Jay-Z | $1.4 Billion

Shawn Corey Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z, is recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. He has sold over 75 million singles and 50 million albums worldwide throughout his career. Moreover, Jay-Z has 22 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriter Hall of Famer in 2017.

Jay-Z has transcended his profitable music career and is also a business mogul. His grassroots came in 1999 when he founded the clothing retailer Rocawear. His ventures ultimately led him to earn ample investment money to establish his entertainment company, Roc Nation, and the acquisition of Aspiro. He also became the CEO of Tidal, the media streaming arm of Aspiro. Recently, tech giant Jack Dorsey’s Square acquired the majority share of Tidal for a little less than $300 million. With all of his profitable ventures, Jay-Z has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion.