They're amongst the most famous people on the planet - and the leading lights of the rap world can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (yes, they're back too!).
Add in money-spinning tours, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and rap artists can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they own their own record label.
Here are the top 18 richest rappers in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Usher
Releasing his first album at the age of just 15, Usher has enjoyed pretty much consistant success ever since, with his third album alone selling over three million copies. He has a fortune estimated at around $180 million. | Getty Images for Boys & Girls Cl
10. Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, has sold over 120 million records worldwide, has won five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, and two MTV Video Music Awards. It has earned him a fortune of around $170 million. | Getty Images
11. Ice Cube
Now as well known for his acting as his rapping, thanks to starring roles in the likes of 'Three Kings' and '21 Jump Street', N.W.A. founder Ice Cube is worth an estimated $160 million. | Getty Images for SiriusXM
12. Snoop Dogg
With 23 million album sales, Snoop Dogg has come a long way from being frequently arrested for drug offences as a teenager. His music and business empire means he is now worth around $160 million. | Getty Images