Just a week after they announced Jay Z’s billion-dollar fortune, Forbes Magazine has now unveiled the list of 2019’s richest rappers.
Trailing behind Hov in second place is Compton’s Dr Dre with his staggering $800 million net worth; followed by Diddy who has come in at third place with $740 million.
Taking fourth place is the controversial Kanye West whose Yeezy collaboration with Adidas has helped him secure $240 million, surpassing Drake who ranks in fifth place with $150 million.
Drizzy is the youngest in the top five richest rappers 2019 list as his Virginia Black whiskey and his Las Vegas residency has enabled his fortune to grow 50% in the past year alone.
Forbes’ richest rappers list comes after the publication officially confirmed Jay Z as the first hip-hop artist to become a billionaire which you can read more about right here on GRM Daily.