Rodney King’s net worth was estimated to be around $3.8 million at the time of his death in 2012. King gained prominence after being brutally beaten by Los Angeles Police Department officers in 1991, an incident that was captured on video and sparked the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
After the beating, King received a $3.8 million settlement from the city of Los Angeles. He also received a $1.7 million settlement from the federal government. King used his settlement money to establish the Rodney King Foundation, which provides support to victims of police brutality and their families.