Top 20 Richest Rappers In The World

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Enjoying and loving the music is not enough, but how much a person is passionate and fiery about it makes one stand out among other people.

We all do enjoy music, and whenever it never goes according to our taste, we do not enjoy it as much as we expect. Rapping is the trend that enhances the passion and unleashes the madness in the listener.

Rappers put a lot of effort to make the songs stand out with their unmatched and never-ending skills of rapping which never misses a chance to spellbind the people. Thus, they get to pay for their marvelous and amazing rapping capability and make them the wealthiest around the world.

Here is the list of the world’s richest rappers around the world who gained recognition and wealth by their untiring efforts.

 

20. Akon

Damala Badara Aliaune, the Senegalese musician, rapper, songwriter, record producer, contractor, philanthropist, and New Jersey star is known by his name as Akon. He has recorded successful albums combining his singing in the R&B sound with hip-hop beats.

What increases his value is that he has worked with Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Lionel Richie, and Michael Jackson among his popular musicians.

Akon is believed to have a net worth of about 80 million dollars in wealth, making him the lucky last person to have his name in the world’s richest rappers in the world.

 

19. Timbaland

The American musical player, disc producer, DJ, rapper, guitarist, songwriter, and record executive is Timothy Zachery Mosley, famously known as Timbaland. His creative performance and signature rhythmic pattern of “stuttering” has been widely applauded and appreciated.

Timbaland became a major artist and singer in hip hop and rhythm. In the late 2000s, Timbaland began producing albums for rock and pop artists outside the genres of hip-hop, rhythm, and blues.

The net value of Timbaland’s wealth is valued at around 80 million dollars.

 

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18. Pitbull

Armando Christian Pérez is a US musician, actor, songwriter, brand ambassador, corporate, and philanthropist.

Well known by his stage name, Pitbull. About 7.5 million studio records and more than 100 million single records have been sold in Pitbull’s career worldwide, which has added fuel to the fire of his blazing success.  As of May 2020, he has more than 15 billion YouTube views.

Pitbull has been ranked 45th highest artist in 2010 by Billboard and 24th largest Latin artist in 2010. Pitbull allegedly made up a net value of around 90 million dollars for himself in 2021.

 

17. Michael Diamond

The American rapper and founder member of the hip-hop collective Beastie Boys are Michael Louis Diamond, known more as Mike D. In addition to just rapping, Michael Diamond sings and plays the drums.

For Moby and Björk, he produced fantabulous and soothing remixes. The band named The Young Aborigines was co-founded by Diamond in 1979.

Mike D is estimated to be enjoying and owning around $90 million in personal fortune.

 

16. Adam Horovitz

An American rapper, musician, and singer, Adam Keeffe Horovitz, is a renowned rapper and is most known as Ad-Rock or King Ad-Rock. He is better known for being an active member of the Beastie Boys hip hop gang.

He is not only confined to being a rapper and musician but has also appeared in many movies and television shows showing his excellent and inspiring talent. It is estimated that Ad-Rock was born on 31 October 1966 in 2021 and had a net value of some $90 million.

 

15. Swizz Beatz

An American record producer, musician, businessman, and New York art collector, Kasseem Daoud Dean is known professionally as Swizz Beatz.

He is the world’s 15 richest rapper in the world, and the total net value of Swizz Beatz is forecast at $100 million by 2021. Dean initiated his successful career in the musical field as a DJ.

By his relationship with East Coast rapper DMX and his family Ruff Ryders Entertainment record company, he earned success in the hip hop industry at the age of 18.

Dean also has a separate label called Full-Surface Records, which was signed by Eve, Mashonda, and Thugs-n-Harmony among various artists.

 

14. Birdman

Bryan Christopher Williams is a musician, record manager, and producer best known for his stage name is Baby and Birdman.

He is the public co-founder of Cash Money Records, formed in 1992 along with his elder brother, Ronald “Slim” Williams.

Birdman has been renowned for working with Lil Wayne, who, at the age of just nine, was brought under birdman’s influence, work, and experiences.

