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Richest Rappers: Every Rapper With A Net Worth Of At Least $100 Million In 2023


Side by side pictures of Kanye West and Dr. Dre. On the left, Kanye West is wearing a shimmery jacket, and on the right, Dr. Dre is wearing a black sweater while speaking into a microphone.

Rappers aren’t known for being modest, especially when it involves money. Hip-hop artists love to rhyme all about their wealth, from custom cars to large houses, to expensive homes and even elaborate automobiles. They are not wrong, and who could blame them? You're entitled to bragging rights when you have this much money. How much do today's top rappers make? How much are Kanye West and Jay Z today? We take a look at some of the most successful rappers in the world -- you may be surprised by some of these stars!

Birdman

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Birdman is the co-founder and CEO of Cash Money Records. According to estimates, the rapper of "Pop Bottles", Birdman has a net worth of $100 millions. He's been around since the 1990s, making a lot of money as a rapper and record executive, and an entrepreneur. He's had four studio albums, been part of lucrative collaborations, started his own clothing company, and even started an oil business.

LL Cool J

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Another OG on the rap scene, LL Cool J, is worth approximately $120 million based on estimations from WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com. It might surprise you that he is one of the most successful rappers, since it has been quite some time since he released any new music. His first hits include "I Need Love," the "Goin' back to Cali" and "I'm That Type of Guy," which made him famous in the 1980s. He has since built his fortune through two successful endeavors.

LL Cool J is not only a rapper, but also has a successful acting career. He starred in the '90s sitcom In the House for 4 years, and was Special Agent Sam Hanna on NCIS: Los Angeles since 2009. He has also appeared in many movies including Halloween, Deep Blue Sea and Any Given Saturday.

Swizz Beatz

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Rapper and producer Swizz Beatz is estimated to be worth $150 million according to WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com. However, it's important to remember that this figure is his net worth as a married man to Alicia Keys.

Despite his success with his wife, Swizz Beatz is still here. He has produced monster hits such as DMX's "Ruffryders' Anthem", and "Party Up(Up in Here)" from DMX. He also has two studio albums and successful partnerships with apparel companies like Kidrobot or Reebok.

Lil Wayne

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Lil Wayne has a net worth of $170 based on estimations from WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com. It's no surprise that Lil Wayne has sold over 120 million records worldwide. This feat makes him one of the most popular music artists in the world. He even broke Elvis Presley's record of the most entries on the Billboard Top 100 in 2012 with 109 songs.

Snoop Dogg

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Snoop Dogg also belongs to the $150 million club. Estimations provided by WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com indicate that the West Coast rapper has a tremendous fortune thanks to his wide-ranging career. The "Gin & Juice” rapper has been at the top of his game since 1992 when he was first recognized alongside Dr. Dre.

Snoop also released 18 studio albums, sold over 35 million worldwide, and starred in movies and acted on television. He also founded Snoopadelic Films, his own production company. Snoop even tried his hand at reality TV and starred with Shante Taylor in the reality series Snoop dogg's Father Hood.

Ice Cube

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Ice Cube has an estimated net worth of $160 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com. His huge fortune can be attributed to many success pursuits, beginning with his time in the N.W.A rap group. He also attempted acting after his solo career exploded during the 1990s. His debut was in the Oscar-nominated Boyz n the Hood.

He has starred in dozens hit films over a broad range of genres including comedy (Friday, Barbershop and Are We There Yet?), dramas (Higher Learning, Rampart) and action (Anaconda, Torque) to name a few.

Pharrell Williams

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A rapper, musician, producer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams has been earning the big bucks since the 2006 release of his debut solo album, In My Mind. He has an estimated net worth of $200 million per CelebrityNetWorth.com.

The 48-year old performer has won 13 Grammy Awards and been responsible for hit songs like "Happy". He is also a highly skilled businessman and has collaborated with Chanel, Adidas and Verizon on lucrative ventures. Last year, he even launched his own line of all-gender skin care products.

