Kanye West earned his fortune through his music career and his successful brand, “Yeezy.” West owns 100% of the company and reportedly earns between $150 million to $200 million from the brand annually. However, he amassed an estimated net worth of $510 million.
Top 5 richest rappers
Jay-Z: $1.5 billion (October 2022) Diddy: $1 billion (October 2022) Ye: $500 million (October 2022)
Ye had an estimated net worth of $2 billion in 2022, but lost $1.5 billion when Adidas terminated their partnership. He didn't make it to the 2023 billionaires list, but he still has a large net worth – about $400 million, Forbes says – comprised of cash, real estate and the value of his music.
Key Takeaways. Kanye West has a net worth of $400 million as of May 2023, according to Forbes. West's net worth dropped from $2 billion after Adidas and other companies cut ties with the rapper in 2022 after antisemetic comments and offensive behavior.
Ye was worth an estimated $1.8 billion in 2021 and $2 billion in 2022. He was never happy with his net worth, complaining that he was being undervalued.
Who is the number one richest actor in the world? Currently, Jami Gertz is the richest actor in the world with a net worth of $3 billion.
Billionaire, businessman and the chairman and chief executive of LVMH (LVMUY), Bernard Arnault holds the crown as the richest person in the world. According to Forbes, Arnault has a fortune of $234.5 billion.
Cardi B's net worth in 2023 is $80 million. This is according to reputable outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth. Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar Cephus, was born on October 11, 1992 in Manhattan, New York.
Swift's net worth was $570 million in 2022, according to Forbes.
Back in March 2021, West's Yeezy deal with Gap was set at $970million (£697million), reportedly bringing the rapper's net worth up to an estimated $6.6 billion (£4.7billion). It came after West was revealed to sit only behind Jay-Z as the world's richest rapper.
Nicki Minaj – $150 million
Nicki Minah is the wealthiest female rapper worldwide. She has a net worth of $150, earning her the number one spot on this list. Even if you're not a huge rap fan, everyone knows who Nicki Minaj is.
Jay-Z became rap's first billionaire back in 2019, with stakes in Armand de Brignac champagne and D'Usse cognac valued at over $400 million at the time, as well as various investment properties in New York and LA.
50 Cent's net worth in 2023 is $40 million. This is according to reputable outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, was born on July 6th, 1975, in Queens, New York. He attended Andrew Jackson High School.
Madonna (Estimated net worth: $850 million)
She burst onto the scene in the '80s and has dominated the pop charts ever since. Guinness World Records calls her the bestselling female recording artist of all time. Her tours are legendary and she's the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time too.
At the young age of 29, pop singer Justin Bieber is one of the world's wealthiest performers, with a net worth of $300 million.
In 1893, the Hill sisters needed a song for their kindergarten class to sing on birthdays. Fast forward 120 years and "Happy Birthday" is by far the richest and most profitable song of all time. The Ownership of "Happy Birthday" has changed hands a few times in the last 100 years.
And today, Celebrity Net Worth reports Lady Gaga's net worth at $320 million. Keep reading to learn more about how she made her millions.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ariana Grande's net worth till April 2023 stands at USD 240 million.
Walton Family
The Walton family knows its way around some retail revenue. Its namesake, mega-retailer Walmart, has an estimated global revenue of $611.3 billion. As the family owns nearly half of the company, they should be quite comfortable for generations to come.
In broader terms, the finance and investment profession has the most millionaires. It also has the most billionaires, with 371. Here's a list of the seven best careers if you want to be a millionaire.