By 2021, Birdman has been valued at about 100 million dollars, while Forbes had estimated its asset at 125 million dollars in 2012. So, we are not surprised by seeing his name as the world’s richest rapper in the world.

 

13. LL Cool J

The American rapper, record producer, actress, and businessman James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J. from Queens, New York. By 2021, LL Cool J. has raised a personal fortune of around $125 million with flying colors.

In 2010, VH1 placed him on their list of “100 best all-time artists” which was a huge trademark of success for his career. In 2017, LL Cool J. was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors as the first rapper. He also has fashion and album labels run by companies.

 

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12. Lil Wayne

The American rapper, musician, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor Dwayne, Michael Carter Jr. is known professionally as Lil Wayne.

Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records in 1991 at the age of nine as the label’s youngest member which started his journey to be the most successful and absolute favorite rappers of all time. Many peers consider him one of his generation’s most influential hip-hop artists and often one of the best rappers of all time.

About 120 million amazing and surprising records, 15 million albums, and 37 million streaming tracks were sold worldwide in America alone. He has sold millions of albums since then and has been working with many other popular musicians. By 2021, Wayne’s fortune was projected to be over $150 million.

 

11. Snoop Dogg

The American rapper, musician, songwriter, performer, record production director, television figure and businessman, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. He is known professionally as Snoop Dogg.

The first solo single by Dr. Dre was “Deep Cover.” He was later released on Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic. He became popular in 1992.

Snoop has successfully sold more than 23 million songs worldwide. Snoop is estimated to have a net wealth of 150 million dollars, making him among the richest rappers in the world.

 

10. Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams is a successful songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur of the United States of America who has earned over $150 million in net money.

He founded the hip hop and R&B duo The Neptunes in the early 1990s, along with close friend Chad Hugo. Williams has been appointed artist-in-residence by the Tisch School of the Arts in October 2015 at the University of New York.

2019 saw the production of Williams’ fourth studio album, Sweetener, released the same year with Ariana Grande.

Songs for The Lion King, he produced. Williams also participates in other companies, from streetwear fashion to gems for Louis Vuitton. This super talented artist has not only gained wealth but also the hearts of his fans all around the world.

 

9. Ice Cube

O ‘Shea Jackson is an American rapper, actor, and producer, recognized professionally as Ice Cube. It is estimated that he has a net value of about $160 million as of now. He led to his wide fame on the 1988 album by N.W.A.

Straight Outta Compton and his 1990 and 1991 political rap solo albums became a critic and a business hit. His songs spoke about Black, Black nationalism, and as well the Nation of Islam ideology.

Ice Cube has made films with his debut Boyz n the Hood film and produced several movies by the executive, such as Straight Outta Compton’s 2015 biography of the story of N.W.A. f 2021 making him the luckiest to emerge as one of the world’s wealthiest rappers in the world.

 

8. Drake

Finally, the chain of American rappers has broken, and came the famous and renowned Canadian rapper.

A popular rapper, musician, composer, actress, producer, and entrepreneur, Aubrey Drake Graham belongs to Canada. Drake is a prominent figure in mainstream music for making the sound of Toronto popular.

Drake has sold more than 170 million albums in the world and is ranked as an RIAA streaming individual artist with the worldwide highest certification. Drake has also cooperated with Brent Hockey to produce Bourbon Whisky, Virginia Black, in the company of the company OVO Sound and the employee, Noah James Shebib (40).

It is expected that by 2021, he has gained more than $180 million in personal capital which has shined his career and life both.

 

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7. Usher

The spectacular and marvelous American singer, songwriter, actor, businessman, and dancer are Usher Raymond IV. He was one of the best-selling singers of the 2000s with his album Confessions (2004).

So far, he has sold more than 23 million albums in the United States and 40 million streaming singles. About 80 million albums have been sold worldwide and are considered one of the best-selling artists ever.

Usher has been believed to be worth around 180 million dollars as of 2021, making him the seventh richest and wealthiest rapper in the world.

