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10 Richest Rappers Rappers are notorious for big houses, fancy cars, and extravagant purchases; and when you take a look at just how much some of them earn, it’s no wonder they're the richest of all. But, ever wondered who the most moneyed rappers in the world are? Well, hold your horses cause, we’re about to show you… Number 10 Lil Wayne (150 Million) Flashing that diamond-accented megawatt smile is the super-flashy and king-of-catchy chart-toppers Lil Wayne, who struts in at number ten on our list. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American hip-hop recording artist and author from New Orleans, Louisiana. Not just that, he is also widely regarded as one of the best rappers to ever grace a microphone and has sold millions of albums worldwide with the success worthy of five grammy awards. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label and since then he has been nothing but a symbol of success for other artists…. Not only did he give us a number of super hits but he also in a way gave us Drake and Nicki Minaj as he was the one who signed and mentored them… Till today, Wayne has a net worth of around a hundred and fifty million dollars and is regarded as one of the richest rappers in the world… Number 9 Ice Cube (160 Million) He began his career with some music groups including C.I.A and then N.W.A… but after leaving the groups, he built a successful solo career in music which included 10 albums… Then he ventured into Hollywood films and television, starring in classic urban movies, comedies, and even children's movies, including jump street, ride along, triple xxx and many more… He did not just act, but also wrote, directed and produced many cinematic works… His music career continued as a member of the successful Westside Connection. Ice Cube is noted as a proficient lyricist and storyteller and is regarded as a brutally honest rapper; his lyrics are often political as well as violent, and he is considered one of the founding artists in gangsta rap. He has sold over 40 million records in the United States. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As an entrepreneur, Jackson owns a clothing line, Solo by Cube, and a 3-on-3 basketball league called Big3. He's still stacking up music and movie awards to this day and till today he sits on a net worth of a hundred and sixty million dollars. Number 8 Drake (180 Million) Drake’s career properly took off when Lil Wayne signed him to his own label, Young Money, in June 2009 and he is now regarded as one of the kings of rap. He has won four Grammy Awards, including the Grammy for the Best Rap Album for “Take Care”. He has also outsold several rap legends such as Jay-Z, Eminem and Tupac. It is no surprise to see him high on our list of best-selling artists and most streamed artists of all time. Even though he is in eighth spot for today, he will surely continue to climb the ranks of our list. The real question is whether it will be thanks to his musical talents or his business acumen. He owns his own record label, his own fashion brand, has done countless brand partnerships and even launched a whiskey called Virginia Black. He is also the global ambassador of the NBA team of his hometown, the Toronto Raptors. Well, be it through rap or business, with a net worth of hundred and eighty million dollars, he will always be considered as one of the richest rappers of all time … Number 7 Pharrel Williams (200 Million) Dancing. Not just dancing, but dancing Happy. Well, Yes!! Pharrell Williams is the man who actually told us what it is like to dance happily with his super hit song “Happy”... The 41-year-old has many titles; singer, songwriter, producer, fashion designer, art collector, philanthropist, and coach on NBC’s The Voice. He actually got his break as part of the beat production duo The Neptunes, and then pushed it higher as the lead vocalist of NERD. His production skills led to him being the go-to beat maker for hip-hop and R&B artists for years as well. This ultimately landed him ten Grammys, and his songs in the film have even won him Academy Awards. He even became a coach on the TV show 'The Voice.' He now runs a record label and multimedia creative collective called 'i am OTHER.' To top things off, he's partnered with tons of international companies to create streetwear brands, sneakers, and so much more. With a net worth of two hundred million dollars, he's on the grind for sure. Number 6 Master P (210 Million) Percy Miller made unbelievable amounts of money while his record label “No Limit Records” was owning the rap scene. He launched countless stars in that time, striking while the iron was hot and releasing as much as ten times the number of albums as in previous years. He managed to sign Snoop Dogg for a three-album deal in the late 90's. He broke into television, movies, and even professional wrestling. He managed to do all of this without winning any of the major music awards. He's the king of diversified income. His music defined an era, and his iconic work-ethic helped many others dream bigger and hustle harder. Needless to say, Master P understands success and he surely knows how to get it too. And we can obviously see how successful he is by just looking at his net worth, which is estimated to be two hundred and ten million dollars and is ever growing… Number 5 Eminem (230 Million) Marshall Mathers aka Eminem is a Dr. Dre protege that spawned his own record label, Shady Records, and launched his own set of superstars. He has earned 15 Grammy Awards and is the first rapper to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Song from his movie 8 Mile, in which he was the lead actor. Mathers is an author as well. He'd absolutely be in a higher position on this list if he invested outside of music as much as other artists have, and not have been sued countless times. Still, without investing anywhere, he stands among the richest rappers with a net worth of two hundred and thirty million dollars. And he’s not just successful but the best when it comes to rapping… and I'm not saying it, rappers have been admitting it themselves… Number 4 Dr Dre (800 Million) Andre Young makes a fortune from lots of income streams, from countless royalties, launching proteges like Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Eminem, and 50 Cent. His focus on creating other superstars has limited his personal time, leading to only two of his own album releases. However, this effort has also led him to be one of the top 10 best producers in the game. The kid from Compton, California, made his fortune through music and electronics – particularly with his Beats by Dr Dre headphones line, which he sold to Apple for $3 billion in 2014. Although he became a hip-hop billionaire, he reportedly used some of the profits to pay off debts, leaving his eight hundred million dollars… Talking about his success, he famously said it was a lot to do with finding your own unique selling point. According to him, “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.” Number 3 Diddy (900 Million) Sean "Puffy" Combs is a media mogul. His label Bad Boy Entertainment launched the east coast king The Notorious B.I.G. and other artists like Mase. He's not only one of the richest rappers but one of the top 10 richest pop music artists in the world.. He's had major success with his Sean John clothing company and line of perfumes. His reality TV show Making the Band was one of MTV's greatest shows. He's appeared in a handful of movies, and invested in countless businesses, including being the brand ambassador for Ciroc. His music has earned him countless awards, including 12 Grammys and a net worth of nine hundred million dollars... Number 2 Jay Z (1.3 Billion) Sean Carter has scored over 22 Grammys and sold over 100 million records. But that's just a fraction of the income he gets from his label Roc-A-Fella Records and his clothing line Rocawear. He also invests in several projects, like the music streaming service Tidal and his company Roc Nation Sports, in which he's a licensed sports agent. He's the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He holds the record for the most number one albums on the Billboard 200, which is currently 14 albums. He's now investing in smartphone apps and TV and films and has a net worth of 1.3 billion dollars… Number 1 Kanye West (6.6 Billion) We all know Kanye, he got his break with Jay-Z's label, creating instrumentals for their albums. He was sought after by the most successful rappers for years for his beats. Ultimately he was allowed to release his own record which was a huge success, launching his career as an all-time top emcee. Like others, he's started his own record label GOOD Music. He's won 21 Grammys so far, making him one of the most awarded artists of all time. His clothing line Yeezy has released shoes and other merchandise with companies such as Nike and Louis Vuitton. He's broken into acting, architecture, politics, design, and many other industries. There is controversy about his net worth. At the highs, his net worth was estimated at 6.6 Billion dollars, thanks to a whopping 4.7 Billion dollar valuation of his brand Yeezy following mega deals with clothing companies Gap and Adidas. While some say he’s richers others say he is not… but we’ll just go with 6.6 billion dollars, cause honestly I think it might be true.. And this is it for today guys… Thank you very much for watching the video. Do like and share it with your friends. Subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon to not miss any of the upcoming amazing videos. Thank you once again…