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.
13. Birdman
Bryan Christopher Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman, has only moderate success as a rapper but struck it rich with his record label Cash Money Records, who have signed a string of top stars including Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga. He has a fortune estimated at $150 million. | Getty Images
14. Ronald "Slim" Williams
Fellow Cash Money records co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams is worth about as much as his younger brother Birdman - around $150 million. | Getty Images for YouTube
15. Nicki Minaj
Regarded as the Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj is the most successful female rapper in history. The Trinidadian has sold over 100 million records, amassing a fortune of around $150 million in the process. | Getty Images
16. Rick Ross
Rick Ross became a millionaire as soon as he signed his first record contract with Def Jam Recordings - following a fierce bidding war. He's continued to earn big ever since, with an estimated worth of $150 million. | Getty Images