The net worth of the Naked Cowboy is estimated to be around $4 million. Robert John Burck, born on 23 December 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio USA, is a street performer who is widely recognized for his Naked Cowboy routine in New York City’s Times Square. He is often seen performing with a guitar while dressed in only a cowboy hat, briefs, and boots. His popularity as a street performer has significantly contributed to his current net worth.
His rise to fame began after he started performing on Venice Beach, Los Angeles in 1997 before transitioning to New York City. Even in cold temperatures, he continued performing in Times Square, earning wide acclaim for his theme song “I’m the Naked Cowboy”. He gained sponsorships and ventured into music as well, releasing albums and appearing in various music videos.
In addition to his music career, the Naked Cowboy has made attempts to enter the political arena, challenging Michael Bloomberg in the 2009 New York City mayoral election and later, Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election.
Aside from his professional endeavors, the Naked Cowboy has also been involved in legal battles to protect his image and likeness. Notably, he married professional belly dancer Patricia Cruz in 2013, who is now known as the official Naked Cowgirl.
His involvement in music and politics, combined with his legal battles, have all added to his wealth, with his net worth expected to grow as he continues his career.