They're some of the most famous people on the planet - and the leading lights of the rap world are also among the wealthiest.
These stars’ verbal dexterity and lyrical skills can see them 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 (have you seen ticket prices these days?), advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and rap artists can become multi-millionaires - doubly so if they own their own record label.
Here are the top 13 richest rappers in the world in 2026, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
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13. Ice Cube - $160 million
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 Fanatics