Top 10 Richest Rappers in the World
During the last few decades, rap music has gained popularity all over the world. Though music critics did not accept it as a music form initially, the wide acceptance of this genre by music lovers from all across the globe has earned respect and fame for countless rappers in the industry, and established rap as one of the most popular genres in music.
Now, rappers travel across the globe, do jam-packed concerts, make millions and millions of dollars, and live lavish lives. There are countless rappers in the music world but a few of them have propelled themselves to new heights of fame. They have become so rich, that an ordinary artist can do nothing more than dream about acquiring that amount of wealth and status.
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Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter:
30-year-old American rapper Dwayne Michael Carter is known as Lil Wayne in the rap game. He has a net worth of $95 million. This super stardom and wealth makes him one of the richest rap artists in the world.
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O'Shea Jackson:
With a net worth of $100 million, O'Shea Jackson is another American rapper who holds a respectable position in the list of most successful rap artists. The 43-year-old O Jackson is a multi dimensional artist and his acting, direction, song writing and music production will keep his name, “Ice Cube”, alive for decades.
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Calvin Broadus:
If you have never heard of "Snoop Dogg" then your fondness for rap music is doubtful. Though Broadus has changed his nick name from Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion, this does not make any difference to his successful journey. He is still one of the richest rappers of the world, with a fortune of over $110 million.
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Bryan "Birdman" Williams:
Birdman is another name in the list of the richest and most successful rappers. His incredible writing and singing skills have earned many honours for him. His net worth is $115 million, and still counting.
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Marshall Mathers:
Marshall Mathers, mostly known as "Eminem", is certainly one of the top rap music artists, as he has won 13 Grammy awards so far. His commercial success has raised his net worth to $120 million.
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Curtis Jackson:
Within a short span of time, “50 cent” has elevated his status in the rap industry to dizzying heights. He lives a king sized life, and his net worth is more than 250 million dollars.
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Andre "Dr. Dre" Young:
Dr. Dre is one of a kind, as he has not released even a single album for the last ten years, but is still considered one of the richest rap music artists in the world. The reason behind this is that he runs a music production house which has fetched him a whopping amount of $260 million.
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Percy "Master P" Miller:
Percy Miller occupies the third spot on the list of the richest rappers in the world. This is because “Master P” has a net worth of around 350 million dollars.
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Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter:
Legendary rapper Jay-Z, the husband of pop diva Beyonce, has a fortune of $475 million. He has gained this wealth and status through a unique sense of business.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs:
Last but not the least; Diddy is certainly the emperor of the rap music industry, as his net worth is over 500 million dollars. His multiple business ventures are adding millions to his bank accounts daily.
