Below is a list of richest rappers in the world 2023
- Jay Z
Rapper, media mogul, and record executive Shawn Corey Carter is better known by his stage name, Jay Z. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted Jay Z as the first living solo rapper. The Black Album (2003), American Gangster (2007), The Blueprint (2001), and other of his well-known works are among them. His albums have sold more than 125 million copies, and he has earned over 24 Grammy Awards. Beyonce and Jay Z have three kids together. Beyonce is a singer and songwriter. In addition to his fame as a rapper, he is a well-known businessman. His current net worth is 1.3billion.
- Sean Combs
In addition to rapping, producing, acting, and songwriting, Sean Combs is also a successful businesswoman. A comb, better known by his stage moniker “Diddy,” is among the wealthiest rappers in the world. P Diddy was previously the richest rapper in the world for a long time before other people started to succeed in business, not only music. P Diddy’s net worth was $900 million as of June 2023.
- Dr. Dre
One of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time is thought to be Dr. Dre. In the 1980s, Andre Young began his career with N.W.A before going solo. Additionally, he is the creator of the “Beats by Dr. Dre” line, which was sold to Apple years ago for $3 billion. His current net worth is $780million.
- Kanye West
He is a Rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and businessman Kanye West is from the United States. According to Forbes’ real-time net worth tracker, Ye, the musician formerly known as Kanye West, has a net worth of $400 million as of June 2023.
- Eminem
Without a question, Eminem is the most popular white hip-hop performer of all time. He experienced a lot of racial animosity when he initially began battle rapping in Detroit because he was one of the few white rappers appearing at the events. Given that he has grown to be the richest white rapper in the world and is responsible for completely revolutionizing the game, Eminem’s success story is astounding. Eminem ranks fifth among the richest rappers in the world this year with a net worth of $230 million.
- Master P
Rapper, actor, businessman, author, record producer, philanthropist, and former basketball player Percy Robert Miller hails from the United States. He established his own record company and serves as the company’s CEO. He is now one of the wealthiest rappers in the world thanks to his many business enterprises. This year, Master P’s net worth is thought to be $200 million.
- Pharrell Williams
He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and producer of motion pictures.
Williams is the owner of i am OTHER, a multimedia creative collective and record label that houses entertainment, music, fashion, and art. Billionaire Boys Club is one of Williams’ many projects under this umbrella. His current net worth is $200million.
- Drake
A rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor from Canada is named Aubrey Drake Graham. Early in the new millennium, Drake first became well-known as an actor in the teen drama television program Degrassi: The Next Generation. Drake has also won six BET Awards and three Juno Awards in addition to his Grammy Awards. On the Hot Rap Songs, he has the most number-one singles. His current net worth is $180million.
- Ice Cube
American rapper Ice Cube also works as a writer, record producer, actor, and director. He joined the N.W.A after leaving the hip-hop group C.I.A, where he had started his career. He had a lucrative solo music career after splitting from N.W.A in December 1989, and he has also tested his acting chops. Cube has appeared in a number of movies, including “Ride Along,” “Barbershop,” “Boyz N the Hood,” and “21 & 22 Jump Street.” His current net worth is $160million.
- Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne is a stage name for Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., a hip-hop recording artist and novelist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Lil Wayne was the youngest employee of Cash Money Records when he began his career there in 1991 at the age of nine. Since then, he has collaborated with many other well-known artists and sold millions of records. His net worth stands at $150million.
- Snoop Dogg
American rapper and actor Snoop Dogg hails from Long Beach, California. His musical career began in 1992 when Dr. Dre of N.W.A. discovered him; as a result, he was included in Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic. Since then, Snoop has sold over 23 million albums domestically and 35 million albums internationally. His net worth is $150million.
- Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz is the stage name of Kasseem Dean, an American DJ, rapper, record producer, art collector, and businessman. Swizz Beatz is predicted to have a net worth of $150 million as of June 2023, ranking him as the world’s 12th richest rapper.
- LL Cool J
American rapper, actor, author, and entrepreneur LL Cool J hails from Queens, New York. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of pop rap, having put out 13 studio albums and two best-of collections over his career. His current net worth is $120million.
- Birdman
American rapper Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman, is also a record producer, entrepreneur, executive producer, investor, and investor. With his brother Ronald, he was a founding member of the Cash Money Records label. Birdman’s net worth was $100 million as of June 2023.
- Pitbull
American rapper Pitbull has been releasing music for 18 years. He frequently finishes at the top of the Billboard charts in more than 20 nations. Pitbull, who has a net worth of $100 million, is the fifteenth-richest rapper in the world as of June 2023.
