diamond and Silk,' as per Full Celeb.

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as Lynette 'Diamond' Hardaway (L) and Rochelle 'Silk' Richardson praise him during a news conference and meeting with African American supporters in the Cabinet Room at the White House February 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. The president talked about the economic advances African Americans have made under his administration, about the government's response to the global coronavirus threat and how dishonest he thinks the news media can be to him. He did not answer reporters' questions about the S&P 500 taking its worst loss in almost nine years. — US President Donald Trump (R) sitting along with Lynette 'Diamond' Hardaway (L) and Rochelle 'Silk' Richardson ( Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

They worked with the Fox News platform and are currently working with the Newsmax TV show titled 'Diamond and Silk Crystal Clear,' which is another source of income. The duo has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram and also owns a skincare brand called, 'Diamond & Silk Regimen' that focuses on the need of Sensitive And Dry Skin individuals.

Meanwhile, the news of Diamond's death was announced via her social media handles. The Instagram post read, "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity. In this time of grief, please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family but remember and celebrate the gift that she gave us all! Memorial Ceremony to be announced soon. Contributions towards Preserving Diamond’s Legacy are only being accepted at the following link: https://www.givesendgo.com/DiamondandSilk."