1. Jay-Z
His net worth is $2.5 Billion. Born Sean Corey Carter Jay-Z is a highly successful rapper, producer and entrepreneur. He first gained fame with his debut album “Reasonable doubt” and went on to release numerous other hit albums including “The Blueprint”, “The Black Album” and “444”. Jay-Z is known for his introspective and socially conscious lyrics as well as his ability to blend various genres and musical styles in his music.
Addition to his music career, he’s also been involved in numerous successful business ventures including co-founding the record label “Rockefeller” records, founding the clothing line “Rocawear” and becoming a major stakeholder in the champagne brand “Ace of Spades”. He has faced personal and legal challenges throughout his career including a highly publicised Feud with fellow rapper Nas and allegations of infidelity in his marriage to Beyonce. But continues to be a highly influential and respected figure in the music and business industries.
2. Sean Combs
His net worth is $930 Million. Sean Combs also known by his stage names “Puff Daddy”, “P. Diddy” and “Diddy”. He is a highly successful rapper, producer and entrepreneur. He first gained fame in the 1990s as the record label “Bad Boy Records” which produced hit albums for artists like “The Notorious B.I.G” and “Mary J Blige”. He later went on to establish himself as a successful solo artist with hit albums like “No Way Out” and “Press Play”.
Combs has also been involved in numerous other business ventures including Fashion lines and television networks. He has faced personal and legal challenges throughout his career including a highly publicised trial for weapons charges in the 2000’s and a fatal car accident in the 1990’s. But continued to be a highly respected and influential figure in the music and business industries.
3. Dr. Dre
His net worth is $800 Million. Dr. Dre born Andre Romelle is a highly successful rapper, producer and entrepreneur. He first gained fame as a member of his rap crew before going on to establish himself as a solo artist with hit albums like “The Chronic” and “2001”. He has also produced numerous hit albums for other artists including “Snoop Dogg”, “Eminem” and “50 Cent”.
In addition to his music career, Dr. Dre is also a successful businessman having co-founded the headphone and speaker company “Beats Electronics” which was later sold to Apple for over $3 Billion. He has faced personal and legal challenges throughout his career including a highly publicised assault charge in the 1990’s and a health scare in 2010’s. But continues to be a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry.
4. Kanye West
His net worth is $400 Million. Kanye West is a highly successful rapper, producer and fashion designer. He first gained attention as a producer working with artists like Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Ludacris. He later released his debut album “The College Dropout” which was a critical and commercial success and went on to release numerous other hit albums including “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and “Yeezus”.
Kanye is known for his bold and innovative style both in his music and in his fashion and has won multiple Grammy awards for his work. He has also been involved in numerous controversial incidents including interrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009, MTV video music awards, and making controversial statements in interviews and on social media. Despite this Kanye remains a highly influential figure in the music and fashion industries.
5. Drake
His net worth is $260 Million. Drake born Aubrey Drake Graham is one of the most successful and popular of his generation. He first gained attention from his mixtape “So Far Gone” before releasing hit albums like “Take Care”, “Nothing Was The Same” and “Scorpion”. Drake is known for his introspective lyrics, melodic flow, and his ability to switch seamlessly between rapping and singing.
He has won numerous awards including 4 Grammy awards and 27 Billboard music awards. In addition to his music career, Drake has also dabbled in acting, appearing in films and TV shows like “Degrassi The Next Generation” and “Anchorman 2”. He is also involved in several business ventures including his own record label “OVO Sound” and a whiskey brand called “Virginia Black”. Despite his immense success Drake has faced criticism for cultural appropriation and not giving enough credit to the artists who have influenced his music.
6. Pharrell Williams
His net worth is $250 Million. Pharrell Williams is a highly successful musician, producer and fashion designer. He first gained fame as a member of the production duel “The Neptunes” producing hit songs for artists like Jay-Z, Britney Spears and TimberLake. He later formed the group NERD and released several successful albums. Pharrell has also had a successful solo career with hits like “Happy”, “Frontin” and “Get Lucky”.
In addition to his music career, Pharrell has also collaborated with fashion brands like “Adidas” and has his own fashion label “Billionaire Boys Club” . He is also known for his philanthropic work including his foundation “From One Hand to Another” which provided educational opportunities to underprivileged youth.
7. Eminem
His net worth is $230 Million. Eminem born Marshall Bruce Mathers the III is one of the most successful and influential rappers of all time. He first came to attention with his debut album – “Infinite” before achieving world wide fame with “The Slim Shady LP” and “The Marshall Mathers LP”. Eminem is known for his rapid fire delivery, controversial lyrics and personal storytelling. He has won numerous awards for his music including 15 Grammy awards and an Academy award for best original song “Lose Yourself” from the film “8 Mile”.
In addition to his music career, Eminem has also dabbled in acting and has his own record label – “Shady Records”. Despite his massive success Eminem has also faced personal struggles including addiction and mental health issues and has been open about his struggles in his music.
8. Master P
His net worth is $200 Million. Master P born per se Robert Miller is a highly successful rapper, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He first gained fame as a member of the group TRU before going solo and releasing hit albums like – “Ghettod” and “MP The Last Don”. However, he is perhaps even more well known for his business acumen and for founding the highly successful record label “No Limit Records”. Under his leadership, No Limit became one of the successful independent record labels of history with artists like Snoop Dogg, Mystical and C Murder, all releasing chart topping albums under the label.
In addition to his success in the music industry, Master P has also been involved in numerous business ventures including a successful line of sneakers and film production company. He is also known for his philanthropic work. He founded the P Miller Youth Centers to provide educational opportunities and support to underprivileged youth.
9. Lil Wayne
His net worth is $175 Million. Lil Wayne is one of the most successful rappers of his generation and has had a career spanning over 2 decades. He first paid attention as a member of the group Hot Boys and went on to establish himself as a solo artist with hits like – “Lollipop”, “A Milli” and “6 Foot 7 Foot”.
He has also been successful as a producer and has collaborated with numerous artists across different genres. Lil Wayne is known for his unique style and lyrical prowess and has won multiple Grammy awards for his work. He faced numerous legal and personal challenges throughout his career but has remained resilient and continuous to be a highly influential figure in the music industry.
10. Ice Cube
His net worth is $160 Million. Ice Cube is a highly successful rapper, writer, actor and producer whose career expanded over 3 decades. He first rose to fame as a member of the legendary rap group NWA and went on to establish himself as a solo artist with hits like – “Good Day” and “Check Yourself”.
Ice Cube has also had a successful career in Hollywood, starring in numerous films and producing popular TV shows like Barber Shop and Blackish. He is known for his business acumen and has made trude investments in real estate and sports teams further adding to his wealth. Despite his tremendous success, Ice Cube remains grounded and continues to be an inspiration to many in the entertainment industry.
