The 15 Richest Rappers in the World 2020

 

The 15 Richest Rappers in the

 World 2020

15. Swizz Beatz

Net Worth: $100 Million

Kasseem Dean, known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American DJ, rapper, record producer, art collector, and entrepreneur.

As of 2020, Swizz Beatz’s net worth is estimated to be $100 million, which makes him the 15th richest rapper within the world.

14. Birdman

Net Worth: $100 Million

Bryan Williams, known more commonly by his pseudonym Birdman, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, executive producer, and investor. He helped found the Cash Money Records label together with his brother, Ronald.

As of 2020, Birdman’s net worth is $100 million.

“I’m a hard worker, and everything with me is, if I work hard, I should get paid for it. Everything with me, I try to symbolize something flashy like jewelry or a car. The rubbing hands is a symbol of hustling, so it goes back to the money.” – Birdman

13. LL Cool J

Net Worth: $120 Million

LL Cool J is an American rapper, actor, author, and entrepreneur from Queens, New York. he's referred to as one among the forefathers of pop rap, releasing 13 studio albums and two greatest hits compilations within his career.

“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.” – LL Cool J

12. Lil Wayne

Net Worth: $150 Million

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American hip hop recording artist and author from New Orleans , Louisiana.

In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records because the youngest member of the label. He’s since then sold many records, and worked with tons of other famous artists.

“Hate is only a form of love that hasn’t found a way to express itself logically.” – Lil Wayne

11. Snoop Dogg

Net Worth: $150 Million

Snoop Dogg is an American rapper and actor from Long Beach , California. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre of N.W.A, and as a result was featured within Dr. Dre’s very first solo album, The Chronic.

Snoop has since sold over twenty-three million albums within the us and thirty-five million albums worldwide.

“If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft.” – Snoop Dogg

10. Pharrell Williams

Net Worth: $150 Million

Pharrell Williams is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and film maker .

Williams owns a media venture that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art called i'm OTHER, a multimedia creative collective and record label that is an umbrella for all of Pharrell Williams’ endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club.

“You don’t know what people are looking for. What you know is what you feel like might be missing. It’s up to the people to agree with you or disagree with you, and you’ll know in their reaction.” – Pharrell Williams

9. Ice Cube

Net Worth: $160 Million

Ice Cube is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the N.W.A.

After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music and has put his acting skills to the test. Cube has featured in ‘Boyz N the Hood’, ’21 & 22 Jump Street’, ‘Barbershop’, ‘Ride Along’, and a number of other other films.

“Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.” – Ice Cube

8. Drake

Net Worth: $180 Million

Aubrey Drake Graham may be a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Drake initially gained recognition as an actor on the teenager drama television series Degrassi: subsequent Generation within the early 2000’s.

Alongside his Grammy Award wins, Drake has won three Juno Awards and 6 BET Awards. He has the foremost favorite singles on the recent Rap Songs.

" Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

 

7. Usher

Net Worth: $180 Million

Usher is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. His Albums have sold within the many copies; 43 million to be exact. Usher is one among the richest rappers within the world, and it’s very easy to ascertain why once you check out the stats.

“Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you’re on the journey. But you’ve got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.” – Usher

 

6. Master P

Net Worth: $200 Million

Percy Robert Miller is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, author, record producer, philanthropist, and former basketeer .

He has founded his own record label, and is additionally the CEO of P. Miller Enterprises. His numerous ventures have made him one among the richest rappers within the world.

Master P’s net worth is estimated at $200 million this year.

“I think my thing is I grew up in the ghetto, and I was able to get a second chance. That’s what I’m trying to tell kids.” – Master P

 

5. Eminem

 

Net Worth: $230 Million

Eminem is without a doubt the foremost successful white hip hop artist of all time. When he first start battle rapping in Detroit, he was subject to tons of racial hate, being one among the sole white rappers to be working at the shows.

Another issue that Eminem suffered from once we was younger, was being bullied at college . He moved around tons as a toddler , and as a result struggled to form friends with people.

Eminem’s success story is phenomenal, considering he has become the richest white rapper within the world, and was liable for changing the sport entirely. This year, Eminem’s net worth is $230 million, placing him at 5th on this list of the richest rappers within the world.

“The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.” – Eminem

 

4. Dr. Dre

 

Net Worth: $820 Million

Dr. Dre is taken into account to be one among the simplest hip hop producers of all time. Andre Young started his career with N.W.A within the 80’s, then went solo. he's also the founding father of the “Beats by Dr. Dre” series, which was sold to Apple for $3 billion several years ago.

Dr. Dre is that the 4th richest rapper within the world, with a net worth of $820 million.

“You just have to find that thing that’s special about you that distinguishes you from all the others, and through true talent, hard work, and passion, anything can happen.” – Dr. Dre

 

3. Sean Combs (Diddy)

Net Worth: $885 Million

Sean Combs does almost everything; rapping, producing, acting, songwriting and he’s also an entrepreneur on top of all that. Otherwise referred to as his pseudonym ‘Diddy’, Combs is one among the richest rappers within the world.

For an extended time, P Diddy was once the richest rapper within the world, until others also began having success with their entrepreneurial endeavors, not just music.

In 2020, P Diddy’s net worth is $885 million.

“Success doesn’t just land on your lap. You have to work, work, work, work, and work some more.” – Sean Combs

 

2. Jay Z

 

Net Worth: $1 Billion

Jay-Z is an American rapper and entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York. In fact, the bulk of Jay-Z’s net worth has come from his smart investments; in clothing lines, record companies, nightclubs then on.

Jay-Z was the primary rapper to cross the billion dollar net worth mark, and he was the richest rapper within the world up until April 2020, when Kanye took the #1 spot.

As of 2020, Jay-Z’s net worth is roughly $1 billion.

“I will not lose, for even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me.” – Jay-Z

 

1. Kanye West

 

Net Worth: $3.2 Billion

Kanye’s net worth has recently been confirmed by Forbes to be within the billions, as he provided them documents showing how his stake in Yeezy has catapulted his net worth.

Kanye West is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, dressmaker , and entrepreneur. he's now the richest rapper within the world, with a net worth of $3.2 billion.

“I was never really good at anything except for the ability to learn.” – Kanye West

 

Summary

Here’s a fast recap of the highest 25 richest rappers within the world :

1. Kanye West
2. Jay-Z
3. P Diddy
4. Dr. Dre
5. Eminem
6. Master P
7. Usher
8. Drake
9. Ice Cube
10. Pharrell Williams
11. Snoop Dogg
12. Lil Wayne
13. LL Cool J
14. Birdman
15. Swizz Beatz
16. Adam Horovitz
17. Michael Diamond
18. Pitbull
19. Timbaland
20. Akon
21. Nicki Minaj
22. Kendrick Lamar
23. Will.I.Am
24. Rev Run
25. Nas