1. Diddy – Net Worth: $650 million (up $70 million since last year):
Diddy is the first rapper ever to break the mark of $600 million net worth. His net worth grew by $70 mln mainly due to his huge endorsement deal with the Ciroc Vodka, as his stocks in Ciroc were valued of $1 billion. Moreover, he is still benefiting from his fashion and media empire. In addition to that, Diddy reportedly bid $200 million to buy Fuse TV from the Company Madison Square Garden. He is planning to join the channels Fuse TV with Revolt TV, already owned by him to create a new one dedicated to music, live music and interviews.
2. Jay-Z – Net Worth: $550 million (up $50 million):
Jay-Z tour Magna Carter brought him $10 million and he got another $5 million from the digital sales. He also sold his stake in the Brooklyn Nets and immediately launched the Roc Nation Sports, a new sports agency with Hollywood powerhouse, CAA. This agency already signed deals for such superstar athletes as Robinson Cano, Kevin Durant and Victor Cruz.
3. Dr. Dre – Net Worth: $450 million (up $90 million):
Dr. Dre stands out the most from this list as he managed to earn much more than any other rapper, $90 million. This growth is due to his company Beats By Dre, launched in 2008 in cooperation with the Chairman of Interscope, Jimmy Lovine. The company's net worth is around $1 billion, and as Dre owns 25%, his stake is worth $250 million. It is rumoured that the company earned $1.4 billion in 2013 in revenue. If they decide to take the company public, Dre could jump to the top of the chart hitting the bar of billion dollar net worth.
The List Of Richest Rappers In The World 2014: (Net worth)
1. Diddy – $650 million (up $70 million)
2. Jay-Z – $550 million (up $50 million)
3. Dr. Dre –$450 million (up $90 million)
4. Master P –$350 million (no change)
5. 50-cent –$270 million (up $10 million)
6. Birdman - $170 million (up $20 million)
7. Eminem – $160 million (up $20 million)
8. Ice Cube – $140 million (up $20 million)
9. Lil Wayne – $135 million (up $25 million)
10. Snoop Dogg – $135 million (up $10 million)
11. Kanye West – $120 million (up $20 million)
12. Pharrell Williams – $110 million (up $30 million)
13. LL Cool J – $100 million (up $15 million)
14. Timbaland – $85 million (up $5 million)
15. Akon – $80 million (no change)
16. Beastie Boys – $75 million each (no change)
17. Nelly – $60 million (no change)
18. T.I. – $50 million (up $10 million)
19. Pitbull – $50 million (up $30 million)
20. Nicki Minaj – $45 million (up $20 million)
21. Andre 3000 – $45m (no change)
22. Drake – $40 million (up $10 million)
23. Ice-T – $40 million (up $5 million)
24. Big Boi – $40 million (no change)
25. T-Pain – $35 million (no change)
26. Rick Ross – $35 million (up $7 million)
27. Busta Rhymes – $30 million
28. Flo Rida – $30 million (up $10 million)
29. Ludacris – $25 million
30. Chris Brown – $24 million
