Music as an art form is unrivalled. One of the music genres that has been popular in the past and continues to make its presence felt like no other is rap music. From Tupac to Eminem, we have been blessed with some serious rappers who are an expert at the art of rapping. Their popularity has made them megastars and incredibly rich. In this article, we will inform you about the richest rappers in the world. We will also discuss their net worth.
Richest Rappers in the World with Net Worth
When you think about rappers names like Drake, Jay Z, and Dr. Dre are surely some that come to mind. They have all been around for quite some time and are among the richest rappers in the world. They have been delivering hit songs consistently. Just think about how much these rappers might be making considering the number of income sources that are open to them based on just their songs.
They can sell the song to a movie and earn from it, they earn by releasing the songs on various platforms and CDs and they also get to sell their merchandise based on their songs. In the list below, we have compiled a list of some of the richest rappers which includes details about their careers, net worth and income sources.
1. Kanye West Net Worth
Born on 8th June 1977 as Kanye Omari West today the rapper goes by the name Ye, this is a common trend for rappers when it comes to playing with their names. Apart from being a rapper, the man is also a fashion designer, record producer, singer, and songwriter. Brown in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. the singer has also used the names Louis Vuitton Don, Yeezy, Pablo, Saint, and Yeezus in the past.
He is been present in the music industry since 1996 and began his career in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. He has worked with music labels GOOD, Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, and Mercury (Late Orchestration) for whom he has given music that falls into genres Hip hop, progressive rap, pop, art pop, and gospel.
Kanye West net worth stands at 400 million dollars. He has not only co-founded companies like GOOD Music and DONDA but has also worked with brands like Adidas, LV, and more to reach that kind of net worth figure. Kanye used to be a billionaire so his current net worth of 400 million dollars is a huge fall from the precious status that he enjoyed no less than 3 years ago.
He is still ranked as the 2,543rd richest person in the world which easily makes him one of the richest rappers in the world. Apart from all this, he holds a 5% share in the fashion brand Skims and his house and car collection are worth multiple million dollars.
2. Drake Net Worth
Aubrey Drake Graham popularly known as Drake was born on 24th October 1986. He is not just a rapper as his credentials also include singing and acting. Throughout his career, Drake has used names such as Champagne Papi, Drizzy, and 6 God. The Canadian rapper has also written songs and runs businesses as well.
He came into the industry in 2001 as an actor and it was in 2006 that he began his music career. The rapper has sung for labels OVO Sound, Republic, Young Money, and Cash Money and his music usually belongs to Hip hop, R&B, pop rap, pop, and trap genres.
Drake’s net worth stands at 250 million dollars. His music is there for all to listen to but he also created his record label which is distributed by Warner Bros. In addition to that he has also endorsed tons of big brands like Apple Music, Burger King, Sprite, Nike, and more.
His concerts in the past are known to have added more than 1.5 million dollars for each show and today that figure is above 2 million dollars. He owns a private key which alone is worth 75 to 100 million dollars while he also owns property worth 100 million dollars or so.
3. Jay Z Net Worth
Jay Z was born on 4th December 1969, however, his real name is Shawn Corey Carter. This American rapper’s credentials include being a songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, record executive, and media proprietor. In the past, the rapper has gone around by the names The Carter Administration, Jigga, Hova, El Presidente, and HOV.
He has been present in the industry since 1986 and he also happens to be the husband of another famous musician Beyoncé. His work belongs to the Hip-hop music genre and he has worked for labels like Roc Nation, Atlantic, Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, Freeze, North West Side, Priority, Payday, and FFRR.
Jay Z net worth stands at 1.6 billion dollars. He has founded multi-million dollar companies like 40/40 Club and more. The assets and investments of Jay Z are said to be worth 850 million dollars. He is not one of the richest rappers in the world but the richest and he along with his wife Beyoncé is one-half of the richest celebrity couple in the world.
The rapper is said to have 20 real estate properties, a private jet, 14 cars, and 7 luxury yachts and he also has stocks in his portfolio from 18 companies. His music royalties alone. Ring him more than 100 million dollars in income.
4. Eminem Net worth
Eminem was born on 17th October 1972 as Marshall Bruce Mathers III and has over the years gone by names like Slim Shady, Evil (as part of Bad Meets Evil), M&M, and MC Double M. The taller has worked in various capacities which include singing, songwriting, record producing, record execution, and acting.
He has been active in the industry since 1988 and his music career began in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. His work falls under the Hip hop genre. He has worked for labels Shady, Aftermath, Interscope, and Web.
Eminem net worth stands at 230 million dollars. He has a home worth 2 million dollars while his car collection boasts of various pricey cars which have a combined value of more than 10 million dollars.
One watch of his costs more than 6,000 dollars while a necklace of his is said to be worth at least 450k dollars. Considering his first solo came out in 1996 and was a flop it is safe to say that Eminem has turned his world 180 degrees by achieving such a huge net worth in just 27 years.
5. Snoop Dogg Net Worth
Snoop Dogg was born named Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. on October 20th, 1971 in Long Beach, California, U.S. In the past the rapper has used names such as Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, Bigg Snoop Dogg, Dogg Father, Snoop Rock, DJ Snoopadelic, Snoopzilla, and FaZe Snoop. He is not just a rapper but also a singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and media personality.
He began his career in 1992 and his work features genres like West Coast hip hop, hip hop, G-funk, and gangsta rap. He has worked for n number of labels which include Death Row, Create, Doggystyle, EMPIRE, Def Jam, RCA Inspiration, E1, i am OTHER, Columbia, Stones Throw, RCA, MCA, Priority, Geffen, Capitol, EMI, Star Trak, No Limit, and Interscope.
Snoop Dogg net worth stands at 150 million dollars thanks to his long and successful music and rapping career. In 2007 Snoop made 17 million dollars which is also the figure he replicated in 2017 which also happens to be his highest earning in a year. In 2021 the rapper earned 9 million dollars. Snoop owns homes that have a combined net worth of more than 2 million dollars which should tell you why he features on the list of richest rappers in the world.
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6. Dr Dre Net worth
Andre Romell Young was born on 18th February 1965 but today he is known as Dr. Dre. Throughout his career, the rapper has also used names such as Brickhard and The Mechanic. His credentials include having worked as a record producer, actor, entrepreneur, and record executive.
He has been in the industry since 1985 dishing out songs from various genres like West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, and G-funk. He has worked for labels like Interscope, Aftermath, Death Row, Priority, Ruthless, Kru-Cut, and Epic.
Coming in second on the list Dr. Dre net worth stands at 850 million dollars. He brings no less than 50 million dollars in income every year. His car collection is no less than a showroom’s display.
His net worth in the past 5 to 6 years alone has grown by 200 million dollars. Apart from winning various awards, he is also responsible for giving the industry fingers like Eminem, 50 Cent, and more.
