According to reports in 2025 according to Forbes, Jay-Z is the richest rapper in the world, with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. Since 2025, the rankings for the richest rappers continue to be dominated by entrepreneurs who have built fortunes far beyond their music careers. Jay-Z is widely recognized as the wealthiest, but the status of others on the list, particularly Kanye West and Diddy, is subject to conflicting reports and recent controversies.

Top 10 richest rappers of 2025:

1. Jay-Z

Net Worth: $2.6 billion

Source of Wealth: Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s fortune comes primarily from his business empire, which includes his Roc Nation entertainment company, Armand de Brignac champagne, and significant investments in companies like Block (formerly Square) and Uber.

2. Kanye West

Net Worth: $2.77 billion (disputed)

In January 2025, West shared an estimate from Eton Venture Services valuing his net worth at $2.77 billion, based on his music catalog and the Yeezy brand. However, some financial sources, like Forbes, place his net worth much lower after the termination of his partnership with Adidas. While Forbes reported his net worth at $400 million after the termination of his partnership with Adidas, West himself has posted figures claiming a much higher net worth based on internal valuations of his Yeezy brand and music catalog. 

3. Dr. Dre

Net Worth: $500 – 850 million

Source of Wealth: Andre “Dr. Dre” Young continues to earn from his legendary music career and his record label, Aftermath Entertainment. His biggest windfall, however, came from the 2014 sale of his Beats Electronics company to Apple for $3 billion.

4. Diddy

Net Worth: $400 million

Source of Wealth: Sean “Diddy” Combs has seen a significant decline in his net worth from a peak of nearly $1 billion. This is due to recent legal troubles that have led to lost business deals, brand endorsements, and a vast accumulation of legal fees.

5. Drake

Net Worth: $250–$280 million

Source of Wealth: The Canadian superstar’s fortune comes from his music streaming royalties, extensive global tours, and lucrative brand deals, including a reported $400 million contract with Universal Music Group signed in 2022.

6. Eminem

Net Worth: $250–$260 million.

Source of Wealth: Eminem earns from consistent music sales, streams, his record label Shady Records, and his successful film and media ventures, such as the semi-autobiographical movie 8 Mile.

7. Pharrell Williams

Net Worth: $250 million.

Source of Wealth: The celebrated artist and producer’s wealth is built on his work with The Neptunes, solo career, and fashion ventures, including his role as the creative director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear.

8. Master P

Net Worth: $200 million

Source of Wealth: Percy “Master P” Miller has diversified his wealth across music, film, real estate, and consumer products, including his own record label, No Limit Records.

9. Lil Wayne

Net Worth: $170 million

Source of Wealth: Lil Wayne has accumulated his net worth through his long-running music career, his record label Young Money Entertainment, and various business ventures.

10. Birdman

Net Worth: $155 million

The co-founder of Cash Money Records Birdman (Bryan Williams) has amassed his wealth from the success of the label and other investments. Lil Wayne ($170 million): The long-time Cash Money artist has built his net worth from his legendary career and various business moves.