With a net worth of roughly $1 Billion, Jay Z is the wealthiest rapper in the world, followed by Sean Combs – Diddy ($825 Million), Dr. Dre ($800 Million); and Russell Simmons ($340 Million). Master P is the fifth-richest rapper in the world, with a $250 million fortune. Usher ranked 6th with a personal wealth of $180 Million, followed by Ronald Slim Williams with $170 Million. Who are the richest rappers in the world?

Decked in chains and oversized tops, rappers can easily turn fast lyrics into a blockbuster. From hip-hop to other chartbusters, there are many rappers in the world, who are known for their catchy songs and beats. Here, in this table below, we will unveil some of the names who are also credited as the richest rappers in the world.

World’s Richest Rappers, 2021

RankNameNet worthCountry 1Jay Z$1 BillionUnited States 2Sean Combs - Diddy$825 MillionUnited States 3Dr. Dre$800 MillionUnited States 4Russell Simmons$340 MillionUnited States 5Master P$250 MillionUnited States 6Usher$180 MillionUnited States 7Ronald Slim Williams$170 MillionUnited States 8Kanye West$160 MillionUnited States 950 Cent$155 MillionUnited States 10Drake$150 MillionCanada 11Pharrell Williams$150 MillionUnited States 12Lil Wayne$150 MillionUnited States 13Snoop Dogg$143 MillionUnited States 14Ice Cube$140 MillionUnited States 15Birdman$110 MillionUnited States 16LL Cool J$100 MillionUnited States 17Eminem$100 MillionUnited States 18Timbaland$85 MillionUnited States 19Akon$80 MillionUnited States 20 Michael Diamond AKA Mike D$75 MillionUnited States 21Adam Horovitz aka Ad-Rock$75 MillionUnited States 22Will.i.am$75 MillionUnited States 23Nicki Minaj$75 MillionUnited States 24Joseph Simmons AKA Rev Run$70 MillionUnited States 25Busta Rhymes$65 MillionUnited States 26Swizz Beatz$65 MillionUnited States 27Nelly$60 MillionUnited States 28Chad Hugo$55 MillionUnited States 29Wiz Khalifa$55 MillionUnited States 30 T.I.$55 MillionUnited States 31Andre 3000$45 MillionUnited States 32J Prince$45 MillionUnited States 33Bone Thugs-n-Harmony$45 MillionUnited States 34Darryl McDaniels$45 MillionUnited States 35Rick Ross$42 MillionUnited States 36Big Boi$40 MillionUnited States 37Ice T$35 MillionUnited States 38Common$35 MillionUnited States 39T-Pain$35 MillionUnited States 40 Ludacris$31 MillionUnited States 41Flo Rida$30 MillionUnited States 42Soulja Boy$30 MillionUnited States 43The Game$25 MillionUnited States 44Lil Jon$25 MillionUnited States 45Mike Shinoda$23 MillionUnited States 46Cee Lo Green$22 MillionUnited States 47Tech N9ne$21 MillionUnited States 48Kendrick Lamar$20 MillionUnited States 49Fabolous$20 MillionUnited States 50 Method Man$20 MillionUnited States 51Three 6 Mafia$20 MillionUnited States 52Juicy J$20 MillionUnited States 53Sir Mix-a-Lot$20 MillionUnited States 54Damian Marley$20 MillionJamaica 55Nick Cannon$20 MillionUnited States 56Chuck D$18 MillionUnited States 57RZA$18 MillionUnited States 58GZA$18 MillionUnited States 59Jazze Pha$18 MillionUnited States 60 Vanilla Ice$18 MillionUnited States 61Lil' Kim$18 MillionUnited States 62Nas$17 MillionUnited States 63Ghostface Killah$17 MillionUnited States 64Ne-Yo$16 MillionUnited States 65Questlove$16 MillionUnited States 66Devyne Stephens$16 MillionUnited States 67Macklemore$16 MillionUnited States 68Mannie Fresh$15 MillionUnited States 69Daddy Yankee$15 MillionUnited States 70 Lloyd Banks$15 MillionUnited States 71Chamillionaire$15 MillionUnited States 72Joseph Bruce aka Violent J$15 MillionUnited States 73Joseph Utsler AKA Shaggy 2 Dope$15 MillionUnited States 74Sandra Denton AKA Pepa$15 MillionUnited States 75Too Short$15 MillionUnited States 76Pusha T$15 MillionUnited States 778Ball MJG $15 MillionUnited States 78Young Jeezy$15 MillionUnited States 79Plies$14 MillionUnited States 80 Lupe Fiasco$14 MillionUnited States 81Funkmaster Flex$14 MillionUnited States 82Cheryl James AKA Salt$14 MillionUnited States 83Inspectah Deck$14 MillionUnited States 84Mack Maine$13 MillionUnited States 85DJ Clue$13 MillionUnited States 86Paul Wall$12.5 MillionUnited States 87Shaggy$12 MillionUnited States 88Sean Paul$12 MillionJamaica 89David Banner$12 MillionUnited States 90 Raekwon$12 MillionUnited States 91Redman$10 MillionUnited States 92Jim Jones$10 MillionUnited States 93Mobb Deep$10 MillionUnited States 94Yung Joc$10 MillionUnited States 95Chingy$10 MillionUnited States 96Benzino$10 MillionUnited States 97Ying Yang Twins$10 MillionUnited States 98DJ Spinderella$10 MillionUnited States 99Everlast$10 MillionUnited States