 

6. Master P

Percy Robert Miller is a musician, singer, record producer, businessman, and former basketball player, famously known by his Master P. He created his label and is now serving as P. Miller Enterprises’ chief executive officer.

He was one of the richest rappers in the world for his many undertakings. Furthermore, he owns No Limit Forever Records. Besides music, Miller had been signed to the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors for two NBA contracts in the 1990s.

Percy Robert Miller ranks among the richest rappers with an asset valued at about 200 million dollars by 2021.

 

5. Marshall Bruce Mathers III

Eminem! Who does not know Eminem? We just know him by his professional name but not by his real name which is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Surprised, right? Bad boy Eminem is a worldwide success, and it is well known that hip hop is brought to Central America.

The success story of Eminem is incredible and inspirational since he is the world’s richest white rapper and was responsible for completely transforming the game and turning the tables for others. Eminem has an annual global sale of more than 220 million albums as one of the most sold recording acts of all time.

Eminem has over 220 million albums globally and is one of the best-selling recording acts of all times. In the United States of the 2000s, he was the most selling artist in music and the United States, he was the leading male artist in 2010. His estimated net worth is $240 million, which makes him the world’s fifth-richest rapper in the world.

 

4. Dr. Dre

America has the most rappers who are filthy rich. Another one on the list from America is Dr. Dre. The American rapper, songwriter, audio engineer, record manufacturer, and entrepreneur altogether is André Romelle Young, professionally known as Dr. Dre.

He is the founder of, co-founded, and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and was Chairman of Death Row Records.

He also created the series “Beats by Dr. Dre,” which a couple of years ago was sold to Apple at $3 billion. In addition, Young, winner of the 6 Grammy Awards, earned a good deal of money from selling his company “Dr. Dre Beats” to Apple.

As early as 2021, its gross net value of $550 million is projected which makes him the fourth most rich rapper in the world.

 

3. P. Diddy

Diddy is not just a rapper but also a song producer, entrepreneur, songwriter, and actor which shows him as a diversified and prolific man.

Sean Love Combs is an American rapper, album producer, record manager, and entrepreneur who has the labels Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Puffy, and Diddy.

Sean Combs is one of the wealthiest rappers in the world, but he got fame and recognition with the name of ‘Diddy’. P Diddy has long been the richest rapper in the country, before others, not just music, have started to succeed in their business efforts. A net value of about $750 million is estimated to be P. Diddy’s wealth.

 

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2. Jay Z

Another wealthiest rapper is again an American. The American rapper, songwriter, album manager, businessman, and record producer is Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z.

He is considered to be one of the most important hip-hop artists in history and is often mentioned as one of the best rappers ever. Jay-Z was one of the world’s wealthiest rappers, and he was the first rapper to reach the $1 billion net worth threshold until April 2020.

This rapper and hip-hop artist, born Shawn Corey Carter, is one of the most successful artists worldwide, with more than 50 million albums and 75 million singles sold making his name in the history of successful and wealthiest rappers.

 

1. Kanye Omari West

America has topped the list of having the richest rapper in the world. The most deserving and spectacular U.S. musician, album makers, businessmen, fashion designers, and politicians are Kanye West.

Kanye has sold about 20 million records and 140 million single records, among the richest rappers. He played an important part in the growth of contemporary hip hop, electronic music, and popular culture in general in the 21st century.

Forbes recently reported that the net worth of Kanye is worth billions, providing them with records demonstrating how his participation in Yeezy has catapulted the net value. Forbes is evident in him being the richest rapper; however, according to Kanye West himself, he should have been on that list a long time ago.

But all his wealth is not just by rapping or producing songs but also by a collaboration with Adidas. His worth is said to be $1.3 massive billions. However, his total and exact worth is unknown to us and is estimated to be around $3 billion.

 

Conclusion:

Our generation has been so lucky to have stunning and super special personalities who have many tons of records through their super amazing skills.

These guys are the true game changers and the show makers. They are making their country proud and owning their fortune of having limitless wealth.

Thus, one thing we should keep in our mind is the talent much be cherished and acknowledged because their skill needs effort and hard work, which is not everyone’s cup of tea.