Top 10 richest Rappers in the world

10. Lil Wayne He goes by many names, but one thing that’s certainly not “Lil” is his bank account. Net worth: $95 million.

9. Ice Cube With roots in prolific rap group N.W.A., Ice Cube is one of the originators of West Coast gangsta rap. His image has softened since transitioning to film, but his currency in both industries only grows. Net worth: $100 million.

8. Snoop Dogg Rap, film credits, and a number of commercial endorsements culminate in the number eight position of richest living rappers. Net worth: $110 million.

7. Birdman Cash Money Records co-founder and CEO named his company appropriately. Net worth: $115 million.

6. Eminem Marshall Mather’s climb to the top made for a hit movie in “8 Mile.” It was a happy ending. Net worth: $120 million.

5. 50 Cent 50 Cent proved to be a wise businessman and savvy investor. Along with his record sales, his endorsement deals and stock portfolio valued at a fair chunk of change. Net worth: $250 million.

4. Dr. Dre The groundbreaking rapper, producer, and music mogul is dominating the premium headphone market with his Beats by Dre line. Net worth: $ 260 million.

3. Master P With the most diversified empire on the list, Master P has businesses in everything including rap labels, clothing, management companies, video games, and even a phone intimacy line. No Limit Records is his crowning achievement. Net worth: $350 million.

2. Jay-Z Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records, Jay-Z is expected to reach the $1 billion benchmark in his lifetime. Net worth: $475 million.

And Finally… No 1. Diddy After being fired from his executive position at Uptown, Diddy started his own record company, Bad Boy Records. The result is hi$tory. Net worth: $ 500 million.