The “anonymous” DJ ranked in at the number 8 spot on the Forbes‘ highest paid DJ rankings this year at a casual $21 million. The sudden burst of wealth led the business publication to dig deeper into the man behind the mask.
After long speculation, the debate may finally be over thanks to royalty monitor ASCAP for Marshmello’s single ‘Silence‘. ASCAP lists Chris Comstock as the only songwriter for the hit Marshmello track, other than Khalid, who is already known as the vocalist featured on the track.
Although most fans had a good hunch of Marshmello’s identity already, this new hint may finally seal the deal. A few days prior to the publication of Forbes article revealing the DJ’s identity, Chris….. ergh I mean, Marshmello, had a few words for his loyal fans.
It took a while for me to find myself but when I did I realized nothing else mattered and I was happiest. I thank all of u for that ❤??
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) August 6, 2017
I don’t take my helmet off because I don’t want or need fame. I’m genuinely trying to create something positive for people to connect with
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) August 6, 2017
The helmet makes me marshmello and also makes you marshmello…we are all marshmello
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) August 6, 2017
Whether Marshmello is Chris Comstock, Tiësto, or someone completely different, we all love Marshmello for his incredible music. So as long as he continues to produce hit after hit, does it really matter who is under the mask?