Drake

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Drake has an approximate net worth of $180 million based on estimations shared by WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com. The Canadian rapper has a hugely successful music career that includes 15 number-one singles in the US Hot Rap Songs charts, 19 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, four Grammy Awards and RIAA's highest-certified digital singles artist. Drake was an actor before becoming a rapper. He starred in the hit Canadian series Degrassi. The Next Generation between 2001 and 2007.

Master P

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Master P's net worth, which is estimated to be $200 million by WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com, has been amassed through his success as an entrepreneur, an investor, and a rapper. His ventures have included successful ventures with record labels and clothing lines as well as management companies and food and hospitality brands such as Big Poppas Burgers in New Orleans.

Uncle P's Louisiana Seasoned was his food brand. It was created as an alternative to Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben products. He also received checks for his appearances in films such as Hollywood Homicide, Toxic, Foolish, or I Got the Hook Up. His own cable TV network, Better Black Television (BBTV), was even created.

Eminem

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It's no surprise to see Eminem on this list, who has a net worth of $230 million based on estimations from WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com. Eminem, who is best known for "Lose Yourself", has been nominated for 10 number-one albums as well as 15 Grammy Awards. Eminem is also the first hip hop artist to win an Academy Award. He won it in 2002 for Best Original Song for the film 8 Mile. Eminem also co-owns Shady Records which helped to launch artists such as 50 Cent and Yelawolf. Shade 45 is his SiriusXM channel.

Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre is a member N.W.A. and a solo artist (his first studio album, the Chronic was one of America's best-selling artists in 1993). He is also a prolific record producer. Beats by Dre, his headphones brand that Apple purchased in 2014 for $3 billion, has also been a huge success in tech.

Dr. Dre is worth $800 million. There is some dispute over Dre's net worth. It's estimated at $820 million by WealthyGorilla.com and $780 million by CelebrityNetWorth.com. It was reported by Forbes at $800 million in 2019. This seems like a good compromise. We'll be watching to see how his impending divorce from Nicole Young, his long-term partner, affects the figure.

Sean Combs (P Diddy).

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His estimated net worth is staggering, regardless of whether you are familiar with him as Diddy or Puff Daddy, Sean Combs, or simply Sean. We estimate that his net worth is approximately $890 million, based on figures from WealthyGorilla.com and CelebrityNetWorth.com.

His Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group has earned him millions and Sean John, his groundbreaking clothing line. Combs Enterprises is his umbrella company, which includes Combs Wine & Spirits and AQUAhydrate water. Revolt Films and TV are also among his businesses.

Jay-Z

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Hova is now one of the most successful rappers in 2021, having surpassed the billion mark. The exact number will vary depending on where they get it. Forbes reports Jay-Z's net worth at $1.4 billion, CelebrityNetWorth.com approximates it to be $1.3 billion, and WealthyGorilla.com puts the figure at $1 billion. It doesn't matter what the actual number is, it's jaw-dropping. It makes sense considering the 51-year old's remarkable career as a rapper/media mogul.

His business empire includes Rocawear and the 40/40 Club as well as shares in the Barclays Center (which he sold for $1.5million in 2013). He also invested in Armand de Brgnac champagne, site, JetSmarter and other tech companies.

Kanye West

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Kim Kardashian's ex is the richest rapper on our list, but there has been much debate about his actual net worth. CelebrityNetWorth.com estimates that Kanye West is worth a whopping $6.6 billion. Other sources indicate that the figure is much lower. WealthyGorilla.com estimates him to be worth $3.2 billion. Forbes shaved the number even more, estimating that Yeezy actually has a value of $1.8 billion.

Even though the Forbes figure may be closer, Yeezy's wealth is nothing to sneeze about. He's one the most successful artists in the world, with more than 20,000,000 albums and 140 million singles worldwide. The Adidas Yeezy collaboration is also his most cherished and influential footwear line.

Then there's GOOD Music, his record label. This has been home to many artists such as John Legend, Big Sean and Travis Scott. He is a true billionaire thanks to his ownership of Tidal streaming service and his deal with The Gap.

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By: Jane Andrews
Title: Richest Rappers: Every Rapper With A Net Worth Of At Least $100 Million In 2023
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Published Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:58:00 +0000

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