Detailed findings & methodology: CEOWORLD magazine put together a panel of experts to go over data points culled from virtually every reputable wealth tracking media outlet including Bloomberg, The Richest, Money Inc, Cheat Sheet, GOBankingRates, Celebritynetworth, Wealthygorilla, Forbes, and more. Based on a consensus from these sources, the final decision for ranking was judged editorially. All data is for the most recent period available. Some were not included in the official statistics for various reasons, primarily due to the lack of necessary data. Just remember, these values and fluctuations are estimations based on a host of variables and publicly available documents. The margin of sampling error for the full data sample is plus or minus 1.2 percentage points. In addition to sampling error, one should bear in mind that as in all survey research, there are possible sources of error—such as coverage, nonresponse, and measurement error——that could affect the results. All figures in US dollars.

Jay-Z: Jay-Z’s story has the traditional rags to riches route. The American Businessman, actor, and rapper has struggled a lot to become a reigning rapper of the world. He has to his credit the record of selling 100 million albums and receiving 21 Grammy awards for his work. His current net worth stands at $1 billion and he along with his wife Beyonce are described by the media as a “Power Couple”.

Sean-Combs Diddy: Sean Combs is an American Rapper, entrepreneur, and actor who has established himself in the world of Hip Hop. He began his career as an intern for Uptown Records before finally producing songs. His notable songs are “CraxySexyCool”. “Forever”, and “The Saga Continues”. Apart from rapping he also owns a clothing line and his current net worth is around $825 million.

Dr Dre: Dr Dre is a prominent figure in the music industry. The rapper may not have a single release in the past few years but that has not deterred his earnings. He is known for giving break to major rappers like 50 Cent, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg. As of now, he has expanded his business with an Aftermath record label, Beats headphone, and HP laptop line. His current net worth stands at $800 million.

Russell Simmons: Russell Simmons is one of the most famous business magnates in the history of rap music. The influential businessman is also known as the original hip hop mogul and has a variety of interests which keeps him busy. His net worth as of today is estimated at around $340 million.

Master P: Percy Robert Master P has an estimated wealth of $250 million which makes him one of the richest rappers in the world. He is an investor and an entertainer with superb business skills. His most successful venture was the No Limit Record Company which pioneered Southern Rap.

Usher: Usher can be easily termed as an all-rounder. He is an American singer, dancer, and actor who is a global face due to his music videos. Usher also has set a record after his album “Sensation” sold over 10 million copies and is also credited for discovering Justin Bieber. His net worth as of now rests at $180 million.

Ronald Slim Williams: Ronald Slim Williams is the founder of Cash Money Records and is also regarded as one of the biggest names in the world of rap. His current net worth is around $170 million.

Kanye West: Kanye West is yet another famous rapper to feature on our list. The American singer and record producer has a widely successful solo music career and is also known for his production work for Jay Z. Apart from all these west runs his music channel named GOOD music and has a staggering fortune of around $160 million.

50-Cent: Curtis James is also known by his stage name “50 Cent” is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. Although his early stages of life were difficult, 50 Cent has endured it all before becoming a celebrated figure in the world of rap. His current net worth is around $155 million which makes him one of the richest rappers in the world.

Drake: Drake belongs from Canada and is now one of the sought after recording artists. His tracks “Replacement Girl”, and “Best I Ever Had” became chartbusters and made him a notable figure in the music industry. With all these under his belt, his current net worth stands at $150 million.