Influential and Richest Rappers in New York and their Biography

Rappers are the wealthiest artists known, and they lead a luxurious life in fancy homes. These artists have made it to the top after putting in a lot of effort and trying their skills singing in the streets. The race to reach the list of the billionaire rapper is on, and it is made possible by a combination of hit songs and sheer talent and along with good business sense.

 

Richest American Rapper-Jay-Z

 

Jay-Z is a reputed businessman and an American rapper and has sold more than 100 million records. He has received 21 Grammy awards for his music, and in the year 2006 MTV has ranked him as the best and Greatest MC of all time. The businessman also owns 40/40 club sports bar in New York, and he is the co-creator of the Rocawear clothing. Jay-Z is the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and the former president of Def Jam Recordings. The well-known rapper is an MLB sports agent and a certified NBA and has founded the Roc Nation Sports Agency.

 

The well-known singer Beyoncé is the wife of this rapper, and the net worth of this couple combined is $1.16 billion. Among the list of 20 richest rappers include Nicki Minaj, will.i.am, Ad-rock, Akon, Timbaland, Drake, LL Cool J, Birdman, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, Kayne West, Usher, Eminem, Jay Z, and Master P. According to the Forbes, Jay-Z holds the record for solo artist for the most albums and has hit the Billboard chart at number one. He has accumulated a net worth of nearly $820 million

 

Beginning of Rapping

 

It is since the year 1980 that rap and hip-hop music has emerged and has grown with time into a mainstream genre. In this genre, the artists from all backgrounds try their luck of their life mainly through poetry and rhythm. The spark of rap has grown with the musical innovations by the rappers, and it has influenced the life of rappers to a great extent. Individuals can gain information of the richest rappers by browsing through a collection of rappers online. There are many influential and richest rappers also and that have set up great records. Some of them in the list include Eminem, Tupac Shakur, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G and Dr. Dre.

 

Most Influential and Richest rapper

 

Tupac Shakur is not only an inspiring rapper of all time, but he is also a freedom fighter and a poet. He is the greatest rapper, and his music is authentic and raw. The rapper can make people cry, laugh, and dance and even be crazy with his rapping and that is why he is regarded as the most influential artist. With his song, he can relate to everybody easily, and at the age of 25, he has made a huge impact in the music industry. He topped the list after suffering many hardships in his life, and the music of the artist was very deep. More than 75 million records of Tupac have been sold worldwide, and he is among the greatest music artists of all time.