Some of the world’s richest Hip Hop artistes went from selling out arenas to releasing flashy visual imagery of music videos and owning record labels.
These moves showcase how some of the world’s most talented hip-hop artistes built massive fortunes both in and outside of their music careers.
Beyond their rap styles and lyrics, some of these top-class musicians have plenty of what they rap and boast about.
It’s also worth noting that most of these rich hip-hop artistes’ assets result from other business ventures.
In this article, we take a look at the richest hip-hop artistes in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
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Jay-Z: Net Worth$2.5 billion
Shawn Corey Carter, popularly known by his stage name Jay-Z, became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019.
It is worth noting that much of Jay-Z’s financial success comes from his multiple business ventures aside from music.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jay-Z is worth $2.5 billion and is the only musician among the top five celebrity billionaires named by Forbes.
P Diddy: Net Worth $600 million
Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently in the headlines following a barrage of sexual assault allegations.
In recent months, multiple women have come forward to share allegations of misconduct by the rap mogul. This includes an individual lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie, whom he dated on and off from 2007 to 2018.
Amid the ongoing legal proceedings of the embattled rapper, his massive fortune and big-ticket assets have received attention.
According to Forbes, Diddy was estimated to be worth USD 1 billion in 2022, but as of October 6, 2024, Celebrity Net Worth estimated Diddy’s net worth to be $600 million.
Dr. Dre: Net Worth $500 million
One of the most important faces in the rap industry is Dr. Dre, born Andre Romell Young.
He is one of the most significant figures in hip-hop and is said to be one of those to popularize ‘Gangsta rap’.
Dr. Dre is also known as the man who launched the careers of several famous rappers we know today.
His artistic influence and contribution as a producer in the American rap scene have been massive – dating back to his historic role as a member of the Californian hip-hop group N.W.A.
Kanye West (Ye): Net Worth $400 million
Touted as one of the most popular and controversial rappers of his time, Kanye West has earned his place among the richest rappers in the world via his music and fashion businesses.
Forbes estimated Kanye West’s net worth to be $2 billion as of 2022; however, Celebrity Net Worth has estimated his net worth at $400 million as of June 2024.
This is a result of the artiste seeing a major drop following the breakdown of the lucrative multi-year deal between his sneaker brand Yeezy and Adidas.
Eminem, Pharrell Williams, and Drake: Net Worth $250 million
These artistes are grouped due to their equal net worth of $250 million.
Eminem is one of the most streamed hip-hop artists on Spotify. Marshall Mathers LP, which has been certified a diamond by the RIAA.
Pharrell Williams is one rapper you need to take business lessons from. His achievements go beyond just creating and producing music and have contributed to his net worth of $250 million, a massive fortune.
Drake’s staggering net worth of USD 250 million is a sum of his music, tours, and business ventures, such as his fashion collaborations.
