The Top 10 Richest Rappers in the World – Forbes List

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It’s not surprising that rappers are known for having big homes, expensive cars and extravagant spending.

This article lists the 10 richest rappers and their estimated worth. We also include some of our favorite quotes.

 

These are the Top 10 Richest Rappers Around the World

All figures listed within this article have been taken from Forbes, The Richest, and Wikipedia. We have made every effort to ensure that they are up-to-date.

Here’s a list of the top 10 richest rappers in the world:

 

10. Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne Net Worth: $180 Million

Dwayne Michael Carpenter Jr. is an American hip hop recording artist and author, based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

At nine years old, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records. Since then, he has sold millions of records and collaborated with many other artists.

“Hate is only one form of love that doesn’t find a way to express it logically.” – Lil Wayne

 

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9. Ice Cube

Net Worth: $185 million

Ice Cube is an American rapper and record producer. He also acts as an actor and filmmaker. His career began as a member the hip-hop group C.I.A. Later, he joined the N.W.A.

He left N.W.A December 1989 to pursue a solo career in music. In the meantime, he has been putting his acting skills to the ultimate test. Cube appeared in ‘Boyz N the Hood, ’21 & 22 Jump Street’, Barbershop’, & ‘Ride Along’, among many other films.

Truth is the ultimate power. All lies must run when the truth is revealed.” – Ice Cube

 

 

8. Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham, a Canadian rapper, singer and songwriter, is also a record producer and actor. Drake was first recognized as an actor in the drama teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation, which aired in the 2000s.

Drake won six BET Awards and three Juno Awards in addition to his Grammy Award wins. Drake has the Hot Rap Songs’ most number-one singles.

Drake: “Sometimes it is the journey that teaches us a lot about our destination.”

 

 

7. Pharrell Williams

Net Worth: $200 Million

Pharrell Williams, an American singer-songwriter and rapper, is also a record producer, producer and producer.

Williams is the owner of i am OTHER Media Venture, which encompasses entertainment and music. It’s a multimedia creative collective that also serves as a record label and umbrella for all Pharrell Williams’ ventures, such as Billionaire Boys Club.

“You don’t know what people want. You know what you feel is missing. “It’s up the people to disagree with you or agree with you. You’ll see in their reactions.” – Pharrell.

 

 

6. Master P

Net worth: $200 Million

Percy Robert Miller, an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur, is a philanthropist and record producer. He was also a former basketball player.

He is the CEO of P. Miller Enterprises and has also founded his own record label. He is one of the most successful rappers in the history of the world thanks to his numerous ventures.

Master P’s net worth this year is $200 million.

“I believe my thing is that I grew up in a ghetto and was able get a second chance.” “That’s what I want to tell children.” Master P

 

 

5. Eminem

Eminem Net Worth: $230 Million

Eminem is undoubtedly the most successful white rapper in hip-hop. Eminem was one of only two white rappers performing at Detroit’s first battle rap show. This led to a lot racial hatred.

Eminem was also bullied in school when he was younger. As a child, Eminem moved around a lot and struggled to make friends.

Eminem’s story of success is amazing considering that he has been the most successful white rapper in history and is responsible for changing the game. Eminem is 5th in this list of richest rappers, with a net worth of $230 million.

“The truth is that you never know what tomorrow will bring.” “Life is unpredictable and you can’t predict the future.” – Eminem

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4. Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre Net Worth $780 Million

Dr. Dre is regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop producers ever. Andre Young began his career in the 80’s with N.W.A, before he went on to be a solo artist. He was also the founder and CEO of “Beats by Dr. Dre”, a series that was sold to Apple several years ago for $3 billion.

Dr. Dre is 4th richest rapper worldwide, with a net worth $780 million.

Dr. Dre: “All you have to do is find something that makes you stand out from the rest. Through true talent, hardwork, and passion, anything is possible.”

 

 

3. Sean Combs (Diddy)

Net worth: $900 million

Sean Combs is a multi-talented artist who does everything: rapping, producing and acting. He also writes songs and is an entrepreneur. Combs, also known by his stage name “Diddy”, is one of the most successful rappers in the entire world.

P Diddy was the richest rapper of all time for a long period. Then, others began to have success in their entrepreneurial ventures and not just with music.

P Diddy’s net worth in 2021 is $900 Million.

Success doesn’t happen overnight. “You have to work, work and more work.” – Sean Combs

 

 

2. Jay Z

Jay Z Net Worth: $1.3 Billion

Jay-Z, an American rapper and entrepreneur is from Brooklyn, New York. Jay-Z’s net wealth is largely due to his smart investments in clothing lines and record companies.

Jay-Z was the first rapper whose net worth exceeded a billion dollars. He was also the richest rapper until Kanye West took the top spot in April 2020.

Jay-Z’s net worth was approximately $1.3 billion in 2021.

Jay-Z: “I won’t lose. For even in defeat there’s a valuable learning, so it evens for me.”

 

1. Kanye West

Net Worth: $6.6 Billion

Forbes recently confirmed Kanye’s networth to be in the billions after he submitted documents showing how his stake at Yeezy has boosted his net worth.

Kanye West, an American rapper, songwriter and record producer, is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. With a net worth $6.6 billion, he is the richest rapper on the planet.

Kanye West: “I wasn’t really good at anything but the ability to learn.”

 

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Summary

Here’s a quick recap of the top 10 richest rappers in the world:

1. 1. Kanye West
   2. Jay-Z
   3. P Diddy
   4. Dr. Dre
   5. Eminem
   6. Master P
   7. Pharrell Williams
   8. Drake
   9. Ice Cube
   10. Lil Wayne