The World’s Richest Hip Hop Artists

No. 2: Jay Z


Net worth: $480 million

Jay Z started out as a young rapper in the early 90s and became a hit almost instantly. Over the past two decades, he has developed his entrepreneur skills to the fullest and has become the second most valuable artist in the hip hop industry. His two most successful business ventures are represented by Rocca Wear, a clothing line and his own record label, Rocca Records. Rocca Wear sold for an outstanding $204 million back in 2007.