The American music industry has come a long way. The artists in the industry are one of the richest and most popular around the globe.
Along with international recognition, these rappers get paid extremely well which ads up to their net worth. Here are the 1o richest rappers in the world in 2021.
1. Kanye (Net Worth – $1.8B)
Kanye West is a very popular musician and entrepreneur based in the United States. Amongst his various business ventures, he has a lucrative multi-year deal to design sneaker brand Yeezy for Adidas.
2. Jay-Z (Net Worth – $1.4B)
Having ventured into various sectors, Jay-Z was named as hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019. As mentioned in Forbes, Jay-Z’s assets range from entertainment company Roc Nation to a fine art collection including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
3. P Diddy (Net Worth – $900 Million)
Sean Combs, more commonly known by the stage name, P. Diddy or Diddy, is an American rapper, record executive, record producer, and entrepreneur.
4. Dr. Dre (Net Worth – $800 million)
Andre Romelle Young, professionally known as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records.
5. Eminem (Net Worth – $ 230 Million)
Eminem is one of the most popular American rappers. He is among the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of over 220 million records.
6. Master P (Net Worth – $ 200 Million)
Master P, is an American rapper and the founder of the record label No Limit Records.
7. Usher (Net Worth – $180 Million)
Usher is one of the most successful pop-R&B artists of the 21st century.
8. Ice Cube (Net Worth – $ 160 Million)
Ice Cube is one of the most popular American rapper, actor, and filmmaker.
9. Lil Wayne (Net Worth – $ 160 Million)
Lil Wayne is regarded by many contemporaries as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
10 Nicki Minaj (Net Worth – $100 Million)
Nicki Minaj is America’s most popular female singer. Her animated voice makes her a fan favourite and loved all over the world.
