Jay-Z: ~ $1 Billion

Jay-Z is a lot of things including a rapper, a producer, a songwriter, and a businessman. He seems to attract success in whatever endeavor he pursues. He’s an affluent entrepreneur and an icon in the music industry. If you thought Beyonce was too rich, her husband is far richer. In fact, he’s current net worth is $1 billion. Jay-Z is known for his investments in entertainment labels, clothing lines, alcohol brands, and music streaming services – just to name a few.

In 1999, Jay and Damon Dash co-founded the clothing brand Rocawear, which brought him considerable income. In 2015, Jay became the majority shareholder of Tidal, a music streaming service. He adds an upscale sports bar to his portfolio, too. He was named as American’s richest musician by Rolling Stone. He’s also one of the top people on Forbes’ rankings of celebrity net worths.