The highest earning rappers of the year – net worths, ranked: from billionaires Kanye West and Jay-Z, to Drake and Kylie Jenner’s baby daddy Travis Scott – who made the most money in 2021?
- Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z tops the list thanks to his investments in Uber and Space X, and selling Tidal, while fellow billionaire Ye made US$250 million, courtesy of Yeezy and Skims
- Scott makes about US$10 million a year from Nike and DJ Khaled has had fashion brand collaborations with Dolce & Gabbana, but Eminem kept his spot just with his music earnings
The 2021 Hip Hop Cash Kings list is out! This anticipated round-up compiled by former long-time Forbes editor Zack O’Malley Greenberg outlines the highest-earning hip hop artists annually.
In this latest list, there’s a mix of familiar faces and unexpected surprises. Billionaire rapper Kanye “Ye” West was topped by Jay-Z in first place, who raked in US$470 million in 2021, according to the list.
While most of them get their sweet earnings from savvy businesses or endorsements, Eminem has maintained his position just from his music. Meanwhile, Doja Cat and Tech N9ne are the new faces on the rankings.
Here’s who earned what in 2021 …
10. Birdman, Doja Cat, Tech N9ne – US$25 million
Birdman earned millions from his label Cash Money Records, one of the most commercially successful labels in the hip hop music history with 50 million records sold, which represents artists like Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Its current net worth is US$300 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. Together with his own music, the label has helped Birdman build his US$100 million fortune.
Doja Cat made it as the only woman on the list, thanks in part to her Pepsi and Candy Crush advertisements. Her latest album “Planet Her” also released in 2021 and was a roaring success, making 1.5 million unit sales in the US with an astounding 1.85 billion on-demand audio spins. The 26-year-old rapper made her breakthrough in 2014, when she released the music video for her song So High, according to Vulture. Her net worth is now US$8 million.
