15 Hip Hop Stars Who Got Da Money
Hip hop artists are living it up with their swanky cars, flashy clothes, and huge, ornate cribs. And why not?
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Their work reels in nothing short of a fortune. Hip hop artists are earning in millions through their music albums and videos. However, that's not it. Their brands, endorsements, cameos, and investments add quite a few bazillion dollars to their net worth. No wonder they are living the bad and boujee life. The gamut of cars, high-end designer clothes, million-dollar mansions, and ostentatious parties are proof of that. Here are fifteen influential hip hop artists who are rolling in money.
1. Kanye West
Kanye West has a net worth of over a billion dollars. His shoe line, Yeezy, took him to the top of the charts. The brand adds quite a chunk to the mogul’s net worth.
2. Jay-Z
"We never complained how broke we were, we just talked how rich we gon be" -Jay Z.#TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/e2V27SQdvB
— This Michael sha (@Thismichael_sha) June 4, 2019
The rapper who sang “Empire State of Mind” now has his empire to boast of. With a net worth of over $1 billion, Jay-Z’s wealth comes from his music tours and multiple investments. Check out @Thismichael_sha’s post for some much-needed motivation.
3. Sean Combs
I wanna be P. Diddy rich and get confused when I see a $1 dollar bill also. pic.twitter.com/vKhxu60ntZ
— Ki-eth, Rear Admiral of the Entire Space Force (@LegendofKieth) July 21, 2019
We know him as Puff Daddy, Diddy, or P. Diddy like @LegendofKieth calls him. You name it and he has done it: be it a songwriter, rapper, producer, an actor, or an investor. These have also brought him the big bucks. His net worth is over $800 million.
5. Pharrell Williams
Mean while over here in reality Pharrell William's net worth is $150mSounds awfully free and successful to me ????
— Dee Dee (Dionne) (@LondonLass9) July 5, 2020
Pharell Williams, who is a singer, rapper, and fashion designer, dons many hats and has net assets worth $150 million. He owns several media ventures across various fields. Well, that sounds like success to us too @LondonLass9.
6. Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is our hip hop icon @forhiphop! She is a rapper, producer, songwriter, and actress. Her song "U.N.I.T.Y." went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1995. Her net worth now is roughly around $60 million.
7. Kasseem Dean
Kasseem Dean, who we know as Swizz Beats, is a famous DJ. His beats have fetched him a $100 million net worth and a fan following around the world. Doesn't he look oh so dapper in this post by @swizzbeatzfan?
8. Pitbull
https://t.co/vMii6HY07uListen to Pitbull on Neveslife,From Mr. 305 to Mr. Worldwide, (Pitbull) rose from the streets of Miami to exemplify the American Dream and achieve international success. #neveslifemusic #pitbull #pop #onlinestreaming #artist #edm #music #india pic.twitter.com/tkScqgvywT
— NevesLife (@neveslifemusic) April 15, 2018
Pitbull aka Mr. Worldwide is raking in money with his global success. His net worth is over $80 million, and we aren’t surprised! @neveslifemusic’s tweet points to his humble beginnings as Mr. 305. Mr. 305 Inc was his record label in Miami.
9. Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar, a rapper, rose to fame quickly. Now, he is the finest of the lot. So, this post by @thekendrickbible is apt. His net worth is around $75 million. He also won a Pulitzer Prize for Music.
10. Drake
Drake, who has the highest number of singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 Entries, rakes in millions of dollars. His net worth is over $150 million.
