Being one of the richest rappers in the world means you get to live a pretty charmed life. With the most expensive bling, sneakers for days, and cars you only dream of driving, these rappers get to live like kings every day thanks to their rap careers. Here's a look at the top ten richest rappers in the world.
Number Ten: Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne rounds out the list with a net worth of around $150 million. The famed "Fireman" singer has made quite a lucrative career out of his rap music. He's hoping to come out with some more songs if his lawsuit with Birdman can be settled to add even more money to his million-dollar net worth.
Number Nine: Birdman
The man and mentor often associated with Lil Wayne, Birdman did pretty well for himself in the
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Jay started out with nothing growing up in the streets of Brooklyn, but eventually his successful rapping career earned him some success and his business investments and deals got him the rest of his fortune. Not to mention the fact that his wife is also Beyonce, a fact that I'm sure many men on this list envy.
Number Two: Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre is well-known as one of the richest rappers in the game. He is worth an unbelievable $700 million. He helped supplement the money he made rapping with profits from his own record label, Aftermath, the successful Beats headphones line, an an HP laptop line.
Number One: One Of The Richest Rappers Ever, Diddy
A surprise to many, Diddy is the richest rapper of all time. While he may not be best known for his rapping anymore, Diddy has created quite the lucrative empire. His $750 million net worth is made up of profits off of his successful rapping career in the late 90s, several acting jobs, clothing lines, and restaurants.
It looks like it pays pretty well to be a rapper these days. With net worth's ranging from $150 to $750 million, it's safe to say the richest rappers in the world will be living the rest of their lives in
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