- Adam Horovitz
Ad-Rock or King Ad-Rock is the stage name of American singer, guitarist, rapper, producer, and actor Adam Horovitz. He is most known for being one of the Beastie Boys, a hip-hop group. Horovitz, who had a net worth of $90 million in 2021, was the 16th-richest rapper in the entire globe.
- Michael Diamond (Mike D)
Obviously Mike D is a part of the Beastie Boys, a renowned hip-hop boy band. Three people made up the Beastie Boys when they first started out in the 1980s: Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock. Mike D has a $90 million net worth as of June 2023.
- Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, model, and actress who was born in Trinidad. She has worked with several of the best-selling musicians, including Chris Brown, Drake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Birdman, Tyga, and Drake. Nicki Minaj’s net worth was $85 million as of June 2023.
- Timbaland
Timbaland’s debut production project with a complete credit was Ginuwine… the Bachelor for R&B artist Ginuwine, released in 1996. Timbaland rose to prominence as a producer for R&B and hip-hop acts after this year.
- Akon
Akon is an American musician, rapper, songwriter, record producer, businessman, and actor. Following the release of “Locked Up,” the lead single from his debut album Trouble, he gained notoriety in 2004. With an estimated net worth of $80 million, Akon has emerged as one of the richest rappers in the world.
- Kendrick Lamar
American rapper, songwriter, and record producer Kendrick Lamar. Many people consider Lamar to be one of the most important rappers of all time. In fact, despite the fact that the majority of the individuals listed here have been in the business for much longer than he has, his popularity has allowed him to recently make this list. Kendrick Lamar’s net worth is projected to reach $75 million as of June 2023.
- Will.I.Am
American rapper, songwriter, and record producer Kendrick Lamar. Many people consider Lamar to be one of the most important rappers of all time. In fact, despite the fact that the majority of the individuals listed here have been in the business for much longer than he has, his popularity has allowed him to recently make this list. Kendrick Lamar’s net worth is projected to reach $75 million as of June 2023.
- Nas
Nas is a stage name for Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, an American rapper, songwriter, businessman, and investor. Nas has released twelve studio albums over the course of his career, seven of which have received platinum and multi-platinum certification in the US. Nas is thought to have a net worth of $70 million as of June 2023, ranking him as the 23rd richest rapper in the world.
- Rev Run (Joseph Simmons)
Rev Run is the stage name of Joseph Ward Simmons, an American rapper, producer, DJ, and TV personality. The well-known hip hop group Run-D.M.C. was founded by Simmons. Rev Run is ranked 24th on this list of the richest rappers in the world as of June 2023, according to estimates of his net worth, which is around $60 million.
- Ice T
Rapper, actor, producer, and songwriter Ice T is from the United States. In 1991, he released the rap album O.G. Original Gangster, which featured the heavy metal band Body Count, which he co-founded. The drama television series “Law & Order: SVU,” in which Ice-T has appeared for more than 400 episodes, has become one of his most well-known roles in recent years. Ice-T’s estimated net worth as of June 2023 is $60 Million.
- J Cole
J. Cole is a hip-hop recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from the United States. He has a lucrative career as a rapper and a producer. In early 2007, he launched his own record label. He has collaborated with musicians such as Miguel, 6LACK, and 21 Savage. One of the best-paid rappers in the world is Cole.J. Cole’s net worth is anticipated to reach $60 Million as of June 2023.
- PSY
Rapper Psy is from South Korea and is best known for the smash hit “Gangnam Style.” He released his debut record, PSYCHO. From the Psycho World, in January 2001. He is the second musician from South Korea to take the stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The popularity of “Gangnam Style” and sponsorship deals with companies like Samsung brought him enormous wealth. The estimated value of PSY’s net worth as of June 2023 is $60 Million.
- Wiz Khalifa
An American rapper, singer, actor, and composer by the name of Wiz Khalifa. His most well-known songs include “Say Yeah,” “Black and Yellow,” and the single “See You Again,” which received multiple Grammy Award nominations. He has collaborated with many musicians, including Miley Cyrus, Charlie Puth, and Snoop Dogg. Wiz net worth is estimated to be $60million.
- Chamillionaire
American rapper Chamillionaire, real name Hakeem Temidayo Seriki, is also a businessman, investor, and entrepreneur. He founded The Color Changin’ Click and was a founding member. Chamillionaire’s net worth is anticipated to be $50 million as of June 2023.
- T.I
T.I., also known as Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, businessman, and record producer. He obtained his first record deal with a major label in 1999, and since then, he has published a huge number of records and acted in numerous Hollywood productions. T.I’s net worth is anticipated to reach $50 million as of June 2023.
