Top 20 Richest Rappers in the World

**Richest Rappers**

Do you like to rap? Who is your favorite rapper Do you know who is the wealthiest rapper in the world? Even, if you don’t. Do not worry. The rappers are famous for their big homes, luxury cars, and luxury shopping. And when you look at how some of them make, it’s no wonder.

**This article is a list of the 20 ****wealthiest**** rappers.**

**1. Kanye West**

**Net Worth: $1.8 billion**

Kanye West has made it to the highest of the list this year by beating Jay-Z. As a part of the music industry, Kanye began his career as a producer and he even wanted to write songs for some famous and popular singers within the music industry like Jay-Z.

2. Jay Z

Net Worth: $1.4 billion

Shawn Corey Carter, professionally referred to as Jay-Z has slipped to second position this year within the list of the world’s richest rappers. In the year 2019, he joined the billionaire club. Jay-Z may be a very superstar within the field of music who is thought for his distinctive voice.

He is an ex-H hip-hop billionaire and recipient of 23 Grammy Awards. He has sold quite 50 million albums and 75 million singles. He has investments in clothing lines, beverages, property among others. He has a business interest in clubs, casinos, and a cannabis products company in addition. he’s married to famous American singer Beyoncé.

3. Sean Combs (Diddy)

Net Worth: $900 million

Sean Combs is widely popular as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or simply Diddy may be a man who knows the business of constructing money. He’s not only a successful rapper but also a record executive, record producer, and entrepreneur.

He has received three Grammy awards in his entire career. He has his own Sean John clothing line and business interests in hotels, beverages, gaming platforms yet as other projects.

4. Dr. Dre

Net Worth: $780 million

Andre Romelle Young who is professionally referred to as Dr. Dre is an American rapper, producer moreover as a businessman. he’s best known for his solo debut studio album ‘The Chronic’ released within the year 1992. He made extra money as a producer compared to the few millions, he made in his rap career.

He has been there and produced many famous artists like Eminem, Snoop Dogg, etc. He has sold his stake in headphone company, Beats by Dr. Dre to Apple for a whopping $3 billion in 2014.

5. Eminem

Net Worth: $230 million

Marshall Mathers aka Eminem needs no introduction within the music industry, he’s indeed the Slim Shady and hottest white rapper widely accepted by all music lovers of each color and creed. Eminem began his career within the year 1996 and began getting recognition in 1999 with the assistance of Dr. Dre.

6. Pharrell Williams

Net worth: $ 200 million

Pharrell Williams is an American rapper who started his musical career when he started a production company called The Neptunes in 1990. He is the lead singer of hip-hop and rock band N.E.R.D. As a record producer, Farrell has created famous artists such as JAY-Z, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani. Farrell has launched a line of shoes and clothing of his own brand. He designs sunglasses, jewelry, and trainers for major brands such as Adidas and Louis Vuitton.

7. Master P

Net worth: $ 200 million

Known by stage name Master P, Percy Robert Miller is renowned for his lasting music and style. When his grandfather died, he inherited $ 10,000 as part of the settlement and used that money to buy a record store in California. His store “No Limit Records” later became the basis of his own record label.

The income from this company led him to engage in theater and film production. He was a professional basketball player and wrestler. Miller has released 15 studio albums and won many awards during his career like “Favorite Rap/HipHop Artist” at the American Music Awards.

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