Top 5 Richest Rappers: Find Out Their Net Worth and Achievements

By Icar Ballesteros, CP Contributor Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Musicians contribute a big part to the entertainment industry. They earn through their music, and many of us wonder how much are our favorites singers really worth. Here are the five richest rappers of this time, according to TheRichest.

5. Aubrey "Drake" Graham

A well-known rapper of this time, Drake has joined the top five's richest and is the newsest addition to the list. His net worth estimate is $60 million and just in time for his 30th birthday to be part of the list together with other well- known rappers. Drake once said that by the time he is 29 years of age, he will be making $250 million. Not bad at all since he landed on the fifth spot for the top richest rappers.

4. Bryan "Birdman" Williams

Birdman joins the top five richest rappers of the year even though there had been ups and downs in his career. His net worth is at $100 million and is doing great with his carrer at this time.

3. Shawn "Jay Z" Carter

Aside from being a businessman, American rapper Jay Z is also an actor. He has gone from rags to riches and now has a net worth of $610 million. Jay Z is now married to Beyonce Knowles, and they have a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

2. Andre "Dr. Dre" Young

Dr. Dre is a superproducer and rapper who has a net worth of $710 million. Dr. Dre is a rapper, musician, songwriter, record producer and investor.

1. Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy

P. Diddy started out as an intern in Uptown Records, and after he got fired from the job, he started his own record company. Bad Boys Records was established in 1993. He also ventured with rapper Notorious B.I.G. and now has an estimated net worth of $750 million.

In the music industry, Puff Daddy earned five Grammy nominations for his single "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" and won the Best Rap Album in 1998. He also appeared in several films and TV series such as "Monster's Ball," "Made," "Draft Day," "Hawaii Five O," "CSI: Miami," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." This only shows that he is a man full of talents.