Jay-Z | $1 Billion

There is no question that Jay-Z is one of the most influential rappers of all time. Moreover, he is one of the wealthiest rappers in history, with an impressive net worth of over $1 billion. The rapper has undoubtedly come a long way from his early career days of selling records from the trunk of his car. His debut record album came in 1996, titled Reasonable Doubt. Since then, he has sold millions of records worldwide and has also won 21 Grammy Awards in the process. Moreover, he has diversified his investments through restaurants, nightclubs, a record label, and even a clothing line. He recently sold his streaming service Tidal to Jack Dorsey’s Square and half of his Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, to LVMH.

The rapper has a huge car collection, including a Ferrari F430 Spider and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. He also owns multiple real estate properties, including a $6.85-million apartment in Manhattan and a $2.4-million estate in New Orleans. Jay-Z also owns a $3.6-million private island in the Bahamas.